Welcome to December and what will probably be the last regular Indie Basement of the year. New releases dry up — there’s not much this week — and list season will begin soon so stay tuned for that.

London’s The Tubs, who are led by former Joanna Gruesome cofounder Owen “O” Williams, just released their second album, Cotton Crown, which continues their mastery of janglepop melodies with more than ...

Get ready for a night of pure nostalgia as Old Red Eyes brings an outstanding solo tribute to The Beautiful South and The Housemartins to The Parkway! Celebrated for delivering the most accurate voice ...

Future musicologists will be able to draw a direct link from mid-’80s English pop to edge-of-the-millennium dance music, thanks to Norman Cook. The former Housemartins bass player, now known for his ...

The 2004 compilation 'The Best of The Housemartins' included a bonus DVD containing the music videos to eight of their hits including 'Sheep', 'Happy Hour', 'Think for a Minute', 'Caravan of Love', ...