Girls Against Boys - Basstation

What this video is

Released in May 2002, 'Basstation' marked Girls Against Boys' return after a turbulent label period that saw them move from Geffen/Interscope back to the independent sphere via Jade Tree Records. The video arrived during a pivotal moment for post-hardcore and indie rock — the same year the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (who supported GVSB on tour) were rising, and the broader garage rock and post-punk revival was cresting with…

Why it matters

Represents the post-hardcore underground's continuity into the early 2000s indie revival. GVSB's dual-bass, groove-heavy attack was a key influence on the noise-rock and post-punk revival movements. 'Basstation' as the comeback single on an independent label signals the genre's resistance to…