05/01/2026
Back to work, Rogue Records kicks off the year 2026 with a bang with two new releases.
The Basements formed in Thessaloniki, Greece back in 2009. They combine their obvious influences, such as the Seeds, the 13th Floor Elevators and the myriads of bands assembled on such compilations as "Teenage Shutdown" and "60s Garage Punk Unknowns", with an original approach to songwriting. After three LPs, an EP and a 7", they return with two brand-new tunes recorded for Rogue Records: A side "Feelings", a fuzz- and Farfisa-driven mid-tempo groover, is paired with “Foolish Lies” on the flip, a wyld garage punk freakout.
The Maharajas are Sweden’s sharpest answer to the eternal call of rock ’n’ roll. Formed in Stockholm 30 years ago with an unshakable devotion to the raw sounds of the 1960s, the band detonates a high-voltage mix of garage rock, R&B, and beat music—loud, fast, and dressed to kill. Fuzzed-out guitars, pounding drums, and sneering vocals collide in songs built for sweat-soaked clubs and blown speakers.
More than revivalists, The Maharajas live and breathe the attitude of the era: style, danger, and total commitment. Their records crackle with primitive energy, while their live shows are a masterclass in controlled chaos, earning them a reputation as one of Europe’s most explosive garage rock acts.
Rogue Records proudly continues their vinyl journey by releasing The Maharajas’ brand‑new 7” single “Just Drink Wine / Broken Teller.” Two explosive, up‑tempo rock’n’roll gems guaranteed to make turntables spin themselves dizzy.
The scheduled release date for both records is January 19th. They are now available for pre-order at https://roguerecords.bandcamp.com/