Beat Motel Zine

This week on Beat Motel, Andrew is joined by the ever-eloquent Dr. Sam to unpack the joys, horrors, and outright weirdness of musicians who make sweet music and even sweeter love together. Things get rolling with a heated debate about whether soup is a drink, a meal, or just a gateway to genital injury. Seriously.From Tom Waits' transformation at the hands of Kathleen Brennan to the relentless Yoko Ono bashing that both Andrew and Sam righteously defend, this episode is a heady blend of irreverent insight and musical deep cuts. We also plunge into the murky waters of band names that make you cringe (hello, Mum Jeans), and wax lyrical about the magic - and occasional monstrosity - of musical power couples.Expect shoutouts to Fleetwood Mac's inter-band bonking, Linda McCartney's immovable sausages, and some righteous love for Man On Man (yes, Roddy Bottom and Joey Holeman are real names). We also throw in rants about Giraffe (not the animal), bad reggae breakdowns in Bond themes, and a stunningly middle-aged moan about fusion food restaurants.Riffs of the weekDr Sam's RiffCypress Hill with the London Symphony Orchestra - When The Shit Goes Down (1:30)Andrew's RiffPrince Daddy & The Hyena - Thrashville 2/3 (ft. Kississippi) (1:54)Dr Sam's track choicesTom Waits - No One Knows When I'm Gone (0:10)Yoko Ono - Give Me Something (opening)Man on Man - Showgirls (0:40)Year of the Knife - Your Control (1:30)Andrew's track choicesThe Kinks - Big Sky (0:56)Wings - Live and Let Die (0:45)Sonic Youth - 100% (1:53)Fleetwood Mac - The Chain (3:02)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

Welcome to the Beat Motel podcast, where this week Andrew is joined by Dr Sam for a deep-dive into one of music's most controversial themes: why so many fascinating artists are also colossal bellends.What starts as a light-hearted waffle about lubricated lips and ear balm (yeah, that happened) quickly takes a sharp swerve into the murky territory of artists who challenge our moral compasses. From Marilyn Manson's whiny victim lyrics to Jerry Lee Lewis marrying his 13-year-old cousin, no sacred cows are spared. We get philosophical, sociological, and sometimes just downright sweary. But it's all in the name of exploring the big question: can you separate the art from the arsehole?Also featuring:Suede and the joy of glam simplicityWhy Lou Reed was a magnificent pain in the neckThe brilliance and bafflement of Charles MingusCourtney Love finally getting the credit she deservesODB being… well… ODBDinosaur Jr's PR agent's polite "don't even bother" energyAnd yes, we talk about cancel culture. And yes, we know that'll annoy someone. Good.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- Say Sue Me - Vacation (0.15)#### Andrew's Riff- Suede - Disintegrate (2:10)### Dr Sam's track choices1. Marilyn Manson - User Friendly (opening)2. Hole - Celebrity Skin (0.31)3. Jerry Lee Lewis - Help Me Make It Through the Night (1:00)4. Charles Mingus - Vassarlean (2.56)### Andrew's track choices1. Lou Reed - Satellite of love (1:00)2. ODB - Shimmy shimmy ya (0:44)3. Dinosaur Jr - Freak Scene (2:18)4. Inspiral Carpets - I want you - Featuring Mark E Smith (0:29)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

Who knew an episode about colours could spiral into tales of crusty white-boy dreadlocks, the audio texture of brown, and Robbie bloody Williams dragging Tony Iommi into the Britpop bin fire?This week, Andrew and Dr Sam dive into the murky, vibrant, and occasionally neon world of music and its connection to colour. We're not talking about your A-Level synaesthesia essay here. This is a chaotic ramble through records that sound “pink,” bands that are spiritually “brown,” and the kind of drummers who play like malfunctioning clockwork toys (yes, Rage Against the Machine guy, we're looking at you).Expect discussions about:Why The Fadeaways might be Japan's answer to garage rock perfectionWhy Wet Leg makes Sam think of lounge-based self-pleasureSharon Osbourne being Sharon Osbourne (which is never a compliment)What it means when a song sounds like Primus and why that's both brilliant and deeply unsettlingHow audience chat at gigs should be punishable by public flogging or at least polite shushingAll this and more, plus Andrew's eternal quest to have singing lessons… and fail.Plug in, lie back, and prepare to rethink the rainbow.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- The Fadeaways - I Don't Care (opening)#### Andrew's Riff- Wet Leg - CPR (2:13)### Dr Sam's track choices1. Black Sabbath - God is Dead? (0.45)2. Melt Banana - Chain-Shot to Have Some Fun (1.15)3. Dan Deacon - Arp III: Far From Shore (1.10)4. Primus - Shake Hands with Beef (opening)### Andrew's track choices1. NoFx - Don't call me white (opening)2. Red Fang - Throw Up (4:46)3. Orkestra Obsolete - Blue Monday (2:54)4. Split Enz - I see red (opening)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

What happens when you love music but live with people who have ears? This week, Andrew and Dr. Sam dive headfirst into the steaming skip bin of Forbidden Music—those tracks that are so loathed, so divisive, or just so downright baffling that they've been banned in their own homes.From the glitchy chaos of Venetian Snares to the crime against ears that is Nightwish, no genre is safe. We cover everything from folk revolutionaries to jazz breakdowns that sound like a musical nervous breakdown. Dr. Sam gets philosophical about lo-fi wallpaper beats, and Andrew admits to weaponising avant-garde metal to end late-night YouTube sessions.Expect:Punk-pop cheese that could clog your arteriesJazz that sounds like someone dropped a saxophone down the stairsFinnish metal with the subtlety of Eurovision on steroidsWhy silence might be the ultimate forbidden tuneCasual academic analysis interrupted by fart storiesAlso in this episode:The unholy genre of metal for grandmasHow to destroy dinner parties with free jazzWhy BBC Radio 6 is for people pretending they still have an edgeSparks. Always Sparks.This one's about taste, tolerance, and trauma. What's your forbidden music? Send us your shameful tracks and tell us which song gets you kicked out of your own living room.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- Peggy Seeger - Lady, What Do You Do All Day? (1.03)#### Andrew's Riff- Sparks - A Little Bit Of Light Banter (2:01)### Dr Sam's track choices1. No Use for a Name - Chasing Rainbows (0.45)2. Albert Ayler Trio - Ghosts: Variations 1 (0.30)3. Nightwish - I Wish I Had an Angel (opening)4. Defacement - Duality (opening) ### Andrew's track choices1. Venetian Snares - Hanjal (4:35)2. Imperial Triumphant - Pleasuredome (feat. Dave Lombardo & Tomas Haake) (3:30)3. Spiritbox - Circle With Me (2:40)4. The Velvet Underground - European Son (6:31)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

This week Andrew is joined by the ever-lovely Dr. Sam to discuss albums that feel like coming home. Naturally, they barely stick to the topic. Expect bowel-related rants, coffee-fuelled enema chat, and Dr. Sam outing himself as the world's most dangerous urinal misuser.They dive into the albums that comfort them like a warm blanket (or a familiar loo seat), including Ugly Kid Joe, Black Sheep, The Kinks, and the Charlatans, while getting stuck into the finer points of why Weird Al is the hero we don't deserve, why Led Zeppelin would have been insufferable to drink with, and why toilets in Finland might be the pinnacle of personal hygiene.There's also a controversial theory connecting Smells Like Teen Spirit to Shangri-La by The Kinks, which is guaranteed to get the comment section frothing.Expect industrial-grade tangents, as the lads try and fail to stay on musical track but somehow land the plane into the cozy arms of nostalgia—covered in hot sauce and regret.Stuff we sort of talked about:Coffee enemas vs garden hosesBinoculars covered in weeFunk metal is not dead, it's just pretending to be politeThe joy of albums that teleport you back to awkward teenage yearsWhy Weird Al might be the gym soundtrack you never knew you neededSquatting over skatepark-style toilets (yes, really)If you like your music podcasts barely about music, you're in the right bog.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- Honningbarna - Schäfer (opening)#### Andrew's Riff- BC Camplight - Two Legged Dog ft. Abigail Morris (1:54)### Dr Sam's track choices1. Ugly Kid Joe - Everything About You (1.18)2. Black Sheep - The Choice Is Yours (Revisited) (2.20)3. Wayne Gibson - See You Later, Alligator (0.57)4. Weird Al - Bohemian Polka (opening)### Andrew's track choices1. The Kinks - Shangri La (2:47)2. The Charlatans - I never want an easy life if me and he were ever to get there 3. Led Zeppelin - Achilles last stand (4:07)4. Courdroy - Motorhead (1:32)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

