On Friday September 29, Ben and Tracey will be in conversation with poet Simon Armitage about their songs and books and their time in Hull where they formed Everything But The Girl in 1982. The event is part of Hull 2017, a year-long celebration of the city’s culture, and takes place at Jubilee Church at 6pm. Tickets are free. Book here.
We’re excited to announce that Ben’s independent label, Buzzin’ Fly Records, has taken over ownership of the first eight Everything But The Girl albums and associated B-sides and rarities covering the years 1984-1995. The catalogue – from Eden to Amplified Heart – had previously been controlled by Warner Music. Buzzin’ Fly has immediately partnered with the newly-launched independent label, Chrysalis Records to help in the catalogue’s future. While no new Everything But The Girl recordings are planned, it is hoped the new deal will help shine a light on eleven years of work Ben and Tracey are still very proud of. The first job will be to service all the major streaming services with the recent deluxe album re-issues released on CD in the final years of Warner ownership.