"Beat Boy" is a 1984 single by Visage, notable for its harder, more aggressive electronic sound and its deviation from the synth-pop aesthetic of their previous work. The single marked a transitional period for the band, showcasing a willingness to experiment with a heavier, rock-influenced electronic style.
- The single "Beat Boy" was released on Polydor Records in October 1984.
- Unlike their earlier, more commercially successful singles, "Beat Boy" did not chart.
- The B-side to "Beat Boy" was the track "Final American", also featuring a more abrasive sound.
Visage is a British electronic music act founded in 1978 by Steve Strange and Rusty Egan, known for their pioneering work in the New Romantic movement and synth-pop. While the band experienced its greatest commercial success in the early 1980s, "Beat Boy" represented a shift in their sound and a departure from their earlier hits.
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