{"title":"Beat Happening","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeat Happening is an American indie pop band from Olympia, Washington. Formed in [year], the band consists of members Calvin Johnson, Heather Lewis, and Bret Lunsford. Known for their lo-fi sound and DIY approach to music-making, Beat Happening gained a cult following in the 1980s and 1990s. Their catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics have influenced numerous artists in the indie rock scene. With their unique blend of punk energy and pop sensibility, Beat Happening continues to be celebrated as pioneers of the indie pop genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their career, Beat Happening released several albums that showcased their distinctive style. Their self-titled debut album was released in [year] and featured songs like \"[song name]\" and \"[song name].\" They followed up with critically acclaimed albums such as \"[album name]\" and \"[album name],\" solidifying their status as influential figures in alternative music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to their musical contributions, Beat Happening also played a significant role in fostering a vibrant underground music community through their involvement with K Records. As co-founder of this independent record label, Calvin Johnson helped shape the Northwest's independent music scene by supporting emerging artists who shared his passion for raw authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"our-secret","title":"Are You Happy Now","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklisting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1. Are You Happy Now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1. 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'Look Around' is a remastered, career-spanning double album anthology, handpicked by the band and a great starting point for the uninitiated as well as a refreshing reminder to those who caught the wave the first time around. The legend of Beat Happening, and of K, is full of big names they worked with before they were stars (Beck, Modest Mouse, The Gossip), and big names they influenced (Kurt Cobain, Sleater-Kinney) Less acknowledged, however, is that the band created some of the most original and surprising music to come out of the often deliberately weird American punk rock tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2LP - Heavyweight 2xLP housed in a gatefold jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP+ - Heavyweight 2xLP housed in a gatefold jacket plus a limited edition light yellow vinyl 7\" of 'Indian Summer' and 'Foggy Eyes.'Tape - Super limited.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domino","offers":[{"title":"Tape","offer_id":50451410878795,"sku":"394434","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50451411042635,"sku":"394433","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/6f7e181c-ce23-4a1d-8a1b-2643bdc22df3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727125288"},{"product_id":"beat-happening","title":"Beat Happening","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis reissue of Beat Happening's first LP, which was originally released in 1985, includes additional material from the band's first single and from the compilation cassettes Three Tea Breakfast (1984), Let's Together (1984), Let's Kiss (1985) and Let's Sea (1986), along with some previously-unreleased tracks. An expanded reissue containing all of their self-titled 1985 vinyl debut. \u003ci\u003eBeat Happening\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential document of the early days of what would become one of the most divisive scenes in '90s indie music. Either you \"get\" Beat Happening or you don't the seminal 1985 debut from beat happening, finally back in print.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domino","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50467340222795,"sku":"1170543","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50467340681547,"sku":"368257","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50467341369675,"sku":"194124","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4a399406-871a-45d7-b2c3-05fd5e32d6d5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727337320"},{"product_id":"music-to-climb-the-apple-tree-by","title":"Music To Climb The Apple Tree By","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMusic to Climb the Apple Tree By\u003c\/i\u003e was originally released as one of the seven CDs in the 2002 Beat Happening box set \u003ci\u003eCrashing Through\u003c\/i\u003e, but was not made available for sale separately until the following year. Gathering material from 1984-2000, it has odds and ends from singles and compilations, including the 45 versions of \"Nancy Sin\" and \"Look Around,\" as well as four tracks from the EP the band did with the Screaming Trees. It's a good service for fans who might already have all of the five Beat Happening albums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domino","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50480218964299,"sku":"1170547","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5e43f87d-e7d5-46e0-83de-d5b621003549_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727517713"},{"product_id":"you-turn-me-on","title":"You Turn Me On","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe final Beat Happening studio album, \u003ci\u003eYou Turn Me On\u003c\/i\u003e was released in 1992 produced by Steve Fisk and Stuart Moxham. Finding the band experimenting with various arrangements and musical ideas; several of the songs have two, rather than the usual one, guitarist playing interwoven parts, and many of the songs break out of the bands standard three minute song format, some extending into the 6 to 9 minute range. Heather Lewis and Calvin Johnson also wrote lyrics for each other on 'Sleepy Head' and 'Hey Day'. An expansive, rumbling audio odyssey, \u003ci\u003eYou Turn Me On\u003c\/i\u003e includes the epics 'Godsend' and 'Tiger Trap', plus anthems 'Teenage Caveman' and 'You Turn Me On'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domino","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50480220602699,"sku":"1170548","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8bc6eed4-b5dc-4c3c-b9d9-b98c6715b0ed_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727517738"},{"product_id":"crashing-through-meyering-mix","title":"Crashing Through (Meyering Mix)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbout the single: Beat Happening reach into their bag of goodies and pull out a winner. One of their most requested songs is seen in a new light. This version of “Crashing Through” was recorded in 1986, produced by Patrick Maley at Yo-Yo Studio. The mix is by Jim Meyering, who worked with several Seattle bands in the ‘80s, including Dangerbunny (featuring members of The Beakers, Dangerbunny released music on early K cassettes). This mix of “Crashing Through” was recently discovered on a reel of mixes Jim Meyering made of several Yo-Yo Beat Happening recordings forgotten in the archive. It was deemed worthy of seeing the light of day, as you’ll surely agree. “Crashing Through” was re-recorded in 1987 by Steve Fisk for the second Beat Happening album Jamboree. The B side of this single, “The This Many Boyfriends Club”, is also an earlier, alternate to what appeared on Jamboree. This version of the song was recorded at a live performance in Corvallis, Oregon, early 1987. 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Originally a 1988 co-release with Rough Trade in the U.S. and Stephen Pastel's 53rd \u0026amp; 3rd label in Scotland, Jamboree has been out of print on vinyl for years. Includes the original version of \"Indian Summer,\" since covered by the likes of Ben Gibbard and R.E.M. Nail it to your turntable and arch your back to the primitive beat. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domino","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50508538315083,"sku":"1170546","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/6d3d8db2-ae64-489e-9b28-4a29d36bddf9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727859697"},{"product_id":"dreamy","title":"Dreamy","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in tandem with the International Pop Underground festival, 1991 was a very good year on the S.S. Beat Happening. 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