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Back to Basic is a band originally from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, who play groovy soulful rock-inspired music. They've been around since 1993, which is also when I first saw them play.

The last time I saw them play was in 2008 at their fifteenth anniversary reunion, also in Rotterdam. Since then, it has been quiet around the band. Too quiet.

Yesterday I sort of stumbled over them at a local festival in their original home town. And again, sparks were splashing. The band were obviously having fun and the music was still top notch.

New album 'Not Over Yet'

I was happy to learn they recently finished recording a new album, aptly titled 'Not Over Yet', which will be released on Tuesday, June 25th*. It can be heard live on Sunday, June 30 2019 at the Facet Jazz Festival Hillegersberg, where the band will be playing on Stage 1 at 3pm.

'Not Over Yet' is the title of the new album by fusion veterans Back to Basic. Album launch: June 25th 2019

'Not Over Yet' is the title of the new album by fusion veterans Back to Basic. Album launch: June 25th 2019*

EDIT: So, by now the album has been launched: head over to It's here, it's great and it's Not Over Yet! to listen to the full album and read my review.

Those of you who have never heard Back to Basic will do themselves a favour by visiting the band's artist page on Spotify. I personally guarantee you won't be disappointed!

Also be sure to visit their Instagram page for an impression of the band and some cool live action shots!

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  1. Anonymous23 June 2019 at 23:33

    That's good news. I didn't know they were still around. Will the new album be available on Spotify as well?

    Best,
    Michael

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    1. Ome Cor24 June 2019 at 16:06

      Hi Michael,

      Good question, thanks. I know for a fact that the album will be released on Spotify as well as on 14 other streaming services. That's all I know at the moment. I'll give as many details as I can on Tuesday when the album is released.

      Rgds.,
      Ome Cor

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