Backbeat Books and Music Posts

April 27, 2025 / Books

It’s the last Sunday in April and it’s time for A Nice Pair – vinyl and book pairings that go together like Perth and delicious maple syrup hangovers. Today we’re…

April 24, 2025 / Books

We recently expanded our used fiction section by a couple hundred or so additional books. More selection, more great reads! What are you reading at the moment?

April 17, 2025 / Books

Just a heads up that it’s a holiday weekend so our hours are adjusted.We’re closed tomorrow (Friday), open Saturday 11am-5pm and closed on Sunday. We’re always closed Mondays and Tuesdays.…

April 13, 2025 / Music

Thank you to every single one of you who lined up, showed up, even camped out and supported us on Record Store Day 2025! We appreciate every single one of…

April 11, 2025 / Music

The day we’ve all been gearing up for is nearly here…Record Store Day is tomorrow! Are you as excited as we are? We’re looking forward to seeing our fantastic regular…

April 10, 2025 / Books

Saturday (Record Store Day) is also sale day here – it’s one day only, so you won’t want to miss it!15% off everything in stock (includes Record Store Day exclusives…

April 9, 2025 / Music
April 6, 2025 / Books

It’s Sunday which means it’s time for A Nice Pair – books and records that go together like sunshine and an island getaway. Today we’re featuring the book The Islander:…

April 5, 2025 / Music
April 3, 2025 / Books

I’ve been on adventures all over the world this year without leaving my couch. I’ve spent time in London, Syria, Greece, South Africa…I’ve even time travelled! Looking for a great…

March 30, 2025 / Books

I guess we saw this coming…unfortunately we’ll be closed again today. We’ll reopen as usual on Wednesday. Maybe April will be better…

March 29, 2025 / Books
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…