The Basement - Impact 89FM

02/10/2021

❗️New interview with GET TUFF out now❗️

We had a great time discussing 3OH!3, T-Pain, 80’s horror movies and lots more. Check it out for some behind-the-scenes stories about their brand new record!

https://impact89fm.org/94635/podcasts/entertainment-podcasts/interviews/interview-2-4-2021-get-tuff/

RB Roe – aka GET TUFF – joins us to talk about their debut album 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭, the importance of being surprising, and 3OH!3. 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭 is available now, and...

11/24/2020

We’re back with the first artist interview since summer! Had a cool conversation with Dirt Room last weekend, check it out!

https://impact89fm.org/92454/podcasts/entertainment-podcasts/interviews/interview-11-22-2020-dirt-room/

Dirt Room talks about their debut album 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘴, Dadaist philosophy, and recording music while sleeping. 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘴 will be released 12/16. Music videos for “Next Step” and “Jack’s Progress” are available now, and the...

08/28/2020

We’re back and live on air for the first time since March! Tune in tonight 6-9 to hear our lovely voices and even lovelier tunes by artists from right here in Lansing!

08/07/2020

A couple months ago we had the chance to talk with Charlie Burg about his music and memories from his time at Michigan State University. Full interview and transcript out now!

https://impact89fm.org/90327/podcasts/entertainment-podcasts/interviews/interview-6-19-2020-charlie-burg/

Singer/songwriter Charlie Burg discusses staying creative during quarantine, collaborating with friends on his music, and the effects of his Michigan upbringing. You can keep up with Charlie on Instagram and hear his new single here. Transcript below: Matt Burdick: What’s up, this is Matt Burdick ...

07/15/2020

Basement host Matt Burdick recently got to interview punk icon Jeff Rosenstock about his new album, check out the full conversation here!

https://youtu.be/7vAruxgFluQ

Live Music Director Matt Burdick from Impact89fm interviews punk musician Jeff Rosenstock Link to transcript on our website: https://impact89fm.org/90075/pod...

06/23/2020

We interviewed David from Charmer (and his dog) about their new album, check it out!

https://impact89fm.org/89785/podcasts/entertainment-podcasts/interviews/interview-5-28-2020-charmer/

Charmer frontman David Daignault gives us the rundown on the band’s new LP 𝘪𝘷𝘺. We discuss releasing music during a pandemic, battling with writer’s block, and what fans can expect next from the Northern Michigan band. You can follow the band and learn more on Twitter and Instagram. Tra...

06/12/2020

New episode out now! Future Misters joined us via Zoom call to talk about being musicians during the age of COVID:

https://impact89fm.org/89583/podcasts/entertainment-podcasts/interviews/interview-5-23-2020-future-misters/

Future Misters chats about their experiences living, writing, and practicing together during the COVID-19 pandemic, and shares their predictions for the future of the DIY music scene. You can keep up with what the band is doing next on Facebook and Instagram. Transcript below: Matt Burdick: What’s...

06/06/2020

We did a special episode with Desmond Jones to talk about their new song “George Floyd” and what musicians can do to help right now:
https://impact89fm.org/89539/podcasts/entertainment-podcasts/interviews/interview-6-3-2020-desmond-jones/

A few members of Desmond Jones talk about their upcoming song “George Floyd,” which will be released in support of Black Lives Matter with all proceeds going to civil rights organizations in Grand Rapids. We discuss the role of music and social media in the pursuit of societal change, and how wh...

06/01/2020

05/27/2020

Our interview with Grand Rapids band Vagabonds is out now, featuring a special live performance of several songs from their new EP!

https://impact89fm.org/89460/podcasts/entertainment-podcasts/interviews/the-basement-3-12-2020-vagabonds/

Grand Rapids band Vagabonds discussed their new project 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 and talked about creating art during periods of personal uncertainty. Liminal Space is out now, and you can keep up with the band on Instagram and Twitter. Transcript below: Matt Burdick: You’...

05/20/2020

Excited to announce that we now have a podcast! For the first time you can now hear full Basement performances and interviews from your favorite Michigan artists, whenever you want! You can listen to most of this year’s previous sessions on all streaming services or on our website now, and be on the lookout for more episodes coming soon!
https://open.spotify.com/show/3ESCm6WHtDwp5ANaKa8qWq?si=md_4NFstTVm4MU75fOFnNg

Listen to Interviews and In-Studios on Impact 89FM on Spotify. Here at Impact89FM WDBM, our staff has the opportunity to interview a lot of bands, artists and other people within the community.

05/13/2020

It’s been a while, did we miss anything?

12/04/2015

Awesome show tonight! having on The Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle for a live performance and giving away tickets to their holiday show next weekend! We'll also be giving away tickets to see Desmond Jones at The Loft December 4th. ON TOP OF THAT We'll be giving away tickets to see The Devil's Cut at The Avenue on December 18th. WOW! Tune in!

05/14/2015

Hey hey! Tonight on the show at 9pm were going to be interviewing the people behind BLED FEST! And giving away a pair of tickets to the show! Huzzah! Also at 8pm tune in for an interview with Tape Hiss Music! Tweet in your questions for Bled Fest!

09/04/2014

Hey hey local music fans!
We got a STACKED show on The Basement tonight! First up at 8pm Cheap Girls are coming in to talk about their upcoming free show at the Broad tomorrow, and play some acoustic tunes! After that at 9pm we have Frank and Earnest coming in to talk about their upcoming album release! All that plus the BEST in local music.

Tonight from 8-10pm!
Tune in at 88.9FM
Or stream at impact89fm.org

08/21/2014

Awesome show tonight! Tune in at 88.9FM as we bring in The Distorted Waltz and Squirrel Shaped Fish. Were also giving away a pair of tickets to Squirrel shaped Fish's show at Mac's Bar next Friday!