Basement Jaxx, the English electronic music duo, has transitioned from underground house scene regulars to Grammy-winning international chart-toppers. After signing a record deal with XL Recordings in 1997, English electronic music duo Basement Jaxx released their debut full-length album, ‘Remedy,’ in 1999, featuring hit singles including ‘Red Alert’ and ‘Rendez-Vu,’ with the latter peaking at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The duos professional journey began in 1994 with their popular club night in Brixton, London, which served as the group’s namesake. Their emergence into wider recognition started with their debut extended play, EP1, released through Wall of Sound, selling over 1,000 copies and gaining airplay in New York City by Tony Humphries.
In 2011, they composed the acclaimed soundtrack for the film ‘Attack the Block’ and released the unique ‘Basement Jaxx vs. Metropole Orkest’ live album, demonstrating their versatility and expansive artistic reach. Most recently, Basement Jaxx released their album ‘Junto’ in 2014, continuing to deliver their signature sound. Expanding their creative output into television, the duo composed original music for the CITV animated series ‘The Rubbish World of Dave Spud’ in 2019.
Further demonstrating their appeal to broader audiences, Basement Jaxx also composed the title music for the CBeebies series ‘What’s On Your Head?’ in 2021, showcasing their ability to craft engaging scores for popular children’s programming.