Hold on to your ethically-sourced coffee and buckle in for a truly chaotic dive into the shallow end of music industry sellouts. This week, Andrew is joined by the ever-cynical Dr Sam, and the pair bravely attempt to answer the big questions: Can Slayer officially sod off? Is ABBA secretly prog disco royalty? Would Paul McCartney say "alright mate" if you bumped into him on the street?From slagging off Kickstarter walking boots to dissecting the Misfits' career strategy and cringing at the tragic tale of Slade 2, the duo take you through bands that have clearly replaced artistic ambition with spreadsheets and pension planning. There's love for The Halo Effect, suspicion about The Verve's reformation, and real shade thrown at Sting for treating The Police like a PLC.This episode's a riot of riffs, rants, and real talk about what happens when passion turns into product.Riff of the Week: Monarch Death Judge – "Stoner aggression for people who think Clutch need a kick up the rear."### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- Demonic Death Judge - Goner (0.50)#### Andrew's Riff- The Halo Effect - Conspire to deceive (0:09)### Dr Sam's track choices1. Slayer - I'm Gonna Be Your God (0.20)2. ABBA - If It Wasn't for the Nights (1.00)3. Slade - Hot Luv (0.30)4. Misfits (feat. Ronnie Spector) - You Belong to Me (1.06)### Andrew's track choices1. Oasis - Slide Away (4:37)2. The Police - Don't stand so close to me (2:44)3. Verve - Gravity Grave (opening)4. The Beach Boys - A Day in the Life of a Tree (2:26)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com**Takeaways**- Punk rock humor often straddles the line between clever and offensive.- Consumer products like Tesla can be disappointing in quality despite their hype.- The quest for quality in products often leads to a trade-off between comfort and durability.- Punk rock has a history of misogyny that still needs to be addressed today.- Many punk bands fail to evolve their message over time, leading to stagnation.- Nostalgia plays a significant role in how we perceive past trends and products.- Clackers were a nostalgic toy that exemplified a carefree childhood.- The punk scene has both progressive and regressive elements that reflect societal issues.- New music often draws from past influences while trying to innovate.- The podcast aims to explore music and its cultural implications. The transition of bands into business transactions is a significant theme.- Criticism of iconic bands often stems from their perceived lack of authenticity.- Celebrity interactions can lead to awkward expectations from fans.- Musicians are often seen as public figures, losing their personal space.- The craftsmanship in music production can be overlooked in favor of commercial success.- ABBA's return highlights the business side of music, despite their artistic contributions.- The sound quality and production techniques play a crucial role in music appreciation.- Critiques of musicians often reflect broader cultural sentiments about authenticity.- Celebrity culture can distort the perception of personal interactions.- Understanding the artistry behind music can enhance appreciation for the genre. Andrew discusses a book on business theory and creativity.- The conversation touches on Sting's portrayal in the music industry.- They reflect on the dynamics of famous bands and their relationships.- The impact of fame on artists is a recurring theme.- The commercialisation of music often overshadows artistic integrity.- They discuss the evolution of bands and their legacy over time.- The importance of creativity in business is emphasised.- The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining artistic vision.- They explore how artists view their audience in a commercial context.- The discussion concludes with reflections on the state of the music industry.

In this absolutely not-endorsed-by-the-Royal-Institution episode of Beat Motel, Andrew Culture and Dr. Sam strap themselves to the whirring gears of life and music — and get gloriously derailed.We start by pondering the important things in life, like testicle elasticity, sellotaping car keys to your bits, and whether Andrew has ever squatted over a mirror (thankfully, not... yet). Then it's onto weddings, disaster tourism, robot bands, Fear Factory's shady drum secrets, and the art of becoming a business arrangement instead of a band.With riffs harder than your nan's Yorkshire puddings, and opinions sharper than the dents in Dr. Sam's forehead after a cycle ride, we dive into Stiff Little Fingers, Dead Kennedys, Paul McCartney's stoner phase, and why Metal Mickey is either a robot or a stripper (jury's out).Highlights include:Sellotaping car keys where the sun don't shinePaul McCartney's suspicious love for “Waterfalls”How Fear Factory ghosted their own drummerAndrew's plan to start a noise band with the worst name everLearning why theremins sound like nuclear Armageddon (because sometimes, they actually do)If you want earnest chats about BPM and key signatures, go somewhere else. If you want testicle Newton's cradles and robot apocalypse bands — welcome home.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- The Magicians - An Invitation to Cry (2.04)#### Andrew's Riff- Stiff Little Fingers - Suspect Device (1:25)### Dr Sam's track choices1. NoMeansNo - Machine (3.20)2. Dead Kennedys - At My Job (0.17)3. Fear Factory - The Industrialist (3.22)4. Matyas Seiber - A Short Vision (5.35)### Andrew's track choices1. Paul McCartney - Check my machine (3:30)2. Suede - Metal Mickey (1:46)3. Scissorfight - Dynamite (opening)4. Fat Boy Slim - Everyone needs a 303 (2:30)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com When Paul McCartney Went Synth-Pop - Temporary Secretaryhttps://youtu.be/yNLGbGJLzcU?si=rjmklmAX-Tdoih8NWhy don't youhttps://youtu.be/3FQktsKvXcg?si=HPSGdIM7ei1dl7IU

This week, Andrew Culture is joined by Dr. San to answer the all-important question: what do Viz magazine, squirrel-based hip-hop folklore, and Captain Sensible have to do with sunglasses? A lot, apparently. From tales of tragically inebriated rodents to obscure country pastiches and mid-80s goth crooners, we dive eyeballs-first into a lens-tinted trip through musical mayhem.Expect a lovingly detailed discussion on Viz's Buster Gonad and the gang, a passionate defence of Ray Orbison's vocal blanket, ZZ Top's fraudulent tour as The Zombies, and the serious existential implications of Skepta's lyrics: "I can't see anything." Same, mate.The riffs are glorious, the tangents are ridiculous, and the jokes? Almost clever. Almost.Whether you love Skeeter Davis or just want to hear two aging music nerds trying to remember why the 2004 Viz movie was a thing, this is your stop. Just don't Google blue waffle. We warned you.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- Gary Owens Jr - Tomorrow's Stew (opening)#### Andrew's Riff- Current Value - Serenity (3:20)### Dr Sam's track choices1. Roy Orbison - Dream (opening)2. the Damned - Anti-Pope (0.10)3. ZZ Top Cheap Sunglasses (0.43)4. Tracey Ullman - Sunglasses (0.45)### Andrew's track choices1. Echo and the Bunnymen - Killing Moon (3:11)2. Skeeter Davis - Sunglasses (0:27)3. Skepta - Sunglassses at night (1:22)4. Jesus and Mary Chain - Just like honey (opening)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.comTakeaways- The importance of humor in storytelling.- Cultural references can enhance podcast engagement.- Childhood memories shape our perspectives.- Health discussions can be both serious and humorous.- Music can evoke nostalgia and personal connections.- The evolution of genres reflects societal changes.- Creative processes often stem from everyday observations.- Engaging with listeners through relatable content is key.- Exploring themes in music can lead to deeper discussions.- Humor can be a bridge to discuss serious topics. Ray Orbison's voice is described as comforting and warm.- The aesthetic of sunglasses in music reflects deeper themes.- Punk movement stripped down the concept of stage clothes.- ZZ Top's unique history includes impersonating British bands.- Skepta's humor adds a layer of absurdity to his music.- Tracy Ullman's covers highlight the obscurity of 60s music.- The conversation reveals the personal connections to music.- Music aesthetics evolve with cultural movements.- The influence of past artists is evident in modern music.- Humor in music can bridge generational gaps.

Ever slagged off a band only to later realise you were the idiot? Andrew and Dr Sam rip into their own bad takes this week as they revisit artists they once dismissed with sneering pride—only to sheepishly backpedal years later.Expect a gloriously messy mix of:Why Pharrell isn't just the Blurred Lines guy (but also maybe he is)Prolapse's majestic return and the punk power of peppercorn rentThe jaw-smashing genius of BackxwashYodelling and Hank Williams yanking open the doors of country for cynicsVelvet Underground's “Sister Ray” inspiring both confusion and adorationNoFX's The Decline being too good for the band that made itHar Mar Superstar getting misjudged by shirtless novelty vibesAnd the glory of metal mosh pits run like Strictly Come DancingOh, and there's some toilet trouble, musical misfires, and a shout-out to Hello Kitty Funland—one of the most exciting young metal bands we've seen in years (yes, really).It's punk, it's passionate, and it's a little bit unhinged. Just how we like it.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- Backxwash - Wake Up (1min)#### Andrew's Riff- Prolapse - On the quarter days (2:55)### Dr Sam's track choices1. Pharrell Williams - Just A Cloud Away (opening)2. Hank Williams - I'll Never Get Out of this World Alive (opening)3. Hella - City Folk Sitting, Sitting (2.50)4. Dillinger Escape Plan - Jim Fear (opening)### Andrew's track choices1. Har Mar Superstar - How did I get through the days (2:26)2. Pink Floyd - Echos (18:22)3. NoFx- The Decline (0:05)4. The Velvet Underground - Sister Ray (15:58)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.comHello Kitty Funland https://www.instagram.com/hkfl.band/

