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Basic Comfort is a Kalamazoo-based project blending alternative pop and synth-pop with a jam-session feel and introspective lyricism. Formed in 2017 by Tony Mitchell and Paul Schadig, the lineup has evolved to feature a tight-knit group including Mitchell (keys/vocals), Schadig, Mike Anyonga, Ryan Edgar, and Sam Ephland. The project has grown from self-released beginnings to broader recognition, highlighted by a 2023 Arts Council-backed release and a dedicated fanbase on Bandcamp and Apple Music. If you’re in Michigan or planning a trip to the Midwest, Basic Comfort offers a quintessential indie-electronic experience with warm textures and reflective storytelling.