Beta Band

The Beta Band were a British musical group formed in 1996. They were
critically acclaimed and achieved a cult status. Their style was described as
being "folktronica", a blend of folk, electronic, rock, trip hop, and
experimental jamming. The Beta Band disbanded in 2004 but during the course
of their career, they were hailed by both Radiohead and ... read more

The Stone Roses reunion has made my day

The last time I saw the band, at the Reading festival in 1996, they were pitiful. But that's exactly why the Stone Roses should be back togetherWhen rumours filtered thro...
Posted 18 October 2011 6.00pm — Comment on this

The record exec who drew all the big stars

Mike Smith sketched almost every band he ever watched, and now his pictures are collected in a bookYou can spot the industry executives at gigs – they're the ones l...
Posted 24 July 2011 8.00pm — Comment on this

Rayographs support Steve Mason on Wednesday

RAYOGRAPHS have just been confirmed to support Steve Mason of Beta Band this Wednesday 13th at The Scala. Their Debut album released 25th April.APR 23 Cavern Exeter...
Posted 12 April 2011 11.58pm — Comment on this

I WILL NOW SELL FIVE COPIES OF THE THREE EPS BY THE BETA BAND...

From one of the funniest scenes in the film High Fidelity:-The really frightening thing....and no-one ever believes me when I tell them this, but that's exactly what happ...
Posted 3 April 2011 6.00am — Comment on this

The Strokes hate their new album Angles

The Strokes are not alone in trashing their own work, there's a tradition of artists disowning their creationsPoor old the Strokes. It appears that they've spent the last...
Posted 19 March 2011 12.05am — Comment on this

wednesday evening updates

Pinhead said...Red Red Wine On A Sunday #81Here's the Playlist:Havana Affair, Ramones, RamonesBlitzkrieg Bop, Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros, Coma GirlCarbona Not Glu...
Posted 9 March 2011 4.01pm — Comment on this

Brian Cannon Masterclass

Brian Cannon will be giving an exclusive 'masterclass' session at the British Music Experience exhibit at London's 02 Arena complex on March 3.Not only is Brian Cannon as...
Posted 9 February 2011 6.45pm — Comment on this

Sleeve Notes: The White Stripes call it a day

This week we mourned the end of the White Stripes and the sad passing of film composer John Barry. On the bright side, we got to see Gruff Rhys play a velcro hornFive thi...
Posted 4 February 2011 1.26pm — Comment on this

Miles Cane 'Kingcrawler' Free Download

Miles Kane is giving fans a free download available via his Facebook Page, fans who ‘like’ Miles’ profile can get a live version of brand new track R...
Posted 27 January 2011 5.19am — Comment on this

Steve Mason announces winter North American tour details

Former Beta Band man will hit the road in December
Posted 2 November 2010 10.26pm — Comment on this

This week's new live music

Of Montreal, On tourWhen the good ship indie seems to be sinking, there's always the lifeboat of dance. So it's currently proving with the likes of Dirty Projectors or Mr...
Posted 2 October 2010 12.06am — Comment on this

10 Things We Learnt At Field Day

Guerrilla bake sales, a tug of war and The Fall - it could only be Field Day in London's, thankfully, sunny Victoria Park. Here are the ten things we learnt there.1. Er...
Posted 2 August 2010 4.45pm — Comment on this

Truck festival | Pop review

Hill Farm, SteventonFestivals are big business, and the last few years have seen many boom or go bust. Truck, by contrast, has been rolling on for 13 years, maintaining b...
Posted 29 July 2010 10.30pm — Comment on this

Beta Band - Mason Blasts Albarn For Gorillazs Glastonbury Slot

Former BETA BAND frontman STEVE MASON has hit out at DAMON ALBARN for dominating the main stage at Britain's Glastonbury music festival two years in a row, insisting he.....
Posted 30 June 2010 1.36am — Comment on this

Steve Mason at Glastonbury: 'Damon Albarn should've given the headline slot to someone else' – video

Former Beta Band man berates Albarn for playing the Pyramid Stage two years in a row
Posted 29 June 2010 1.25pm — Comment on this

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