Some equine-themed covers in honour of the Year of the Horse…
Backbeat Books and Music Posts
It’s Sunday and it’s time for A Nice Pair – book and vinyl pairings that go together like freshly sharpened skates and a frozen lake. Today we’re pairing Anthony Rapp’s…
Here’s a fresh “Flippin’ Video” we posted to our YouTube channel last night to highlight the great load of used albums we just put out. Still getting the inventory back…
Start Your Ear Off Right! Rhino is kicking off the New Year with limited-edition vinyl releases only available at indie record shops like us! “Start Your Ear Off Right 2026”…
It’s Sunday and we’re back with A Nice Pair. Today we’re pairing the book From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley with Elvis Presley’s self-titled album. When…
Did you make any food-related New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you want to eat more healthily or learn to bake or try more plant-based meals? Or maybe you’ve just resolved to…
Happy 2026! We hope your new year is off to a good start! We’re back at the shop and back to our regular hours now: Mondays: ClosedTuesdays: ClosedWednesdays: 11 am…
Say goodbye to 2025 with 25% OFF all new records on our eShop. Since we’re closed Monday-Friday this week for a little break we thought you might want a great…
We’d like to wish a very happy and safe holiday season to all of our amazing customers, old and new. We so appreciate each and every one of you! (We’re…
Just a reminder that we’re open today till 5 pm and tomorrow from 11-3 so there’s still time to pick up your orders/finish your shopping/start your shopping/buy yourself a reward…
Still need a gift? We’ve got you covered with surprise book packs! Each package has three fiction paperbacks, all wrapped up and ready to go for just $9.95. We’re open…
Before we dive into today’s Nice Pair, just a reminder that we’re open extra hours for you this week: we’re here today until 4 pm, Monday 11-5, Tuesday 11-5 and…
Need a last-minute gift? We offer gift cards in any amount you like! (Please note: Backbeat gift cards can only be used at our physical store in Perth, ON)
Not sure what to gift one of the readers in your life? How about a beautiful classic? From childhood favourites like The Little Prince to Margaret Atwood’s most influential works…
We just want to give you a heads up for our hours up until and including the holiday.There is still lots of time to find amazing gifts. Wednesday December 17…
It’s Sunday and we’re back with a Christmas-y nice pair…this week we’re pairing the biography Sinatra and Me: In the Wee Small Hours by Tony Oppedisano with the album Christmas…
We’re back with more gift-giving ideas! Does the person on your list like music? How about puzzles? We have 500 and 1000 pieces puzzles in stock featuring the album covers…
From puzzles and cards to trivia and soundboxes – and of course books and music – we have lots of on-theme gifts to help your home look, feel and sound…
It’s time for another “Flippin’ Video” featuring all the latest used and vintage vinyl hitting the bins. Filled with a great assortment of albums and a bunch of OG releases…
Looking for gift ideas for the music and book lovers in your life? We’ll be hitting you up with lots of great ideas over the next couple of weeks as…
Looking to order a new book for the holidays? Our ordering deadline is quickly approaching…please get your orders in to us by 11:00 am this Friday, December 5th to avoid…
It’s Sunday and we’re back with A Nice Pair: book and vinyl pairings that go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows. Today we’re pairing the book Brothers by Alex Van…
RSD Black Friday is here and we have a load of exclusive Record Store Day releases that just dropped today. Not familiar with Record Store Day releases? They’re limited edition…

