Sexbeat emerged from London's iconic Batcave club in the early 1980s, a pivotal venue in the post-punk and goth rock movements. Founded by resident DJ Hamish MacDonald, the band featured Sophie Chery on bass and Linzi Light on drums. Their track "Sexbeat" gained prominence on the 'Batcave: Young Limbs And Numb Hymns' compilation, leading to a deal with ABC Records. Despite recording singles like "Pump" and "Sweat," the band's essence was often lost in production. They shared stages with acts like The Cramps and Sisters of Mercy, performing at venues such as CBGBs and Danceteria. In 2024, a posthumous 7” single of "Sexbeat" was released, reaffirming their influence on the goth and post-punk scenes. ([deathrock.com](https://deathrock.com/sexbeat/?utm_source=openai))