Various Artists - From The Basement (Region 1 Import DVD)

The IFC music series FROM THE BASEMENT strips out the nonsense that typically stands between the performers and the TV audience: gone are the chatty host, in-studio onlookers, and ritzy stagecraft. Instead, the musicians--ranging from superstars (Radiohead, White Stripes) to cult favorites (Super Furry Animals, Laura Marling)--set up gear in an intimate space and play powerful, engaging sets.