Backbeat Books and Music Posts

March 22, 2025 / Music - Vinyl

Are you coming by the store this weekend? If you are, here’s a fresh “Flippin’ Video” to show you the great load of used albums we just put out. Any…

March 20, 2025 / Books

Travel is a luxury not all of us can currently indulge in…but for a single-digit fare, these books can take us all over the world. Where’s your favourite literary destination?

March 16, 2025 / Books

It’s Sunday which means it’s time for A Nice Pair: book and vinyl pairings that go together like a rainy day and saved plans. Today we’re teaming up the book…

March 13, 2025 / Music

Record Store Day is in just under one month! Who’s coming?

March 9, 2025 / Books
February 25, 2025 / Music

It’s time for another “Flippin’ Video”! Here are the latest used albums to hit the recent arrival bin.Any questions? Just hit us up with an email or through messenger. See…

February 20, 2025 / Music

Be sure to grab your free copy next time you swing by!

February 19, 2025 / Books

As you know, we love celebrating Canadian authors! Here are some highlights. We highly recommend Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley and do you see that Linwood Barclay there?…

February 15, 2025 / Bags

Well dang, we’re having another snow day tomorrow, so we will be closed Sunday February 15th. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. If you have to be out and…

February 14, 2025 / Music

Since their breakout 2012 self-titled debut album, The Lumineers have achieved some incredible milestones: number one hits, billions of streams, packed global arena tours, multi-platinum releases, Grammy nominations, and, most…

February 12, 2025 / Bags

Just giving a heads up that we will be closed tomorrow, February 13, 2025 because of the snowstorm. Good excuse to stay in, listen to records and read a good…

February 9, 2025 / Books
February 7, 2025 / Music - Vinyl

Named after the Buick Regal model, and a follow-up to Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022), GNX is Kendrick Lamar‘s first album after his departure from longtime labels Top…

February 7, 2025 / Music
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February 1, 2025 / Music

We’re already back with another “Flippin’ Video” filled with some amazing used albums. These hit the bins first thing today!Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and don’t forget…

January 31, 2025 / Music

Hurry Up Tomorrow is the sixth studio album by the Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd, released through XO and Republic Records. It is the final part of an album trilogy that…

January 31, 2025 / Music

Arriving for the first time on 4AD, Big Thief present the 2025 repress of their stunning sophomore album, 2017’s “Capacity”. After 2016’s “Masterpiece”, “Capacity” was recorded in a snowy winter…

January 30, 2025 / Books
January 26, 2025 / Books

It’s Sunday, the sun is shining and it’s time for A Nice Pair – our weekly vinyl/book pairing! This week, we’re recommending the book Dylan Goes Electric!: Newport, Seeger, Dylan,…

January 24, 2025 / Music
January 23, 2025 / Books

Rebecca Yarros fans, it’s here! We have the deluxe edition of Onyx Storm currently in stock. Bonus: it’s 15% off the retail price and you’ll get a stamp towards used…

January 19, 2025 / Books

It’s that time of week when we pair a book with a related record for your visual and auditory pleasure! Today we’re recommending A Memory Within a Song: Music That…

January 17, 2025 / Music