What do Björk, crust punks, and shattered phone screens have in common? Not a lot, unless you're listening to this week's Beat Motel episode, where Andrew is rejoined by Sam for a gloriously unhinged chat on how songs end... or don't.We spend a solid half hour rambling before even mentioning the episode's topic. But who needs structure when you've got riffs of the week ranging from crunchy sludge to grindcore bands sampling podcast clips (shoutout Hello Kitty Funland), a philosophical debate on crust punk fashion, and the inevitable descent into chat about Lord of the Rings accents, bending phones, and old dudes getting emotional about The Charlatans?We do eventually talk endings—codas, fade-outs, orgasmic musical climaxes (sorry mum), and tracks that just yeet themselves into oblivion like Sabbath's "War Pigs." You'll hear tracks that end with a question mark, songs that smash themselves to bits with piano noise, and at least one that leaves you wondering if the studio engineer fell asleep on the desk.In this episode:Why Björk is the queen of the chaos outroWhat Led Zeppelin got right with “Achilles' Last Stand”A crash course in Blackened Crust™Whether anyone actually needs a folding phoneWhy crust punks are just vegans with patches and traumaHow The Clash nailed the fade-out (and birth control lyrics)Oh, and we manage to wind up fans of Pantera and Dave Mustaine in one go. You're welcome.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- Slither - Master of Suspense (2.26)#### Andrew's Riff- Hello Kitty Fun land preview### Dr Sam's track choices1. Bjork - Crystalline (4.00)2. ZU - Ostia (4.25)3. Descendents - Clean Sheets (2.43) 4. The Clash - Rudie Can't Fail (2.46)### Andrew's track choices1. Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand (9:20)2. Television - Prove It (4:30)3. Black Sabbath - War Pigs (7:25)4. The Charlatans - [No One] Not Even The Rain (3:54)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

Clip shows suck, don't they? But hey, what you're going to do? This is a clip show. In this so-called episode (which is mostly filler), Andrew Culture looks back at some of the people who have been guest hosts over the past year.

The Influence of the Velvet Undergroundwith special guest Dave Lennon (Lost in the Groove Podcast)What happens when two podcast hosts—one from sunny Florida, the other from soggy Suffolk—sit down to worship at the altar of The Velvet Underground? Absolute chaos, that's what.In this episode of Beat Motel, Andrew is joined by Dave Lennon from Lost in the Groove to unravel the weird, wonderful, and often dysfunctional legacy of Lou Reed and co. Expect deep dives into the genius of John Cale, Nico's awkward-but-iconic vocals, and why Mo Tucker deserved better.Along the way, we also offend Replacements fans, ponder what David Bowie talked about while curling one out, and discuss how Arctic Monkeys gave a pension to a punk poet. There's also a band called Prolapse. Yes, really.If you're a Velvet Underground hater, stay tuned. You might just learn something… or at least laugh at our expense.Featuring:Nico's German glamour and tragic misdiagnosisJohn Cale's Welsh wizardryLou Reed: songwriting genius or professional nightmare?How VU inspired noise rock, punk, and half of Andrew's record collectionBands that owe everything to VU (but won't admit it)Why the Jesus & Mary Chain sound like a hangover in churchShoutouts to Prolapse, Arctic Monkeys, Spacemen 3, and moreThis is the most passionate episode we've done about a band, It's chaos. It's love. It's The Velvet Underground.### Riffs of the week#### Dave Lennon's Riff- Harry Nilsson - Without You (2:06)#### Andrew's Riff- Pijn - Our endless hours (5:23)### Dave Lennon's track choices1. The Velvet Underground - Sweet Jane (2:29)2. The Velvet Underground - Tomorrow's Parties (2:49)3. The Velvet Underground - Sunday Morning (opening)4. The Velvet Underground - Run Run (3:36)### Andrew's track choices1. Spacemen 3 - Come down easy (2:39)2. The Jesus and Mary Chain - Snakedriver (opening)3. The Arctic Monkeys - Cornerstone (1:23)4. Prolapse - Flex (9:11)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

Ever found yourself at a gig, three beers deep, staring at a merch table and wondering why the hell a band is selling a manhole cover? Well, Andrew Laws and Dr Sam (aka Dr Roid Rage) have. This week, they dive headfirst into the bizarre, impractical, and sometimes downright offensive world of band merchandise.From Misfits flogging literally anything with a skull on it (including Tiki mugs, because obviously) to Norwegian punk bands financing entire albums with municipal infrastructure, this episode is a deep dive into capitalism gone feral.Also covered:The accidental genius of John Shuttleworth's wooden spoonsIron Maiden's questionable first attempt at beerThe existential tragedy of crust punks taking themselves too seriouslyWhether Kiss will one day sell branded oxygen for their aging fansWolves in the Throne Room and their "merch" table full of sticksStrap in for tales of merch regret, punk rock nonsense, and Andrew nearly wetting himself by the end of the episode.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- clipping. - Dominator (opening)#### Andrew's Riff- Trelldom - The voice that whispers (2:50)### Dr Sam's track choices1. Sick of it All - America (1.10)2. Misfits - Forbidden Zone (opening)3. Minutemen - Shit From an Old Notebook (0.30)4. The Dogs - Melt (1.00)### Andrew's track choices1. Red Flag 77 - How Low (0:10)2. John Shuttleworth - Two Margarines (0:20)3. The Brand New Heavies - People Get Ready (0:50)4. Wolves in the Throne Room - Born from the serpents eye (3:20)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

What music will we love when we're old and decrepit? Will we swap death metal for classical funeral masses, or will we just keep playing Rush until it finally makes sense? In this episode, Andrew Laws and Dr. Sam (aka Salmonella) explore how our musical tastes might evolve (or decay) as we age.

Welcome to Beat Motel Podcast - Episode 121, where Andrew Laws and Dr Sam set fire to good taste and dance around the ashes.

Ever looked at your old gig T-shirts and thought, "What was I on?" Well, we have, and in this episode, Andrew and his co-host, Dr. Sam, take a long, hard look at the bands and genres they once adored but now make them cringe (or at least yawn).We start strong with Andrew explaining how Jackie Chan's autobiography is more important than socialism, followed by a deep philosophical debate about whether public transport seats and kids' clothes share the same stain-hiding technology.Then, it's time for Riff of the Week, featuring Vulture Feather, leading to complaints about modern albums being allergic to variety. From there, it's straight into the theme—genres and bands we've grown out of—which turns into an old-man rant-fest about ska-punk, pop-punk, groove metal, and the perils of a one-trick-pony approach to music.Expect: A loving takedown of Reel Big Fish, Pantera, and Choking Victim A moment of nostalgia that almost redeems the ska-punk era Why Andrew's bookshelf once betrayed him on a Zoom call A touching farewell to Kyuss, who were just a gateway drug to Black Sabbath The reason Phil Anselmo's questionable politics make Pantera even harder to revisit Weekend at Bernie's: The Pantera Tour EditionAs always, we go wildly off-topic, including a passionate discussion about AI eating your data, how ska bassists should be paid double, and why people walking around with their hands in their trousers need to get a grip (literally).Then Andrew slams the door on the episode mid-sentence, leaving Dr. Sam confused but not surprised.Give it a listen. If you disagree, go start your own damn podcast.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- Vulture Feather - Blood Knot (0.46)#### Andrew's Riff- Shels - Journey to the plains (5:35)### Dr Sam's track choices1. Reel Big Fish - She's Famous Now (opening)2. Chocking Victim - 500 Channels (1.45)3. Pantera - 13 Steps to Nowhere (0.30)4. Whores - Participation Trophy (0.50)### Andrew's track choices1. The Inspiral Carpets - Gimmie Shelter - Peel Session version (2:49)2. No Use For a Name - Inside (1:29)3. Kyuss - Un Sandpiper (0:18)4. Saosin - I can tell there was an accident here earlier (1:26)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

This week, Andrew is joined once again by the ever-ready, ever-fit Oli—because let's be honest, he's always on standby when the usual suspects drop the ball. Together, they take a deep dive into crate digging, both in the literal sense of flicking through dusty vinyl sleeves and in the modern-day algorithm-fueled digital rabbit hole of obscure musical discoveries.

