01-19-11
We are very pleased to announce the release of Everything But Arm’s debut EP “Don’t Tell Alan”. This is a cracking EP from a cracking band who are definitely going places.
Everything But Arms are currently recording material for their debut full-length album set for release in the summer.
This album is available for download and preview on iTunes. Click here to check it out.
01-05-11
At long last the DVD for the Summer Academy is ready. If you haven’t received your copy we will be sending them out imminently!
12-14-10
We are incredibly happy to announce the release of Heather-Elizabeth’s first solo EP. She has been working extremely hard over the last few months to get this ready and we are really pleased with the outcome.
I know you are all going to be dying to get your hands on a copy and you can purchase one from Heather at one of her gigs or you can purchase it on iTunes by clicking the link below. As a teaser for you all, the physical CD contains a bonus track which is incredible – so pick yourself up a copy of that when you can! But until then you can download it by clicking the link below.
Great job Heather! We are all really proud of you.
10-21-10
The next few months are going to be pretty exciting for BackBeat records. We have been very busy doing lots of recording and we are set to see some stunning releases from some of our bands.
The first release is Defined Music’s debut EP – The Zone. These guys have been hard at work gigging and recording and this EP is a collection of 5 original songs recorded here with BackBeat records. It is a stunning EP and they are selling it at their gigs for the bargain price of £3.
If you can’t wait that long (or aren’t planning to go to a gig – shame on you) then you can catch them on Spotify or purchase the album on iTunes.
Check it on Spotify: ttp://open.spotify.com/album/5wig8LUt3XzefgpngQtdoW
Purchase on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-zone-ep/id396128896
All iTunes sales are going directly to support BackBeat records and the work we do promoting young people and music.
10-14-10
Work is fully underway to complete the Summer Academy 2010 DVD – but until then, we’ve got loads of photos her from the event:
04-17-10
Pictures from the HOPE Easter Gig 2010.
04-15-10
Thanks to all who turned out for the gig last week. I am sure you will agree it was an incredible evening and all the acts were amazing. Thanks to Split Personalities, Heather Bailey, Defined Music and Zoo in the Sky for performing – and thanks to all of you who came.
At the gig we also launched the HOPE Music Mentoring 500 Club. This is our plan to raise some money to finish sound proofing our rehearsal and recording space. Check out the trailer for more information.
You can follow each of the bands on Facebook or MySpace and become their fans! This is a great way of keeping in touch with them and finding out what they are up to:
04-02-10
HOPE Music, in association with BackBeat Records is pleased to announce that we are having an impromptu Easter gig next week. We have an incredible line-up and it is sure to be an amazing gig.
So come down to the Kings Centre on Elm Grove, 7pm on Thursday 8th April 2010. That is next Thursday!!
Entrance is £1 on the door and the line up includes:
For more information check out the Facebook event (and also let us know you are coming!)
03-12-10
Exciting times for the Split Personalities band!
Firstly they also will be playing at the Portsmouth Variety show alongside Defined Music. Get down to the New Theatre Royal on the 16th April to see both bands.
Secondly, the SP’s have been back in the studio to do some more recording and CD’s of their latest efforts will be on sale at the Variety Show gig (along with as much other merchandise that we can squeeze in the van). We will get some samples of their recordings available for a sneak peek soon.
And finally check out their new website www.splitpersonalities.co.uk.
03-12-10
Zoo in the Sky who recently came and recorded with the HOPE project have their new EP on sale from today. A sample of the track we recorded (called There Lie the Boots) can be heard on their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/zoointhesky.
Zoo In The Sky are playing at the Edge of the Wedge on 17th March – more details can be found here.
