From Liverpool to Leith is the debut album from singer songwriter SheBeat. Created over the last few years with husband producer Ian White (Sons of the Descent/ The Wendys), this record is from the heart and a new Scottish Indie Folk Pop classic. A Leith lovechild, available now on Bandcamp as a digital release, and to order on vinyl and CD https://shebeatmusic.bandcamp.com/. Other streaming sites will be available soon.
"I'm infatuated with this song [Whether]. SheBeat makes super infectious pop and I love it It's a really great album, check it out."
BBC SCOTLAND RODDY HART SHOW Jill O'Sullivan
Somehow in the gaps of their busy lives, this artist and producer team have put together a fantastic collection of songs for this debut long player from the Liverpool singer songwriter, now based in Leith. The title of the album From Liverpool to Leith came from a fringe-Fringe show of the same name written and performed by SheBeat in August 2022 which told the story of SheBeat from her humble cellar dwelling beginnings to feeling the sunshine on Leith.
The songs are carefully curated from the SheBeat catalogue, along with a new love song Whether written together. There are gorgeous remastered and reworkings of previously recorded songs - Impossible, Believe, Freaky, Rainproof, Feels Like and Catch Your Breath - the latter featuring a smorgasbord of talented musical pals from across the world (more details below). Popular singles are included too, remastered, and will see their first physical release on vinyl and CD (Homecoming Queen, Rock N Roll Witch and So Into You) for this long player.
SheBeat Jodie said: “This has been a labour of love, literally, making music with Ian is one of my favourite things to do. Like most people, we are very busy with work and family, plus we have a very healthy social life and since lockdown have become total telly addicts, so it’s been a huge effort to find the time, energy and head space to put this together. I wouldn’t have made it without Ian’s encouragement, so I keep thanking him for this record existing. He knows how much it means to me as an artist to have this record in the world. We’re working class artists on a DIY budget and timeline, so getting art made is sometimes an achievement in itself. And I’ve been blown away by his creative producer skills. I’m a poet with stories and some cowboy chords. Ian is the master producer, musician and engineer. This album marks 10 years of my writing, performing and recording music, so it’s a massive milestone for me. And I’m so thrilled that we have created this together in Leith.”
“One of my favourite things about being a part of the independent UK music scene is the people I’ve met while playing at gigs up and down the country over the last decade. Music is magic and has gifted this a supportive, creative community. This inspired a collaborative reworking of my song Catch Your Breath which features a sprinkling of talented folks - Sarah Gallagher, Iain King (Sleekit), Zöe Howe, Daniel McGeever and my sister Victoria Galitzine all provide additional vocals, while my brother-in-law Bobby Hanson is on bass, and Quinn Lam is on lead guitar. I wish we could have put more of my friends on it, but we didn’t want to overdo it. The song sounds joyful with my pals singing and playing along which is perfect for this ‘chin up tune’ for a dreary day.”
WHATS NEXT
“I’ll be promoting the album with a UK tour - keep an eye on my socials for details @shebeatmusic - and we’re putting a band together to collaborate on some new music.
Next year I’m taking part in a theatre show for the first time which should be interesting. It’s called Under The Mersey Moon with original songs written by my friends Jimmy Rae and Peter Davies. I’ll be continuing the Afternoon Delight live shows we started this year, showcasing fantastic new music from the Scottish Music Scene, plus I’ll carry on presenting and producing SheBeat’s Scottish Music Scene every first Friday of the month for Louder Than War Radio.”
ARTWORK
“The cover art is a photo of an early Cavern gig in Liverpool taken by my friend Tequila. The physical vinyl and CD reverse side artwork features a new photo from Leith Depot taken by my friend Trevor Pake. Both photos are taken at legendary music venues which felt like the perfect illustration of the album title.”
In the Leith photo you see SheBeat Jodie and Ian White enjoying a pint of the black stuff in the window for maximum Hopper Nighthawks vibes. Also on the physical copies of the album is a line portrait by SheBeat’s sister Victoria Galitzine, an English artist now based in the sunshine state of California.
TRACKS
Impossible
A new recording of one of my oldest songs. The magical Zoe Howe on backing vocals.
Rainproof
A reworking of a song from my second EP. Daniel McGeever on dreamy backing vocals.
Freaky
A reworking of an early song from my first EP. Soulful backing vocals from Iain King.
Homecoming Queen
Remastered reworked song, released originally in 2021.
Rock N Roll Witch
Remastered song, originally released in 2022, was inspired by the radio show jingle I wrote for broadcaster and writer pal Zöe Howe.
Believe
A remastered reworking of my ‘yes you can’ tune with a little Leith love.
Home
Released in May 2024 and the first single from the album. Sublime backing vocals from Sarah Gallagher. (Played on BBC Radio Scotland several times thanks to The Roddy Hart Show and Vic Galloway.)
So Into You
A remastered reworked single from 2021 featuring shore sounds of Prestonpans.
Whether
A new love song and duet from husband and wife, featuring Ian White on vocals.
Feels Like
A reworking of my 2016 song with soothing backing vocals from Iain King.
Catch Your Breath
A reworking of the title song from my third EP with a smorgasbord of talented pals. Backing vocals from Zöe Howe, Iain King, Sarah Gallagher and my sister Victoria Galitzine. Additional funky bass guitar from Bobby Hanson and lead guitar magic from Quinn Lam.
All songs written & performed by SheBeat & Ian White
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