This week, Andrew and Sam dive into the sheer agony behind some of music's most infamous recordings. From bandmates quitting mid-session to entire studios being demolished, these albums came at a heavy price.In this episode:Pranking housemates with terrifyingly coloured bodily fluids – because why not?Fleetwood Mac's Rumours – an album powered by divorce, cocaine, and spite.My Bloody Valentine's Loveless – two years, 19 studios, and a label nearly going bankrupt.The Rolling Stones running from taxes – did Exile on Main St. indirectly cause the Falklands War?Laura Jane Grace and Against Me!'s studio struggles – when your band falls apart mid-recording.Ska bands aging while their fans don't – a real existential crisis.Music, pranks, politics, and a deep appreciation for bands that suffered for their art.### Riffs of the week#### Dr Sam's Riff- Laura Jane Grace - Your Dick (God's Dick) (opening) #### Andrew's Riff- White Ward - Leviathan (8:30)### Dr Sam's track choices1. Against Me - Black Me Out (0.34)2. Streetlight Manifesto - The Littlest Things (0.29)3. The Clash - We are the Clash (0.30)4. Capdown - Blood, Sweat and Fears (0.30)### Andrew's track choices5. My Bloody Valentine - Only Shallow (opening)6. Fleetwood Mac - The Chain (dunno)7. Suede - Introducing the band (opening)8. The Rolling Stones - Rocks Off (4:00)

We start strong with batter-fried nonsense, birthday chaos, and a bit of early swearing to keep things respectable (naturally). From there, we rip into bands, black metal, weird band names, and whether or not you should ever talk to someone at the urinal (spoiler: no!).This week's theme? Albums that should've been EPs, or as we call it: “Long-winded b0llocks that should've been cut down before they met the general public.” Orville Peck, System of a Down, Franz Ferdinand, and more are on the chopping block.There's praise, rants, and digressions into classic black metal, punk rock toilet moments, Norwegian insults, and Dillinger Escape Plan references. Also, how exactly did The Lars and their obsession with vintage dust drive their label insane?If you came for structure, well… good luck. But if you want a messy, raw music rant with urine-soaked detours, you're in the right place.

This week on Beat Motel, Andrew welcomes Daz Hewitt, Ipswich music legend and former bandmate, to talk about band reunions—both glorious and catastrophic. Of course, they immediately derail the topic and spiral into madness. Expect absolute nonsense, including:

This week, Andrew welcomes Dr. Sam (aka Flan F***er Page—yes, really) for a deep dive into _great_ musical collaborations. Along the way, they cover everything from Tito Puente to Sinead O'Connor, the genius of Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, and a story about Ginger Baker's olive farm that involves derelict barns, blind-drunk driving, and horses casually chilling indoors. Expect rants about Gary Boys (and how they ruined Ipswich's traffic flow), the horror of Elton John being "a bit too nice," and why Michael Jackson's legal team was probably modeled after Mr. Burns' army of lawyers. Oh, and the duo revisits Bowie collaborations—because sometimes even the Thin White Duke gets it wrong. Also discussed: - Why siblings harmonize better (scientifically proven during heated sibling arguments). - Prog metal that sounds like unicorns having a fistfight. - How to tell if you've ever accidentally given your partner a migraine with music. This episode is a messy, joyful, and slightly unhinged celebration of collaborations—because life's too short for solo acts. ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Tito Puente - Cua Cua (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - Cream - Toad (0:20) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. The Last Poets with Bernard Purdie- Blessed Are That Struggle (opening) 2. Motorpsycho - Through the Veil (5.20) 3. Lina_Raul Refree - Foi Deus (opening) 4. The Slits - So Tough (opening) ### Andrew's track choices 1 - John Grant and Sinead O'Conner - GMF (2:20) 2 - Elton John, Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart (2:53) 3 - Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure (2:54) 4 - Finn - Angels Heap (2:10) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

Andrew Culture teams up with Dr. Sam to unpack the most baffling, eyebrow-raising, and just plain pointless musical collaborations ever inflicted on humanity. From Elton John's karaoke shenanigans with Orville Peck to the baffling Lou Reed and Metallica mash-up that _should have stayed a rumor_, this episode is a glorious deep dive into the "why even bother?" of music history. Along the way, Andrew mourns the repetitive sound of butter dishes, Dr. Sam defends Franz Ferdinand (but not their Doppler obsession), and both hosts gleefully alienate entire fan bases. You'll hear mentions of singing potatoes, Christian vulvas (don't Google that), and the painful truth about Guinness. Whether it's Dropkick Murphys leaning too hard into Irish clichés or Scott Walker doing... whatever that was with Sunn O))), Andrew and Sam leave no collaboration unmocked. And for those brave enough to listen, there's even a side rant on why people clapping at gigs should be outlawed. --- **Highlights**: - Elton John covering his _own_ song with Orville Peck. Why?! - Lou Reed and Metallica's “Lulu”—the art rock album no one asked for. - The Dropkick Murphys, Shane MacGowan, and the world's most tragic enablers. - Scott Walker and Sunn O))), or: how many amps does it take to ruin a song? - Musical side hustles, singing raisins, and why plastic picnic tables are the true MVPs of the noise scene. Tune in if you're not afraid to laugh at (and love) the absurdity of music. ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Franz Ferdinand - The Doctor (1.37) #### Andrew's Riff - Insomnium - 1696 (3:45) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Orville Peck & Elton John - Saturday's Night Alright (For Fighting) : 0.30 2. Dropkick Murphys & Shane MacGowan - Good Rats (0:20) 3. Soulfly with Christian Wolbers - No (0:40) 4. Scott Walker + Sunn 0))) - Brando (1.10) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Sonic Youth & Chuck D - Kool thing (1:57) 2. Lou Reed & Metallica: The View (0:54) 3. Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus - Don't dream it's over (2:11) 4. Mick Jagger and David Bowie - Dancing in the Street (2:06) https://youtu.be/BHkhIjG0DKc?si=_edu5W-c1_Zg_Ky6

In this week's episode, Andrew is joined by the enigmatic Dr. Sam to dissect the sticky, smelly world of B-sides. From Suede's majestic castaways to Korn's half-baked remixes, they wade knee-deep into what makes a B-side a banger or just a bad idea. Along the way, Andrew reminisces about the peculiar 80s phenomenon of white dog poo, the trauma of squishy sandals, and why Ipswich is (mercifully) less turd-laden these days. Dr. Sam brings his sharp ear and an unsettling amount of love for freaky remixes, while Andrew stirs the pot with a few eyebrow-raising picks (Iron Maiden, we're looking at you). Together, they traverse the highs and lows of music's forgotten gems, with enough tangents to make a GPS give up. Expect tales of childhood horrors, rants about CD singles, and a surprisingly deep discussion about Supergrass and the Manic Street Preachers. Oh, and a mission to prove that Nigel Farage is unfit to lead anything, let alone reform. Grab a drink, settle in, and prepare for musical musings with a side of irreverent nonsense. ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Bad Shout - Doublecross (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - Tigran Hamasyan - The Kingdom (1:30) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Green Day - Outsider (opening) 2. Smashing Pumpkins - Mouth of Babes (opening) 3. Korn - Freak on a Leash (Freakin' Bitch Mix) - 1.00 4. Run DMC, Jason Nevins - It's Like That (2.30) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Suede - Killing of a flashboy (2:35) 2. The Stone Roses - Guerenica (3:30) 3. Queen - I'm in love with my car (2:10) 4. Iron Maiden - Mission From 'Arry (2.42) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

In this episode of **Beat Motel**, Andrew Culture and Ollie dive headfirst into the treacherous waters of cover songs. From Blur's awkward moments to Jimi Hendrix being untouchable, the duo debates which bands and tracks are simply too sacred, complex, or ridiculous to cover. Along the way, they drop truth bombs about Madonna's infamous coffee table book, dissect Damon Albarn's lounge act origins for "Song 2," and explain why American men are just _built different_. Hear tales of function band virtuosity, the chaotic logistics of covering Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and the unspeakable madness of Frank Zappa's rock operas. Plus, you'll discover why Sparklehorse feels like reading someone else's mail and why trying to recreate Emperor's riffs live might just cause a nervous breakdown. Also, Ollie tries to guess some classic tracks and... fails gloriously. Think you can do better? Tune in for riffs, banter, and one of the most hilariously unstructured episodes yet. ### Riffs of the week #### Oli's Riff - Bedhead - Golden Brown (0:00-0:30) #### Andrew's Riff - Gatecreeper - Dead Star (3:12 - 3:41) ### Oli's track choices 1. Polvo - Can I Ride (0:20-0:50) 2. Godspeed you! Black Emperor - East Hastings (11:30-12:00) 3. Sparklehorse - Gold Day (3:00-3:30) 4. Grouper - I'd Rather be Sleeping (2:06 - 2:36) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Elder - The Fallen Veil (1:34) 2. Emperor - Depraved (2:00) 3. Jimi Hendrix - Axis bold as love (2:44) 4. Frank Zapper and the Mothers of Invention - Billy the mountain (23:29) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

