Loss is no stranger to Bassel & The Supernaturals. The murder of Bassel Almadani's cousin in Syria, the massive fire that overtook his home, and the tragic death of the band's bassist in April are a few examples of the hardship they have encountered in recent years. 

Their newest single release, "Lost," encompasses the roller coaster of emotions that they have endured, gripping listeners with its dark-groove and haunting vocals over a rich arrangement of guitars, keys, horns, and percussion that brings Steely Dan's Aja to mind. Proceeds from their single release will be donated to Karam Foundation in support of their mission to build a better future for Syria.

With South By Southwest and over 125 shows under his belt since the release of Dreamer (2013), the soulful Syrian-American front man and his 9-piece ensemble are headlining Chicago's renowned Schubas on Friday, August 19th in support of the first single release from their upcoming full-length album, Elements (February, 2017). They are touring ahead of the single release as far South as Texas between in July, with at least 20 additional shows in progress around the Midwest & Northeast this fall.

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Bassel & The Supernaturals is an eclectic ensemble based in Chicago, IL led by the soulful vocals of Syrian-American songwriter Bassel Almadani. Their music combines neo-soul and funk with captivating lyrics about love, loss, and a war in Syria that has directly affected Bassel's family along with over 10,000,000 others.

"Bassel Almadani doesn't want audiences to just have a good time getting down at shows. He wants fans to leave Bassel & the Supernaturals shows with a sense of connection and, perhaps, new political awareness. The bandleader of the contemplative indie-funk ensemble is first-generation Syrian-American and has been using the band's shows and releases to benefit humanitarian efforts in war-torn Syria."

-- Jessica Hopper, Chicago Tribune 

Despite a series of challenges in Bassel's personal life in recent years, his focus on global awareness and charity has never been greater. In addition to performing in clubs and festivals across the nation, Bassel has partnered with universities and charity organizations nationwide to host seminars, workshops, and benefit concerts drawing attention to the crisis in Syria along with issues related to Arab/Muslim-American hostility in the US.