The Basement Party Ride a Gritty, Reverb-Drenched Wave with ‘High Tide Era’

Posted by VMan on May 5, 2025

The Basement Party return with “High Tide Era,” a brisk, riff-forward single that leans confidently into their surf-skate punk identity. The trio waste no time getting to the point: driving guitars, thick low-end, and tight percussion all snap into place as the track barrels forward. Released independently, it marks the beginning of a new rollout that points toward their debut full-length album arriving this summer.

There’s a sharper edge to “High Tide Era” compared to their 2023 EP My Human Condition and single “Don’t Look Back.” It sounds like a band with a clearer head and a firmer grip on what they want to say – and how they want to hit. No gloss, no over-polished corners. Just dialed in and turning up the volume on a sound they’ve already made their own.

Formed in 2023 and rooted in Chicago, The Basement Party fuse reverb-laced surf guitar work with the bruising energy of old-school skate punk. Think of them as a handshake between Dick Dale and Suicidal Tendencies, delivered with the enthusiasm of three guys who treat every basement show like it’s the last one before summer ends.

They’ve been building momentum throughout the Midwest circuit, tightening their live set with more and more gigs. With that said, “High Tide Era” is the single that locks it all together.

With more releases and shows lined up throughout 2025, The Basement Party are making their moment one step at a time.