Backbeat Soundsystem are a different beast. In a UK reggae scene that has long eschewed bands in

favor of sound systems, Backbeat brings 8 musicians to the stage. While much of the current scene is

centered in London and a few other major markets, BBSS hail from far west Cornwall. And, while many

of their peers are slavish in their attempt to recreate an authentic Jamaican-leaning sound, Backbeat

Soundsystem are not afraid to go in totally different directions, pulling in influences from all across the

music spectrum, to create their vision of modern reggae. With all of this, Backbeat stands out in the

current scene – pushing the envelope in their studio productions and pumping up crowds in their live

set.

Since forming in 2008, Backbeat Soundsystem has appeared at many of the best-known UK festivals,

including Glastonbury, Boomtown Fair, Beautiful Days, Secret Garden Party, Greenman, Boardmasters,

and many others, as well as toured in Europe and the United States. They’ve supported Madness,

Cypress Hill, Arrested Development, Tinie Tempah, The Streets, and Dub Pistols.

Following the success of two self-released EPs and two tours with Easy Star All-Stars in the UK, the band

was signed by the U.S.-based reggae label Easy Star Records. Together Not Apart, the band’s debut full-

length, came out in 2014 via Easy Star and brought a worldwide audience to this ambitious young band.

The Punk Archive called Together Not Apart ͞…a top, top record and one you need in your collection,͟

while Shout 4 Music said it was ͞Packed with conscious lyrics, and buoyed by a reggae riddim filled with

energy and positive vibes.͟ Sentiments which actually well describe Backbeat Soundsystem and their

musical ethos