History

Described by NME as ‘Blistering, Frenzied, blood-stirring, rock that weaves its way through U2, the Foos and The Vines’ The Beat Poets are quickly becoming one of the most exciting new acts to emerge from Northern Ireland in recent years. BBC ATL in 2007 described them as “Northern Ireland’s hardest working unsigned band” with the Irish Star claiming they could be the biggest band to come from the North of Ireland since Snow Patrol. 2008 seen the band again praised by the BBC as a band destined to go far, with legendary Irish music magazine 'Hotpress' in April 2008 stating The Beat Poets are "a band on the cusp of something big…truly special…our new favourite band”.

Receiving airplay worldwide including the UK (Xfm, BBC, Virgin), Ireland (Today Fm, 2fm), USA (K-Rock) and Australia (Triple J) the band has been crowned Xfm unsigned winners, Virgin Radio Xtreme unsigned winners and Today Fm’s Rising Artist. With their music now licensed by the BBC, Channel 4 and Sports Giants O’Neill the poets will further push their music via MTV worldwide in 2008.

Touring relentlessly the Beat Poets have supporting World renowned acts such as Sonic Youth, The Chemical Brothers, The Duke Spirit, Nine Black Alps, The Parlotones and much more from venue’s such as Marlay Park (Dublin) to two impressive shows at 2008’s Canadian Music Week.

The Bands debut single ‘Turn It On/Shadowlands’ with Pronoia Records UK (2007) was a stepping stone for the band to self-release their debut Album in late 2008. Working with world acclaimed producers ‘Greg Haver’ (Manic Street Preachers, Lost Prophets),Dave Way (Foo Fighers, Stevie Wonder)and Neal Calderwood (Fighting With Wire, The Answer) the band will release the highly acclaimed anthem ‘Staring Stars Down’ as part of a double A-side with G.I (Generation Innocence) on Oct 6 2008, with their debut album planned for Spring 2009. .

Recently endorsed by Gio-Goi clothing (Liam Gallagher, Kasabian, Amy Winehouse, Babyshambles, The Enemy and The Artic Monkeys) the band are working with music photographer Graham Smith (www.grahamsmithphotography.com) capturing the on the road life of the quintessential Independent rock band! As the band continues to received the highest acclaim….here’s to 2008 and a year for the Poets!

This band kicks ass...so impressive I just had to play them - Tom Dunne - Today Fm

Excellent quality, top of the shop - Shaun Keavney - Xfm (London)

‘Blistering, Frenzied, blood-stirring, rock that weaves it’s way through U2, the Foos and The Vines, - NME

There's every chance The Beat Poets will have taken over the World - Alan Good - The Evening Echo

‘The Beat Poets could soon be the biggest act of Belfast since Snow Patrol’ Irish Star Magazine

There’s already a bit of buzz about these guys, and it’s plain to see why…songs are exciting and blood-stirring numbers – BBC ATL

"A band on the cusp of something big…truly special…our new favourite band” - Hotpress April 2008 Gig Review

" Another one to add to the growing list of cracking bands from here that should go far". - BBC ATL Gig Review March 2008

"Inclusion of The Beat Poets on the roster of performers to look out for this year is a definitive must! " - Cheryl Hoar - Noise Makes Enemies - April 2008

"The Beat Poets: the only Irish import you really need to know about. Enough said! - KTSCH Toronto CMW 2008

"The industry can’t ignore such an evident talent, so hopefully the time when we hear John Dinsmore send his call through a stadium crowd is not that far ahead." - Sugarbuzz (London)

Other Sites:

www.myspace.com/beatpoets - Official Myspace Site

www.sonicbids.com/thebeatpoets (Full Electronic Press Kit)

www.bebo.com/tbps - Offical Bebo Site (New)

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Beat-Poets/9083889511 - Official Facebook Fan Page(New)

www.arockpoet.vox.com – Official Online Blog

www.youtube.com/thebeatpoets - The Beat Poets TV

Discography

Staring Stars Down / Bloodline - Double A-side Radio Only release, has received airplay worldwide including Xfm (London), Virgin Radio Extreme (London), Xfm Scotland, Today Fm (Ireland), Triple J (Australia), playlisted on 12 stations throughout Ireland, and also received airplay in the US and Canada.

G.I. (Generation Innocence) / Race released for promotional release only – Worldwide Airplay.

Debut double A side Single 'Turn It On/ Shadowlands' on release under Pronoia Records – Available on www.hmv.co.uk and worldwide via www.tunetribe.com and www.itunes.com.