British Music Collection’s archives.The new record collates some of Beat’s work dating back to the 1970s and ‘80s, featuring compositions made on synths, tape machines and other acoustic instruments.Although ‘Pioneering Knob Twiddler’ marks a more accessible release of her music, the album is still a limited release, with only 500 physical copies being made available.
The record is, however, also available on streaming platforms and can be heard below.A former student of the Birmingham Conservatoire, Beat faced obstacles in her career because of her gender.
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