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The Basics
Rock / Blues / Pop

"You'll love The Basics(tm)!"

Melbourne, Victoria
Australia

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Last Login:  7/3/2008
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   The Basics: General Info
Member Since8/22/2005
Band Websitethebasics.com.au
Band MembersWally de Backer - drums/vocals
Tim Heath - guitar/vocals
Kris Schroeder - bass/vocals
("Ghost Member" Dave Bramble - keyboards/vocals)
InfluencesThe cost of living
Sounds LikeThe sweet sound you hear when you crack your first beer.
Type of LabelNone





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Jul 5 2008 8:00P
The Empress Hotel Melbourne

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   About The Basics

Just as Cornelius the rooster heralds the start of a new day, so too does The Basics!

For over 75 years Australians have woken up to the crunchy, delicious taste of our crispy, golden flakes of corn. Some enjoy them with fruit while others eat them straight out of the box!

A simple, crunchy and delicious wake up call for your mind and body!

Stand Out/Fit In THE BASICS
"Stand Out / Fit In"
CD album - buy it now!

1. Rattle My Chain
2. Memory Lane
3. Have Love, Will Travel
4. Hey There!
5. Just Hold On
6. (Love, Love) Speak To Me
7. Lookin' Over My Shoulder
8. Sound Off
9. Better
10. The Two Words
11. Three Cool Cats
12. Bitten By The Same Bug
13. That Girl

$21 Australian dollars (including postage to anywhere in the world)

Choose your poison:
The Basics - Stand Out/Fit In

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The Boat People ("Chandeliers" OUT NOW!)





Jul 5 2008 2:21 AM

much respect to the basics. ill come to the empress. rock it!
jamezzzboat

NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!


From JB HiFi and all good record stores.






.Jennifer.





Jul 4 2008 9:38 PM

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hey hey
you guys rock =]

Roxy Crew presents NEON: coming soon





Jul 4 2008 9:37 AM

Greetings friends! Lightspeed returns July 19th at FFOUR. Limited number of free-entry passes available; message us back! First-in-first-served.
Visit the LIGHTSPEED MYSPACE PAGE for sights & sounds!

girl_anachronism





Jul 4 2008 7:03 AM

Hey guys,

just wondering if the high school tour is still going ahead??? Hope the album's coming along really well.... can't wait to hear it
Leopard Pants | 19.07.08





Jun 26 2008 12:45 AM

Oh, Kris! that makes me ever so happy, even in this shitty mood that I'm in.
I think a celebratory (and stress-reducing) sickie is in order. Hello friday off!

See you in August!

x
Leopard Pants | 19.07.08





Jun 25 2008 1:35 AM

Every Tuesday in August, you say?
Hmmm.. sounds to me like a Hopetoun Residency.
Might it be that?
If it is I'll be quite happy :)
Salli - Beautiful Lucy's Room





Jun 23 2008 2:12 AM

Photobucket
yianna





Jun 23 2008 12:11 AM

empress hotel gig.
yes.
* *
.._/
that girl..


Is Online


Jun 21 2008 4:43 AM

howdy kids (kris for sure)
GIG! oh yay.
i have been patiently waiting.
=] yay
xx Hester
Leopard Pants | 19.07.08





Jun 18 2008 1:29 AM

So I'm listening to your music again.
And have found myself putting '(love Love) Speak to me) on repeat.
It's just so.. *sigh*.
Love it.
And miss you strapping young lads here in Sydney. Loads!

Jess
x
Sandra Dee





Jun 17 2008 6:24 PM

changes... hmmm will you be exhibiting these at the next gig?

your teeth much better now?
(hester told me)
Sandra Dee





Jun 17 2008 4:11 AM

YAY!
A gig! Finally!
I'm excited
I hear rumours of a suit free future...
lies of course?!

and still no pictures of the tshirts
the suspense is thrilling
sabi.


Is Online


Jun 17 2008 2:04 AM

Yes! :D

Reckon you could squeeze an all ages gig in aswell? :D

-sabi
sabi.


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Jun 17 2008 2:03 AM

Yes! :D

Reckon you could squeeze an all ages gig in aswell? :D

-sabi
sabi.


Is Online


Jun 16 2008 3:35 AM

I think you guys should come play in Perth soon.
:)
Jake Rush & The Bad habits





Jun 12 2008 11:37 PM

Man you guys were on fire that night, the live tracks are ace. You should bring dave too, we can supply a good weighted keyboard for him, will be an honour to play before you lads

jake
w o r m F E E D





Jun 12 2008 6:50 PM

aah you legend!
=)
i am now insanely happy
hehe
where abouts are you trying to get in? or whatever. i dunno.

love
charlie
xx
tali(a)





Jun 11 2008 6:24 PM

rofl. i love youse guys.
The Object-Lesson





Jun 11 2008 4:29 AM

Hey boys... Just seeing what you're up to. Absolutely lovin your tunes. Better is really amazing! What a song! Can't wait to see you guys again soon in the flesh. Love your work! Hope you're well.
Moake