This week on **Beat Motel**, Andrew's joined by Jago for a full-on rummage through the dusty vinyl crate of movie soundtracks. It's soundtracks, but not as you know them—Michael Caine movies, unexpected Quincy Jones bangers, and one or two synth-heavy horrors. Along the way, they rant about fake live albums, discuss why Portishead's “wrong” notes sound so right, and reminisce about teenage Grebo grievances. Somehow, it spirals into video game scores, the unexpected brilliance of 1930s musicals, and the sheer absurdity of Iggy Pop glitter-riding audiences. And yes, someone has beef with _The Stooges'_ production—sacrilege? Tune in and decide. Grab a cuppa, roll up your sleeves, and dive headfirst into the chaos. Expect the usual mix of music nerdery, dry humor, and head-scratching tangents. ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - Portishead - Silence (4:02) #### Andrew's Riff - So What - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley and Bill Evans (5:17) ### Jago's track choices 1. Lalo Schifrin - Scorpio's View (1:40) - Dirty Harry 2. The Electric Prunes - Kyrie Eleison (0:54) - Easy Rider 3. Jessica Curry - A storm over Yaughton (opening) - Everybody's gone to the rapture 4. John Harrison - Prologue/Welcome to creep show (2:30) - The Creep Show ### Andrew's track choices 1. Roy Budd - Get Carter - Main Theme (opening) - Get Carter 2. Pink Floyd - Ibiza Bar (1:30) - More 3. Quincy Jones - Get a bloomin move on (0:38) - The Italian Job 4. Iggy Pop - Lust for life (opening) - Trainspotting Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com Who sampled - https://www.whosampled.com/

It's the episode where **Andrew Culture** and Dr. Sam somehow make an entire hour of toilet chat, dodgy sampling, and musical rambling sound like a work of art. From unicorn stools (Google at your own risk) to squatting like a Baltic legend, the pair venture into a shambolic journey across music that sampled _what?!_ Expect the unexpected as they break down: - **Bodsore** sounding like a black metal fever dream. - A British punk banger sampling Windows' startup sound. - _Tricky's_ expensive 90s sampling wizardry when only the four richest kings of Europe owned a sampler. - **DJ Shadow**, pre-_Endtroducing_, and _Prodigy's_ cheeky meow-powered rave anthem. - A bizarre mashup of _Biggie Smalls_ and Thomas the Tank Engine. Oh, and Andrew once owned a wardrobe from a public toilet. As you do. So get ready to question your music taste, learn more about squat angles than you ever asked for, and celebrate the ridiculousness of samples that make you yell: _They sampled WHAT?!_ ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Bedsore - A Colossus, an Elephant, a Winged Horse, the Dragon Rendezvous (7.30) #### Andrew's Riff - Man/Woman/Chainsaw - The Boss (0:51) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Aceyalone - The Walls and Windows (opening) 2. Fig 4.0 - CTRL+ALT+DEL (opening) 3. Megachurch - Receive It (1.40) 4. Thomas the Dank Engine (opening) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Tricky - Struggling (2:57) 2. Dj Shadow and the Groove Robbers - Hindsight (0:50) 3. The Prodigy - Charlie Says (1:25) 4. M.I.A - Paper Planes (2:10) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

This week on **Beat Motel**, Andrew is joined by the triumphant return of Ollie, a co-host who's now "back by beat demand" (his words). Together, they light a candle for forgotten bands—metaphorically, of course, to avoid the insurance fraud that their shrine mishap inspired. From nostalgia-soaked anecdotes to relentless riffs, this episode explores the dusty edges of musical memory. **Highlights**: - **Turbo Prog Love:** Ollie's "Riff of the Week" honors Cleft's "Trap Door," described by a mate as “so good I want to sip on it.” - **Bands Gone Missing:** Andrew and Ollie dig into forgotten gems like Salad, Kickball, and Polaris, pondering why talent doesn't always equal longevity. - **Tech Talk:** A lament for the pain of four-track recording and the joys of modern marketing. Apparently, Ableton saves more than music—it saves sanity. - **Marketing and Mysteries:** Why TikTok is a dumpster fire but still revives obscure bands, and how skateboarding DVDs accidentally curated the soundtracks of our youth. - **The Origins of Riff Love:** Andrew shares how the proto-metal swagger of Spitfire ignited his obsession with guitar riffs and questionable snare sounds. Whether they're cracking wise about shoegaze feet or tracking down bands who disappeared into obscurity, Andrew and Ollie keep the banter fast and the humor sharp. This episode is a tribute to bands who didn't make it but still left their mark. **Full Tracklist**: - **Cleft** – Trap Door - **Salad** – Drink the Elixir - **Kickball** – Opposite - **Polaris** – Good Time - **The High** – Box Set Go - **Dokudangu** – Mystery Skater Anthem - **Killerest Expression** – Memory Loss - **Spitfire** – Superbaby Dive in for a laugh, a tear, and a reminder to check your old iPod classics for forgotten treasures. ### Riffs of the week #### Oli's Riff - Cleft - Trapdoor (0:57) #### Andrew's Riff - Gaerea - The Poet's Ballet (2:20) ### Oli's track choices 1. Kickball - Opposite (0:09) 2. Cumbersome - Billie (0:30) 3. Polaris - Good Time (opening) 4. Douku Dango - Unknown Track - (3:20) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Salad - Drink The Elixir (2:00) 2. The High - Box Set Go (1:20) 3. The Killerest Expression - Memory Loss (opening) 4. Spitfire - Wild Sunshine (opening) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com Andrew's new band - https://youtu.be/9CAb4szeXX8?si=Kei81Jji7EVsmmjM

This week, Andrew and Jago dive into the chaotic world of **musical rivalries**, from playground-level spats to outright murderous feuds. Highlights include: - Jago's dangerous addiction to seaside 2p machines, proving the only real winner is the arcade owner. - The eternal bitterness of Dave Mustaine (_35 million albums sold but still salty_). - Blur vs. Oasis—teen idols or commercial gladiators? - Charles Manson: misunderstood artist or murderous twit? (_Spoiler: Jago's hero worship is… complicated_). - Brian Harvey of E17's many adventures—from parking tickets to jacket potato chaos. With riffs of the week by **Will Haven** and **Jesu**, a dash of Blur's weirdness, and some surprisingly heartfelt moments (looking at you, Softplay), this episode is chaos wrapped in catchy melodies. Will Andrew and Jago choose sides in these rivalries? Spoiler: expect zero objectivity. Like, subscribe, or just send Brian Harvey your best wishes—he might need them more. ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - Will Haven - Miguel (1:55) #### Andrew's Riff - Jesu - Silver (opening) ### Jago's track choices 1. Metallica - The Four Horsemen VS Megadeth - Mechanix 2. Oasis - Hey Now VS Blur - Battle 3. Take That - Could It Be Magic VS East 17 - Stay another day 4. The Beach Boys - Never learn not to love VS Charles Manson - Cease to exist ### Andrew's track choices 1. The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Not if you were the last Dandy on earth VS The Dandy Warhols - Bohemian like you 2. Tupac - Hit 'em up VS Notorious BIG - Who shot ya 3. Soft Play - Everything and Nothing VS Sleaford Mods - Jobseeker 4. Husker Du - Don't want to know if you're lonely VS The Replacements - Something to du Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

**Episode Title:** _When the Drums Kick In – and Other Musical Mishaps_ **Hosts:** Andrew Culture & Dr. Sam **Summary:** Get ready for an unhinged exploration of the greatest moments when drums _really_ kick in – whether it's a masterful fill or just chaos in a trench coat. Andrew and Dr. Sam stumble through topics like Phil Collins' shiny dome revolutionizing baldness, the orchestral carnage of WWI-themed metal gigs, and why Greg's vegan sausage rolls might double as building materials. Plus, the duo attempt to decide whether it's ever okay to stick an orange somewhere unconventional (spoiler: it's not). Expect anecdotes about drum risers that double as death traps, the gritty charm of Oransi Pazuzu, and a heartfelt lament about the disappearance of the punk energy from bands like Pears. Oh, and they take a detour to ponder why James May memes involve pineapple. All that, and a sprinkling of hip-hop, techno minimalism, and general nonsense about pastry condoms. **Music Featured:** - _Igana_ by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan - _Kampf und Sturm_ by Canonfiber - _In the Air Tonight_ by Phil Collins (yes, _that_ bit) - _Ilmestys_ by Oransi Pazuzu - _Rather Be Dead_ by Refused - _All Balls_ by AC Alone - _Shame Face_ by François X **In This Episode:** - The joy of drum fills that slap harder than your nan when you nick her tea biscuits. - Why Andrew gets weepy over techno tracks while Dr. Sam takes the piss. - A shocking revelation about James Hetfield's secret love for Finnish noise rock. - And, of course, a discussion on vegan sausage rolls that'll make you regret lunch. **Quote of the Episode:** _"Greg's vegan sausage rolls are like paste in a pastry condom." – Andrew Culture_ ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - ヤバイTシャツ屋さん - Eegana #### Andrew's Riff - KANONENFIEBER - Kampf und Sturm (1:11) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Zz Top - La Grange (0.15) 2. Oranssi Pazuzu - ilmestys (4.40) 3. Pears - You're Boring (opening) 4. Aceyalone - All Balls (0.06) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Phil Collins - In the air tonight (3:15) 2. Nirvana - Scentless Apprentice (opening) 3. The Refused. - Rather be dead (0:28) 4. François X - Shamefaced (3:34) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

