Wired / Broken by Design

by Basement

Wired / Broken by Design cover art

Released as the lead dual-single for their 2026 comeback period, the tracks showcase a return to the fuzzy, high-gain guitar textures of their mid-career peak. The production emphasizes a driving rhythmic section paired with more laid-back, melodic vocal lines that bridge the gap between Britpop and post-grunge. It represents a refined synthesis of the band's various stylistic eras, prioritizing textural warmth and rhythmic momentum.

Genres

  • Alternative Rock
  • Post-Hardcore

Tracklist

  1. Time Waster
  2. WIRED
  3. Deadweight
  4. Broken By Design
  5. Pick Up The Pieces
  6. Embrace
  7. Sever
  8. The Way I Feel
  9. Satisfy
  10. Head Alight
  11. Longshot
  12. Summer’s End