Jun 11 2008 2:23 AM

Better is probably my favourite song of yours, and now there's a live version of it up and it's freaking amazing!
w o r m F E E D





Jun 10 2008 10:24 PM

yay for the new tracks!
i am still waiting for the all ages concertdown here
wink wink
and my jellybean.
always the jellybean.

love
charlie
xx
mAd Rock





Jun 10 2008 10:13 PM

whoaa!! wally DID swear!
i didn't know he knew about those words!
i gotta make some calls!
this could make headlines!
:p :p
!!!!!!!!!
Dini McDins





Jun 10 2008 4:20 AM

wally saying 'fuckin shutup' on money is gold.
and thanks for putting better up there- but why can't i download it
Rizzy Ramone





Jun 9 2008 11:42 PM

teeheehee I finaly saw the Volvo ad last night.
Volvo *sniggers*
Russ





Jun 8 2008 11:25 PM

Just found out you guys are comin back to the solbar in coolum beach so STOKED cant wait gunna be a rockin nite yeeeahhhhaaaa! c u 30th August!
Carly - Make-up Artist





Jun 8 2008 3:38 AM

Why hello there! I believe I had a Basics spotting tonight!! on Carlisle st and pushing a trolley; would I be correct? or seeing things?!! :)
shelleeeeeeeee





Jun 6 2008 1:42 AM

wowza just heard you on triple j a split second ago
it was completely perfect
come to the gong please!

i heart wally!
xo
Kiki





Jun 5 2008 9:16 PM

Thanks lads!
Aargh i can't get Lookin' Over My Shoulder out of my head!
tali(a)





Jun 5 2008 6:06 AM

i remember the good old days when we messaged on myspace and i was a heaps good top 10 friend. does were da dayz.
Creatures Of The id Designs





Jun 4 2008 9:54 PM

Thanks for the add!

If you guys ever need any design work done, let me know... I may ever do it for trade.


Cheers
Chris R.

Wall Posters
[Bianca.in.Sri-Lanka]





Jun 1 2008 12:51 AM

guess what i just realised
gotye wally and the basics wally
are the same wally!
i never knew but then it clicked
now i feel amazingly slow
:)
Gem





Jun 1 2008 12:25 AM

whoa! did i just hear right? are you guys on a volvo add?

i guess congratulations are in order, that's gotta be a lot of exposure.
Tommy K





May 29 2008 10:02 PM

You Basics chaps go alright.
donna*





May 29 2008 7:16 PM

love you guys loads... your music is unique funky & and just awsome...hopefully see you back in Melb soon!@!
Jake Rush & The Bad habits





May 28 2008 7:39 AM

i do think where about due a basics visit in brisbane, hey my new band plays there first gig tommorow night at rics, i would love for you boys to see us play one day
Erica





May 26 2008 6:23 PM

If only pain was a country...then I would have true power...Friggin stitches are giving me the shits though.
(Much rolling of eyes)
Erica





May 26 2008 4:39 PM

HA I got my wisdom teeth out the other day too. Only got one bruise and no pain. I'm a FUCKING TROOPER.

Clearly, I rule.
aderyn





May 25 2008 2:41 PM

omg omg 'just hold on' was just on triple j at 7:35 omg it was so exciting
yayaya
triple j yayaya
the basics

love aderyn
:))))))
that girl..


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May 24 2008 7:16 PM

How silly of you!

damn for your wisdom teeth.
well im in pain too.
Why did Wally have to go away.
=[


xx Hester
Alesha Joy





May 24 2008 6:32 PM

hahaha nice work! Everyone seems to be getting widsom teeth out lately. I'm keeping mine in. I want to stay wise.

And I saw something about this guy they put under and it didnt work properly and he was still aware of everything and could feel them cutting him but couldnt move to tell them to stop. Worst nightmare.
Alesha Joy





May 24 2008 4:41 PM

hey kris! Hows the 'magical holiday of the mind' going?
that girl..


Is Online


May 24 2008 4:51 AM

Howdy kris,
just checking in.
no longer see you in the mornings.
way to move =]
xxhester
ash





May 22 2008 7:44 PM

Congrats on more airplay and volvo ad guys - very excited to hear that familiar groovy melody while watching the telly the other night.
So pleased that my favourite band is getting the success they deserve - Keep it up!
Traxx Radio





May 22 2008 6:15 AM

HEAR THE BASICS ON TRAXX RADIO
Traxx Logo
Miss Bettina





May 22 2008 2:37 AM

On Nova Brisbane? That's great news - I should really listen to the radio more...Saw the Volvo ad on tv again last night...hopefully one day you'll get to see it too, Kris ;) xx
Dini McDins





May 21 2008 10:32 PM

the kinks kris ? where's my request??
luella





May 21 2008 5:07 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WALLY!

come home so i can go to a basics gig legally!
whoo being 18!

have a good 1


luella
Moake