Alphabeat's video
for Fascination has garnered an astounding 3 million hits in just 3 months, though. That puts the band's video up there with some of the highest ranked and rated videos ever hosted by the web giant.
So, what does the YouTube success mean for the band? It means that their popularity is growing enormously. A quick check of the comments on this video, alone, reveals the love that their fans bear for the band. Alphabeat is poised to quickly make a name for themselves in the music world on both sides of the pond. The debut album, "This is Alphabeat", comes out around the world on 2 June 2008. Eager fans can download the single
10,000 Nights online
from the band's website (ThisIsAlphabeat.com).
Their 3 million hits is nothing to scoff at, especially when you consider that some videos featured by news organization in the UK and the US have had far fewer visits than that. Overall, this is an auspicious start for one of the most promising bands to come on the scene in recent years. Residents of Britain will be happy to know that they can catch this YouTube sensation touring around the UK, visiting various festivals and generally having a good time.
What does the band think about their newfound success? They find it exciting and fulfilling, of course. In addition, they have been overwhelmed by the turnout for their most recent shows, notably in Brighton at the pier and one at Hector's House. The overwhelming response to their shows has also fuelled even more hits to their YouTube videos, increasing the other two featured videos by a considerable amount.
To date, though, Fascination has garnered the largest amount of fans. Browsing through the comments reveals just how widespread their fan base really is. You will find comments in English, German and several other languages. Part of this is due to the fact that the band is originally from Copenhagen, though it is also a testament to the enormous popularity of 80's style pop and the unique way that Alphabeat presents their music. With the growing fan base and worldwide recognition, Alphabeat is poised to take the reins of the pop music world in the UK, very quickly and is even making inroads into the US.
