The 'Beat Goes On' offers light to darkness - It covers the themes of love, beauty, hope and nature, and sets these in opposition to sadness, loss, fear, and hurt. 'The Beat' draws on blues, soul, folk, jazz, Americana, and Roots music.
The album was recorded in London and in Austin, Texas, with producer Mark Hallman. Sean's voice, guitar and piano are front and centre, alongside Hallman's exquisite multi-instrumental production. 'The Beat Goes On' is made from eleven songs, ten written entirely by Sean, plus an interpretation of a poem by the American laureate, Robert Frost.