In this week's audio catastrophe, Andrew is joined by Dr. Sam to discuss "best album endings." Naturally, this means chaos, sarcasm, and several tangents about guinea pig recipes, Björk's cat in pajamas, and why the Rolling Stones are basically for your mum. Musical choices span the predictable (Stone Roses) to the avant-garde (Bjork making cat noises). Plus, the duo spends more time rambling about band names, random memories of Ipswich gigs, and the existential sadness of Lemmy's apartment than actually talking about music. Classic Beat Motel. Listen in for: - ACDC's post-orgasmic groove. - Why The Stone Roses' "I Am the Resurrection" might keep the party alive. - The time Status Quo acted like divas while Motorhead just turned up. - American Football's emo nostalgia (and Andrew's CD shelf musings). - The art of "album-ending drama." Also featuring: - Comments on TikTok that make Mastodon fans cry. - What happens when cats in pajamas get fed up with Bjork. - Why nobody should ever try to cover ACDC. Like a chaotic mixtape of humor, niche knowledge, and unfiltered rants, this episode is exactly what you didn't know you needed. Don't skip the ending—you might miss a guitar amp smashing into oblivion. ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Julian Mayorga - No te comas las blanquisimas mofetas (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - American Football - I'll See You When We're Both Not So Emotional (2:09) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. AC/DC - Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution (0.40) 2. Kid Dynamite - Fuckuturn (0.15) 3. Bjork - Triumph of A Heart (0.50) 4. Big Business - Lonely Lyle (3.00) ### Andrew's track choices 1. The Stone Roses - I am the resurrection (7:36) 2. The Charlatans - No one, not even the rain (3:55) 3. The Rolling Stones - You can't always get what you want (0:50) 4. Gravediggaz - Rest in peace (outro) - (1:30) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com https://youtu.be/0z-rhM-dcO8?si=86Xdhjw7qSl2E8Rw

In this week's Beat Motel, Andrew and his co-host Dr. Sam tackle the odd world of _Great Albums with Terrible Songs_. Ever wondered why a near-flawless record gets ruined by a random ear-sore? Same here. Andrew dives into the trenches with Metallica, Kyuss, Radiohead, and others, pondering why bands sabotage themselves with tracks that barely qualify as filler. Dr. Sam treats us to a sociological study of the infamous “skullet” and rants about modern bands who go through music school rather than the gritty DIY route. This episode finds the two slipping into all the irreverent tangents you'd expect: a heated debate on the Doors, bizarre childhood habits, and the joys of listening to Busta Rhymes while teaching their kids about hip-hop. With witty jabs, a sprinkle of _The Office_ references, and some choice British slang, this week's episode promises more laughs than it should. ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Ana Lua Caiano - Os Meus Sapatos Tocam Nos Teus (1.05) #### Andrew's Riff - Bizarrekult - Du Lovet Meg (1:40) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Metallica - The Thing That Should Not Be (0.52) 2. Guns N Roses - Anything Goes (0.14) 3. Rancid - Life Won't Wait (0.42) 4. A Tribe Called Quest - What? (opening) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Kyuss - Yeah (entire track!) 2. Radiohead - Fitter Happier (opening) 3. The Replacements - Hootenanny (0:29) 4. The Doors - Horse Lattitudes (0:18) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

In this episode, Andrew and Dr Sam dive into the world of singing drummers—because why settle for just bashing skins when you can also belt out tunes? Expect a thorough dissection of jazz chaos theory, led by Peter Evans and his so-called “three-stooges” approach to organised sound. The duo also explore Karen Carpenter's dual talents, Red Fang's unadulterated riffage, and Mastodon's... well, let's say, questionable riff decisions. Dr Sam throws in some knowledge grenades about jazz producer legends, while Andrew recalls a traumatic encounter with Reading Festival toilets that left him missing Mastodon for a “pressing” appointment. They also ponder how Robert Wyatt of Soft Machine managed to keep it together, both rhythmically and vocally, before a window accident shifted his life forever. From awkward gig moments to a deep-dive into prog jazz and even John Grant's soundcheck playlist, this episode has it all—except, maybe, subtlety. _Featured Tracks and Artists_: - Peter Evans and friends with some chaotic jazz noodling - The Morons with "I Want to Stab You in the Neck" (naturally) - Anderson .Paak, making soul look way too easy on the Tiny Desk - Queens of the Stone Age, with zero Grohl vocals - Yoshida Tatsuya's wild prog jazz - A head-turning pick from Soft Machine with Robert Wyatt singing and drumming Grab your headphones (and maybe a stiff drink); it's a wild ride through rhythm, riffs, and a solid bit of nonsense. ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Peter Evans - Freaks (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - The Ruins of Beverast - Anchoress in Furs (opening) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. The Morons - Stab You in the Neck (0.10) 2. Anderson .Paak - Heart Don't Stand a Chance (from NPR tiny desk) : 3.57 3. Soft Machine - Moon in June (0.20) 4. Koenjihyakkei - Rattims Friezz (1.44) ### Andrew's track choices 1. The Carpenters - Close to you (1:15) 2. Mastodon - Blood and Thunder (opening) 3. Queens of the Stone Age - Song for the dead (0:02) 4. Velvet Underground - After Hours Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com Anderson .Paak - Heart Don't Stand a Chance (from NPR tiny desk) : 3.57 - https://youtu.be/ferZnZ0_rSM?feature=shared&t=237

In this episode of Beat Motel Andrew is joined by Dr Hannah. Join us as we dive into non-English music, from French hip-hop to North African future funk and Italian soap-opera jams. Along the way, we touch on archaeology, conspiracy theorists, and of course, toilet humor – because what's a Beat Motel episode without that? We chat about: - Dr. Sam's political philosophy doctorate (no, he can't save lives). - Sparks' 70s awkward sexiness and North African beats that sound straight out of _The Fifth Element_. - Anime, cyberpunk, and Blade Runner-inspired 80s Japanese pop (shout-out to _Bubblegum Crisis_ fans). - Icelandic shout-singing with Bjork before she got _really_ weird. - French hip-hop legends that groove smoother than my grandmother's custard. Hold onto your milking stools (yes, we explain that), as we explore weird instrumentals, wax lyrical about vinyl obsessions, and debate which music genre has the weirdest accents. Also, if you're into Matt Berry and his mysterious music career, we've got you covered. Dr. Hannah's knowledge runs deep, and we pretend to keep up. ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Hannah's Riff - Sparks - Happy Hunting Ground (2:54) #### Andrew's Riff - Norma Tanega - You're dead (opening) ### Dr Hannah's track choices 1. Abdel Kader (Live à Bercy, Paris / 1998) (2:56) 2. Bubblegum Crisis - Konya wa Hurricane (2:46) 3. Maria Arnal i Marcel Bagés - Tú Que Vienes a Rondarme (1:50) 4. Mina - Se telefonando (2:20) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Sugarcubes - Birthday (Icelandic Version) (2:00) 2. MC Solaar - Nouveau Western (1:47) 3. WIZO - Quadrat im Kreis (1:30) 4. Adriano Celentano - Prisencolinensinainciusol (2:05) Hannah made a playlist of her tracks! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1R19nDqVi8F8JplAjOalJq?si=gG518yOgSAu3O0hh4_tnfQ&pi=di55wqNKTg-f-

In this episode of "Beat Motel," Andrew Culture and _Spamuel Rage_ (because who else could conjure up such bizarre music choices?) return to the long-anticipated second half of their chaos-fueled breakdown: _Great Band, Terrible Decision_. Naturally, things get out of hand, with deep dives into bands that alienate their own fans, riffs that make zero sense, and Devon Townsend's baffling alien coffee addiction (yes, seriously). Expect more music geekery, deranged anecdotes, and Andrew's rants about Finnish milkmen's stiffy-shaped bottles—because why not? They also explore what happens when you ask your partner, mid-act, “Who's making love?”—results vary. Highlights: - ASMR misfires and a thorough misunderstanding of the purpose of _ASMR_ (what even is it?!) - Andrew Culture's near-confession about allotment-based dogging (we're all left hanging, thank God). - How _King Prawn_ went from experimental brilliance to “WTF were they thinking?” - The horror of strapping young lads deciding to ditch metal for ‘comedy'. Spoiler: it wasn't funny. - Why asking random bus-stop strangers “Who's making love?” in Finland leads to awkward silence and not much else. It's a wild ride as always, with random bouts of technical difficulties and Andrew Culture monologuing about _Spamuel Rage_'s suspiciously symbolic tassels. Oh, and they manage to insult at least three beloved bands (because that's how they roll). Listen for laughs, questionable musical taste, and a slight risk of learning absolutely nothing. ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - At the drive in - Cosmonaught (opening) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Misfits - Forbidden Zone (0.07) 2. King Prawn - Smoke Some Shit (1.00) 3. Mos Def - Rock N Roll (3.45) 4. Devin Townsend - Tall Latte (0.30) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Ride - Drive Blind (2:30) 2. Spacemen 3 - Revolution (4:10) 3. The Buzzcocks - Boredom (1:38) 4. Radiohead - Pyramid Song (2:02)

