Name: Look Around
Brand: Beat Happening

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-11-20

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PIAS

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0887830010023

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Beat Happening

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Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Domino

Beat 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.

Throughout 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.

In 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.

Domino is an independent label founded in Putney, South West London by *a694357* and his partner Jacqui Rice in 1993. The label initially focused on American acts such as *Sebadoh*, *Pavement* or *Royal Trux* before signing British acts in the late '90s.

The label operates a US division, located in Brooklyn, which output was initially identified by its own catalogue number schemes, DOMUS then DNO (used until 2013), when the releases handled by the UK headquarters are identified by WIG (albums) and RUG (singles and EPs) catalogue numbers.

The company operating the label, *Warp Records*, diversified, establishing a publishing arm and a series of labels (*Double Six Recordings*, *Weird World Record Co.*, *Rephlex*, ...).

Domino release 'Look Around', a compiled retrospective from the legendary Beat Happening. Formed in the early '80s at Evergreen College in Olympia, Washington by Calvin Johnson, Heather Lewis and Bret Lunsford, Beat Happening combined a modern primitive pop sound with the D.I.Y. ethos of 'anyone can do it' and inspired countless bands and labels along the way. The music community that arose around the band and their label, K, was in many ways, the sonic antithesis of their Seattle neighbors (and friends) but was no less influential. '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.

2LP - Heavyweight 2xLP housed in a gatefold jacket.

LP+ - Heavyweight 2xLP housed in a gatefold jacket plus a limited edition light yellow vinyl 7" of 'Indian Summer' and 'Foggy Eyes.'Tape - Super limited.

Look Around

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