Beat Music

Beat music emerged in the early 1960s in the UK, characterised by its infectious rhythms and catchy melodies, creating a soundtrack that had teenagers in a frenzy, if they weren't too busy attempting to perfect their dance moves. It sounds like the cheeky love child of rock 'n' roll and pop, with twangy guitars and tidy harmonies that practically beg you to clap along, whilst never taking themselves too seriously. The genre is often seen as a precursor to the British Invasion, leading to a musical revolution that would make even the Queen tap her foot in approval.