Strap yourselves in, folks, because this week Andrew Culture is joined by _David Jago_, and they're taking a full-throttle dive into the wonderful (and sometimes catastrophic) world of bands who can't keep a lineup straight. From Radiohead's unbreakable five-piece to Faith No More's revolving door of members, this episode is a chaotic journey through rock and metal history. Ever wondered what happens when a 17-year-old guitarist joins a band mid-tour? Or when you replace drummers so often it feels like hiring temps at an office job? You're in the right place. David Jago starts things off with a beautiful ode to Radiohead's _Airbag_, not just for Jonny Greenwood's guitar wizardry, but for the sneaky bass lines no one ever talks about. We drift into Faith No More territory, where Jago talks about their early rap-metal influence, reminding us that Korn may have just cribbed their sound from Mike Patton's nightmares. But of course, Andrew has to bring us down with tales of gigs ruined by awful fans. V Festival, we're looking at you. The theme of the week is "Bands Who Change Members for Better or Worse" – and, oh boy, does this episode deliver on that. Public Image Ltd, Korn, Fleetwood Mac, and the Sex Pistols – it's a lineup circus, and no one is getting out alive. Andrew and David wax lyrical (and sarcastic) about drummers who can't be replaced, guitarists who can, and band reunions that should've stayed dead. Whether you're here for Flea's slapping basslines, Ginger Baker's drum tantrums, or just to figure out how many members Suede have gone through, this episode has you covered. It's punk, it's metal, it's Neil Finn and Stevie Vai in the same sentence, and it's a gloriously irreverent mess. You'll laugh, you'll wince, you might even shed a tear for the mayonnaise-eating Korn fans. Tune in, buckle up, and get ready for a deep dive into rock and roll's most dysfunctional families. **Show Highlights**: - The underrated magic of Colin Greenwood's bass in _Airbag_ - Faith No More and their near-decade head start on Korn - The nightmare that was V Festival 2002 (never forget, never forgive) - Suede's teenage guitar prodigy – what happened when Bernard Butler said, "me or the producer?" - Public Image Ltd and their rotating cast of rock legends, including Steve Vai and Ginger Baker (yes, really) ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - Radiohead - Airbag (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - Zero Down - Down this road (0:12) ### Jago's track choices 1. Faith No More - As the worm turns (1.11) 2. KoRn - Good God (2:20) 3. Sex Pistols - E.M.I (1:13) 4. Queen - The Hero (1:00) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Public Image Ltd - Ease (4:55) 2. Gravediggaz - Fairytalez (3:30) 3. Suede - Stay Together (6:33) 4. Wolfheart - Ancient Cold (3:15) BAND MEMBER LEADERBOARD PIL - 18 Faith No More - 13 Sex Pistols - 8 Korn - 6 Suede - 6 Queen - 5 Gravediggaz - 4

In this episode of **Beat Motel**, Andrew and the eloquently deranged **Spamuel Rage** dive deep into the delightful chaos of _Great Bands, Terrible Decisions_, and the unexpected tangents of _Multiple Songwriters in One Band_. Expect loud opinions, questionable facts, and unfiltered rants about music that might just leave you scratching your head—and, if you're like Andrew, maybe scratching something else too. The dynamic duo kicks off by discussing inappropriate use of toenails (yes, that's a thing) and eventually stumble through topics like: - **Riff of the Week**: From obscure bands like "The Barbarians of California" to classics with questionable re-recording choices (_Johnny Cash, we're looking at you_), it's a musical rollercoaster. - **Troll Attacks**: Apparently, people online think they're AI-generated… which begs the question, why would anyone make this mess on purpose? - **Cannibal Corpse**: Yes, they talk about _Cannibal Corpse_ and their "delicate" approach to songwriting. Really. - **Wu-Tang Clan Skits**: Are they iconic or just disruptive nonsense? Andrew's got some strong opinions. - **Oasis**: Should Andy Bell have even been allowed near Oasis? Why does Noel Gallagher love this album so much? Discuss. Also featured: **The Doors' worst circus tune** and **Against Me!'s snare drum debacle**, because what's a music podcast without some hardcore nitpicking? This episode's as unfiltered as it gets—bad jokes, crude hints, and plenty of nonsense that'll make you wonder why you're still listening. But hey, that's why it's fun! ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - The Barbarians of California - 'Bazooka' (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - The Smile - Zero Sum (opening) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. fIREHOSE - Can't Believe (0.13) 2. Cannibal Corpse - Make them Suffer (opening) 3. Oasis - Turn Up the Sun (opening) 4. Descendents - Sour Grapes (opening) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Johnny Cash - Classic Cash: Hall of Fame Series Walk the Line (1:00) 2. Wu Tang Clan - Method Man (0:24) 3. The WASP (Texas Radio And The Big Beat) (3:30) 4. Reinventing - Axl Rose (opening) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

**Episode Summary:** In this episode of _Beat Motel_, host Andrew Culture welcomes guest co-host Ollie Pearson to chat about one of life's crucial topics: music for hangovers. Together, they explore the perfect tracks to ease the pain, from ambient soundscapes to feel-good ska, and discuss how to nurse a hangover in style. From nostalgic memories to surprising musical connections, this episode covers all the bases in a delightful, soothing, and occasionally raucous way. **Key Highlights:** - **Riff of the Week:** Ollie kicks things off with Need New Body's “Hot Shot,” an avant-garde tune full of cartoonish fun. Andrew follows up with the heavy, raw sound of Kulk's “Lives For One,” a testament to the explosive music scene in East Anglia. - **Hangover Soundtrack Selections:** The hosts each choose a series of tracks to create the ultimate hangover recovery playlist, diving into the relaxing vibes of AIX Em KLEMM, the deep ambiance of Kiasmos, the glitchy experimentalism of Oren Ambarchi, and even the big, bold ska beats of The Big. - **Finding Musical Comfort:** Andrew and Ollie share their personal hangover music philosophies, from soothing, ambient tones that unravel gently like a head massage, to upbeat ska rhythms that remind you everything's going to be okay. - **Music Discovery Journeys:** The duo reminisce about discovering new bands in the pre-streaming era, the joy of crate-digging, and finding inspiration from bands like Stars of the Lid, Godflesh, and even The Velvet Underground. - **Nostalgic & Experimental Tunes:** From tracks that recall childhood Saturdays to the overlooked brilliance of The Verve's early shoegaze, this episode takes listeners on a musical journey filled with surprises and thoughtful insights. - **Bass, Beats, and Sound Baths:** Bass is the theme of the day, with Andrew and Ollie exploring how deep bass notes bring depth to ambient music, how certain songs are like an “auditory medicine,” and how even modular synths can help you through a morning of malaise. **Standout Tracks Featured:** - **Need New Body – “Hot Shot”**: Avant-garde chaos that captures the mayhem of a pre-hangover night out. - **Kulk – “Lives For One”**: Heavy, fuzzy riffs from East Anglia's thriving music scene. - **AIX Em KLEMM – “The Luxury of Dirt”**: A soothing ambient piece for a gentle start to the day. - **Oren Ambarchi – “Remedios the Beautiful”**: Guitar-based glitch that unravels with soft, intricate detail. - **The Big – “Think Bigger”**: Ska beats to brighten up the morning after. - **Microstoria – “Endless Summer”**: Computer-driven soundscapes with warm, comforting bass lines. - **The Verve – “The Sun, The Sea”**: The shoegaze roots of a band that later became huge pop stars. - **Elaine Radigue – “Trilogie de la Mort”**: A meditative three-hour drone for deep immersion. - **The Velvet Underground – “After Hours”**: The perfect wind-down track for a restful end to a long day. **Who Should Listen?** If you've ever woken up feeling worse for wear and in need of some musical therapy, this episode is for you. Andrew and Ollie curate the ultimate hangover playlist for those who need to soothe, distract, and revive their spirits with a carefully chosen soundtrack. Expect eclectic recommendations, music history, and lots of laughs. ### Riffs of the week #### Oli's Riff - Need new body - Hot Shot (1:10) #### Andrew's Riff - Kulk - Lives for one (opening) ### Oli's track choices 1. Aix Em Klemm - Luxury of dirt (opening) 2. Oren Ambarchi - Remedios the Beauty (0:15) 3. Microstoria - Endless Summer (opening) 4. Éliane Radigue - Kilasha (9:20) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Kiasmos - Looped (opening) 2. The Big - Think Bigger (1:37) 3. Verve - The Sun, The Sea (2:37) 4. The Velvet Underground - After Hours (Opening) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

