It Came From The Basement started as a weekly radio show for Rutgers station 90.3 The Core and showcased local music coming from New Jersey and beyond. Now that it's host Jordan Adragna, (AKA DJ Tall Guy) has graduated, he has taken the show to tourworthy.com in podcast form to continue his passion for connecting artists with a new audience. Tune in once a month to hear interviews with bands and artists that are still grinding in basements, clubs, and living rooms.
Eric Palermo discusses his debut album *For Vanity Purposes* and his extensive history in the goth scene, including basement shows and his band Dumpweed, in an interview with the host.
20 Aug 2023
Goalie Fight
Host interviews the band Goalie Fight about their new record, exploring the writing process and unexpected role of Craigslist in its creation.
27 Feb 2023
House of Harm
House of Harm discusses their experiences in the Massachusetts DIY scene and songwriting influences in this interview, revealing their unique blend of brooding and shimmering sounds.
3 Feb 2023
Bleached Cross Interview
Members of Bleached Cross discuss their unique blend of goth-infused post-punk and explosive screamo choruses with the host in this interview.
15 Jan 2023
Strega Nona
Members of the post-metal band Strega Nona discuss their influences and the cathartic nature of blending black metal with post-rock in an interview with the host.
22 Dec 2022
Max Rauch Pt. 3
Max Rauch discusses his conceptual project Pizza Bagel Records with host, exploring its origins as a content farm and its fundraising efforts for social causes in this interview.
13 Dec 2022
Max Rauch Pt. 2
Max Rauch discusses his transition into audio production, highlighting his collaborative approach to songwriting and unique contributions to various artists' projects in this interview.
5 Dec 2022
Max Rauch Pt. 1
Max Rauch recounts his extensive involvement in the New Jersey DIY community as a musician, engineer, and co-founder of Pizza Bagel Records in an interview.
15 Nov 2022
Interview With Chat Pile
Chat Pile discusses their music, influences, and recent East Coast debut in an interview with the host of It Came From The Basement.
1 Nov 2022
Scarcity
Vocalist Doug discusses Scarcity's influences, the themes of loss explored in their debut record Aveilut, and the increasing presence of Jewish artists in post-metal in an interview.
9 Aug 2022
It Came From The Basement: Øjne
The host discusses discovering the screamo band Øjne and how their music resonated during a personal screamo awakening.
4 Dec 2021
Neil Rubenstein
DJ Tall Guy interviews Neil Rubenstein, a hardcore musician turned comic, about his career transition and experiences in the entertainment industry.
3 Sept 2021
Second Harbour
Second Harbour discusses their Canadian DIY approach, songwriting techniques, and influences from bands like Simple Plan in an interview with Jordan.
13 Aug 2021
John Cozz
John Cozz discusses his experiences as a skater, musician, and the founder of Cozz Coffee in this interview episode.
16 Jul 2021
Arm's Length
Emo rockers Arm’s Length discuss their EP *Everything Nice* and navigating the music industry during the pandemic in this interview.
5 May 2021
Greet Death
Sam Boyhtari and Jim Versluis discuss Greet Death's songwriting process, DIY ethos, gear choices, and fashion sense in this interview with DJ Tall Guy.
5 Apr 2021
Interview with Thou's Bryan Funck
Vocalist Bryan Funck of Thou discusses the band's collaborative approach, DIY origins, and community building within the New Orleans music scene in an interview with the host.
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Eric Palermo
Goalie Fight
House of Harm
Bleached Cross
Strega Nona
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