“Fireworks Magazine Issue63-UK rockers BEATS WORKING are back with a cracking new album called ‘Calm’.The band are: John Hardman - vocals, guitar, keyboards, Lynn Sheppard - vocals, bass guitar Chris Glover - drums & percussion, Simon Prickett - guitar, vocals I caught up with John to find out more.Beats Working are a 4 piece guitar orientated rock band from the UK started in 1986 by John Hardman, ex of EMI band Sunfighter in the late 70s, and Chris Glover, their drummer, ex of rock bands Last Straw & Paris. Their initial album release (on vinyl) ‘Life On A Wire’ in 1986 was followed by a further 7 albums and their last official band release was the EP ‘No More Tomorrows’. John subsequently released a re-mastered set of songs that were in the pipeline after their ‘Calm’ album called ‘Look Ups’ and their unfinished album ‘Perspection’ is still ongoing! The band are now set for a new 2014 launch with a brand new album called ‘Unfinished Business’ www.beatswor”

“Classic Rock Magazine review of the album 'Calm' "It’s not often Britain produces a truly classy, mainstream rock band. But Beats Working definitely fall into this category. A combination of Dire Straits, Pink Floyd and Bad Company with added touches of Barclay James Harvest this foursome make it all sound so relaxed and easy, as they groove their way through 12 stylishly melodic songs that ooze maturity, yet avoid sounding contrived. One of the most impressive British rock albums in ages, ’Calm’ is classic rock in all senses of the term." MALCOLM DOME, Classic Rock Magazine”

“IUMA (Internet Underground Music Archive) collection https://archive.org/details/iuma-beats_working Over a period of five years BEATS WORKING recorded legendary albums 'Putting It About' & 'Exaggerate'. Determined to keep on working and the bands love of writing/performing, they returned to the studio. ELECTROMAN was the result of many months hard work and Beats Working immediately decided to go out onto the road once again to promote their new album. It was decided after three studio albums to capture the LIVE sound of the band. LIVE AT THE DROME was recorded at West London Aero Club at White Waltham Aerodrome, UK. The live tracks captivates the bands musical style combining their power and sensitivity of playing. More gigging and writing has resulted in the bands best album to date - CALM. Beats Working are fast establishing themselves as one of the finest rock bands around, both inside and outside the studio.”