Beat(goes)on
Remember the name… Beaton
Published on February 13th, 2012 | Jonny Abrams
Next up in Rocksucker‘s series of hearty recommendations come the chunky, rushing beats and tripped-out sparseness of Beaton. Have a listen, now…
Who are you and where do you come from?
My name is Beaton, I come from London (born in North, live in East)
How would you describe your music, if pushed?
Electronic – Drum and Bass/Jungle/Dubstep/Trip Hop/Orchestral.
Who or what are your primary inspirations for music-making?
People: Hendrix, Break, Portishead, Tribe called Quest, Lamb, Led Zeppelin, The Cinematic Orchestra.
What: To make other people feel with my music what other people’s does to me.
Where can we hear your music?
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/andrewgbeaton
Which have been your most exciting gigs so far?
Playing at the recent Elysian Project NYE One Day Festival, such an amazing crowd.
Recommend three albums that we might not have heard of?
Jon Hopkins – Insides
BT – This Binary Universe
Phaeleh – Fallen Light
Any other acts you’d like to recommend or give a shout-out to?
DJ Muse – soundcloud.com/jamiemuse
Cellardore – soundcloud.com/cellardore
Polar Snare – soundcloud.com/polarsnares
McMash Clan – soundcloud.com/themcmashclan
Beaton, thank you.
About the Author
Jonny Abrams Editor of Rocksucker and the website's founder, Jonny is passionate about the music he listens to, both good and bad, as well as interviewing his favourite musicians.
