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Beta Band News

Beta Band star speaks out about his mental health problems

Steve Mason says drugs may have had a 'big effect'

  • Feb 20, 2007

Beta Band man quits

Tour off amid rumours Steve Mason has quit music

  • Apr 27, 2006

The Beta Band to to release Best Of compilation

The best of the now-defunct Scots outfit cherry picked...

  • Aug 15, 2005

AND THE BETA WON'T GO ON!

The group plan to split at the end of the year…

  • Sep 6, 2004

BETA GET TICKETS FAST!

It's in Scotland...

  • Sep 2, 2004

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Beta Band Videos

Band Of Skulls 'I Know What I Am'

Band Of Skulls 'I Know What I Am'

Check out the video to 'I Know What I Am', courtesy of Bands of Skulls.

NME Video: The View at Glastonbury '07

NME Video: The View at Glastonbury '07

One of the hottest bands of the summer joins NME Video backstage in a muddy field...

Nme Video: Cold War Kids - Track by Track

Nme Video: Cold War Kids - Track by Track

Nathan guides NME through the bands album 'Loyalty to Loyalty'.

NME Video: Tracks Of The Year

NME Video: Tracks Of The Year

Some of 2008's best bands talk to NME about their favourite tracks of the year

NME Video: Albums Of The Year

NME Video: Albums Of The Year

Some of 2008's best bands talk to NME about their favourite albums of the year

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YouTube Beta Band Videos

The Beta Band - Dry The Rain

The Beta Band - Dry The Rain (06:05)

The best song of The Beta Band in all the ways. From the compilation The Three E.P's. Why wasn't it uploaded yet?!

Beta Band - Squares

Beta Band - Squares (03:46)

Beta Band - Squares

Needles in my eyes - The Beta Band (lyrics)

Needles in my eyes - The Beta Band (lyrics) (04:31)

A beautiful song by The Beta Band along with some photos from my personal album. More like a party of clouds, sky and water! I have added the lyrics, too. Original photos from www.flickr.com Enjoy!

Beta Band - Dry The Rain (Live DVD) (HD)

Beta Band - Dry The Rain (Live DVD) (HD) (07:45)

Footage from The Beta Band best of DVD performing Dry The Rain live at The Shepherds Bush Empire on their 2004 farewell tour. High Quality DVD footage.

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Beta Band Reviews

The Beta Band: The Best Of The Beta Band

The Beta Band: The Best Of The Beta Band

Missed them first time round? It’s time to put that right

  • Oct 7, 2005

Beta Band : Assessment

'Interesting' band make 'rock'n'roll' return...

  • Apr 20, 2004

Beta Band : London Ocean

...we've got something like a carnival on our hands...

  • Feb 5, 2002

Beta Band : Squares

Hmmm, sounds familiar this. Rings a few bells...

  • Jan 22, 2002

The Beta Band : Liverpool L2

Nostalgic indie-cabaret from The Beta Band...

  • Nov 7, 2001

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Beta Band Biography

The Beta Band were a British musical group who received much critical acclaim and have achieved cult status amongst avid followers of the underground and experimental music scene. Their style was described as being "folktronica", a blend of folk, electronic, rock, trip hop, and experimental jamming.

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Beta Band's Best Songs

  • 1. Dry The Rain
  • 2. Squares
  • 3. Inner Meet Me
  • 4. She's The One
  • 5. I Know
  • 6. Troubles
  • 7. It's Over
  • 8. Assessment
  • 9. Human being
  • 10. Gone
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Beta Band Discography

Beta Band albums.

  • Heroes to Zeros - 26/04/2004 (Regal Recordings/GB)
  • Hot Shots II - 16/07/2001 (Regal Recordings/GB)
  • The Beta Band - 21/06/1999 (Regal Recordings/GB)

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