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Welcome to the latest Wax and Beans newsletter. Can you believe March has already landed, where the heckers does the time go!
As always, our month has been packed with loads of activity, online and in store, tonnes of new releases and a handful of live gigs too.
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As always, we've included our favourite pre-order for the month below, but you can always check out our full list of pre-orders here. We suggest you bookmark it for easy access... don't want you missing out on a belter ;)
Just a word of warning... they do move quickly!
As always, we do want to hear from you too! If you've got any suggestions for a pre-order we don't have listed, message us here. You can also chat to us about anything else using that same link and over on social media.
Our most anticipated pre-order this month is:
Bob Vylan are a two-piece band that mix punk, rock, grime, rap amongst other genres, to create a unique style of music that speak openly on a wide range of topics. After releasing their critically acclaimed album 'We Live Here' in 2021, the London based duo (consisting of producer/vocalist Bobby and drummer/spiritual inspiration Bobbie), went on to play a sold out UK headline tour (with support from Witch Fever and ZAND). In the summer, the pair played at Reading and Leeds and ALT LDN festivals, were main support to Biffy Clyro and supported The Offspring in arenas across the UK. Now, Bob Vylan's hugely anticipated forthcoming new album 'Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life' is set for release through their own Ghost Theatre record label on 22nd April 2022.
The band are all about community, and for them, their live show is a place where they can really express that. At each show, they start off with mediation and end with a group hug, but what's between the meditative start and embracing end is a message delivered in a way that both Bobby and Bobbie feel has been missing.
Bob Vylan - Bob Vylan Presents The Price of Life (Red Vinyl) - £21.99
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In other news.... the list is out!
RSD 2022 is just a few record spins away and we need your help! We will do our best to get the stock you want, but we need to know what you fancy so let us know by completing this form. We don't have long, our orders with the distributors have to be in in the next couple of weeks, so get clicking folks.
If you want to see everything available, checkout our online list here. We are adding descriptions, tracklists and as much info as we can, as quickly as our fingers will type.
If you want to print a copy of the list, use this link here.
Next up... awards galore!
Firstly we had a photoshoot in the shop for the FedEx Peoples Choice award (thank you so much for all of your votes) - we'll share some of these once we have them. Highlights were being handed the fancy award, Luna in a Wax and Beans tee and Ben getting told off for fidgeting!
Not only that though, we've been shortlisted again for Best Indie Retailer in the Music Week Awards. Along with many of the big guns of the industry, we'll be heading to the big smoke in May. Fingers crossed that we can bag the prize, but we won't be counting our chickens...
Talking of chicks. a HUGE thank you to all our shop customers who have helped us with our fundraising activities for Francis House Children's Hospice. Our super cute Easter Chicks, each housing a Creme Egg, seemed to gain wings of their own - they flew out the door! We sold over 100 in one week!
Massive thanks to auntie Linda for taking the time to knit them and to everyone else for buying them and supporting us and the charity.
Calling all locals who love a pre loved bargain - we have over 25,000 due in the shop over the next few weeks! That's right, 25,000 singles - motown, northern soul, classic rock, old skool hippity hoppity, pop etc - and all only £1 each. You can't say we don't have reasonable prices ;)
The first 6-7k have already landed in the shop and we'll be refreshing the stock each week, so come and see us soon (and regularly) to top up your singles stash. Check out the full video here.
Don't forget... work is well underway on our new accommodation - Suite Dreams (completion expected end of April '22). You can follow the renovation process on our Instagram page @suitedreamsbury
Check out our events page (we continually add to it) to see what's on and book your tickets. March is looking awesome, even if we do say so ourselves.
Friday 11th March - Jonny Woolnough Live In Store: Jonny's debut album 'Mayurqa' released on coloured vinyl on the 20th January via Monch Records. 'Mayurqa' announces the warm and enticing direction we have become accustomed to from the glittering frontman through his recent singles. With its rich and shimmering production, layered against his magnificent and distinct vocal performance. The album delivers you to a vivid and captivating atmosphere and his live in store is set to do the same! Buy tickets here and see you at 7pm!
Saturday 12th March - BlackSheepLad Live In Store: Phil sings, plays guitar, drums, keys, bass and various ukuleles. His influences include John Bramwell, Prefab Sprout, Doves, Badly Drawn Boy, Ben Folds, Elbow, Cherry Ghost, Lloyd Cole and Neil Finn. So far he's released 2 EPs (Sleeping Alone in the Daytime and Badly Made) and 4 singles. Buy tickets to see him here and we'll see you at 7pm when the doors open!
Saturday 19th March (2PM) - Ricky Warwick Live In Store: SOLD OUT!! We are delighted to welcome Ricky Warwick for a performance and signing on Saturday 19th March in support of his solo album ‘When Life Was Hard & Fast’. We've tonnes of copies of the CD, Deluxe CD and LPs ready for you to buy on the day.
Luna (aka Dave) is back with her very own paw-picked recommendation. This month she has selected the chilled vibes of Khruangbin & Leon Bridges.
The genre of these guys is somewhat controversial, with the band refusing to be pigeonholed. Luna thinks it's chilled instrumentals with a bit of soul and funk thrown in. Who are we to argue, the girl's got taste!
Grab your copy here now.