In this episode of Beat Motel, Andrew Culture and Dr Sam, aka "Spamuel Rage," dive headfirst into music, madness, and musings with their signature punk rock attitude and chaotic humour. From noise gigs that leave them temporarily deaf to exploring the wildest genre mashups, the hosts passionately share the bands they wish they could have been part of. Expect raucous riffs, personal stories, and more than a few tangents about life, music, and everything in between. **Key Highlights:** - **Noise Gig Gone Wrong:** Andrew shares a wild story from the front row of a deafening noise gig, featuring Pikachu costumes and experimental post-rock. - **Riffs of the Week:** Dr Sam kicks things off with Pyron's experimental riff, and Andrew follows up with Wolfheart's metal anthem, "Death Leads to the Way." - **Bands We Wish We Were In:** The main theme of this episode is all about bands that inspire, from No Means No to the Stone Roses, Queen, and the Misfits. Discover what makes each band special and why they'd be on the Beat Motel dream roster. - **Music Philosophy and Absurd Moments:** Ever wondered if free jazz and death metal broke up the Beatles? Or how about theories on why Queen are just too good to hate? Andrew and Dr Sam break it all down, with plenty of laughs along the way. - **Ipswich Anecdotes:** Expect tales about Ipswich, where teeth are apparently shared among the locals, leading to some top-notch banter about the joys (and struggles) of the town. - **The Art Punk Thrust:** The hosts get philosophical about what "art punk" truly means and explore how punk bands like The Slits, Adam and the Ants, and even Minutemen changed the genre forever. - **Musical Discoveries & Influences:** The Stone Roses channelling Bow Wow Wow? Absolutely. How Donald "Duck" Dunn of Booker T. & the MG's fame could have been playing bass on the _Test Match Special_ theme tune? You bet. And of course, plenty of love for the 12-inch era of records and a nostalgic dive into discovering music before TikTok. - **Waitresses on a Plane:** A hilarious riff on Ian Brown's airline escapades and why being a bellend gets you remembered (for all the wrong reasons). - **Sunburnt Bumcheeks & Hat Mancock:** Yes, these topics come up. And yes, they're as ridiculous as they sound. **Who Should Listen?** If you're a punk, noise rock, or post-punk fan—or you just want to laugh at irreverent commentary on music and life—this episode is a must-listen. From high-energy discussions to outrageous humour, Andrew and Dr Sam will keep you entertained and craving more. ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Pyrrhon - The Greatest City on Earth (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - Wolf Heart - Death Leads the Way (2:45) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. NoMeansNo - Machine (1.22) 2. Queen - Best Friend (opening) 3. Misfits - Saturday Night (0.22) 4. Ruins - Outburn (0.49) ### Andrew's track choices 1. The Stone Roses - One Love (5:25) 2. Led Zeppelin - Dazed and Confused (3:25) 3. Booker T and the MG's - Soul Limbo (0:34) 4. Russian Circles - Death Rides a Horse (opening)

Grab your studded jackets and get ready for another round of unfiltered chaos with Andrew Culture and David Jago on *Beat Motel*. This week, the lads are tearing into bands whose sound just doesn't match their image. From the letdown of Marilyn Manson's early albums to the baffling presence of Ghost t-shirts at metal gigs, no band is safe from their sharp, witty analysis. Andrew dishes out some surprises as he explores black metal bands that look nothing like you'd expect. Meanwhile, Jago goes on a proper rant about The Killers – apparently the band with the best name in the history of music, but who wasted it on sugary Vegas pop. You can feel the fury coming through the mic! Expect name-drops from Faith No More to John Coltrane, with a good dollop of British humour and punk attitude keeping things lively. There's even a bit of introspection as the lads discuss how knowing too much about a band can sometimes ruin the magic – Charlatans, we're looking at you! It's witty, chaotic, and as loud as ever—grab a pint, crank up the volume, and get ready for another wild ride with *Beat Motel*. **Key Segments**: 1. **Marilyn Manson: Gothic Image, Not-So-Goth Sound** 2. **Ghost T-Shirts at Metal Gigs: What's the Craic?** 3. **The Killers: Brilliant Band Name, Soft Sound – What Gives?** 4. **Helmet: Techie Look, Earth-Shattering Sound** **Riff of the Week**: Andrew's pick is a black metal classic, while Jago brings *Wolfbrigade* to the table, proving that sometimes two notes are all you need to blow minds. **Rant of the Week**: Jago lets loose on The Killers for wasting the coolest band name ever on poppy, polished radio rock. Expect fireworks. **Why You Should Listen**: - You're into music with no frills and plenty of attitude. - Expect brutally honest takes, filthy banter, and a punk rock spirit that'll remind you of dodgy basement gigs. ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - A Love Supreme, Pt. II - Resolution (0:20) #### Andrew's Riff - Wolfbrigade - Nomad Pack (1:16) ### Jago's track choices 1. Marilyn Mason - Lunchbox (1:02) 2. The Killers - Somebody told me (0:40) 3. Jessie J - Do It Like A Dude (0:44) 4. Helmet - Give it (0.21) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Agriculture - Look, Pt1 (opening) 2. Fontaines D.C - Cello song (2:13) 3. Har Mar Superstar - Prisoner (2:31) 4. Electric Callboy - We got the moves (opening) https://youtu.be/D1NdGBldg3w?si=aXmXu45mACrKl9oh

### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Citric Dummies - Look Out World (I'm Eating at Arbys) (0.30) #### Andrew's Riff - Smashing Pumpkins - Sighommi ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Metallica - Creeping Death (1.24) 2. Black Midi - John L (opening) 3. GWAR - The Salaminizer (opening) 4. Beastie Boys - No Sleep Til Brooklyn (opening) ### Andrew's track choices 1. David Bowie - Join the gang (1:31) 2. Blur - She's so high (0:52) 3. Slayer - Black Magic (2:30) 4. Radiohead - I can't (0:10) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

The Musician's Union campaigned to ban drum machines. That's like a chunk of cauliflower campaigning to ban toilet roll. It just makes no sense. In this episode of The Beat Motel Andrew is joined by the always hardcore Dan Callis. What we didn't know before we started recording this episode is that Dan is currently under the influence of some fairly heavy sedation following surgery. Listener discretion is advised... ### Riffs of the week #### Dan's Riff - How long you been driving - Party song (0:21) #### Andrew's Riff - Wolfheart - Ancient Cold ### Dan's track choices 1. Nerve Peel - Gutter Punx in Space (2:00) 2. Linus-Fitness Centre - Boot leather (3:09) - only 7 views! 3. Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Merry cyrstmeth (1:46) 4. Big Black - Kerosene (3:05) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Jesus and Mary Chain - Reverence (0:36) 2. Clipping - body for the pile (0:43) 3. Optimum Wound Profile - Tranqhead (2:49) 4. Carter USM - Only living boy in new cross (2:20) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

Girls in Cars? Boys in Cars? Nonbinary people in cars? Nongendered People in Cars? Animals in Cars! Animals driving cars! Absurd. Lets just stop, now. Please. PC gone mad! Slightly fluffy skin bags in cars! Everybody loves a car, don't they? They've have been a feature in rock'n'roll since rock'n'roll was wore bobby socks. (Apparently, Bobbysocks were a 1980s Norwegian band who entered Eurovision.)  This week, Andrew and Sam take this week as their opportunity to explore, this week, the many-varied roll of the car in the modern Western rock and/or roll tradition. This week. And, boy do they do it! You gotta get your ears in this shit. Wowee. They conclude by discussing the unique perspective of Grace Jones channelling a parking space – she is objectifying the car whilst turning herself into an object. Wrap your head around that, academics.  Andrew and Sam also discover the joy of internet comments. Sam wants the Internet to be turned off, as he sends these show notes in an email. If he posted them to Andrew, they'd take about 3 weeks to arrive.  Love. ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Dan Deacon - Sat By A Tree (0.10) #### Andrew's Riff - Rad Pitt - I went to Bristol and saw Macaulay Culkin on a boat once (1:20) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Kaonashi - I hate the Sound of Car Keys (1.06) 2. Madness - I Like Driving in My Car (opening) 3. Velvets - My Baby's Car Crazy (0.06) 4. The Dead Milkmen - Bitchin' Camaro (1.43) ### Andrew's track choices 1. The Bluetones - Autophillia (1:17) 2. Suede - Breakdown (4:35) 3. Deep Purple - Speed King (1:47) 4. Grace Jones - Pull up to my bumper (2:15) Listen to Rad Pitt - https://radpittradpitt.bandcamp.com/album/hymns-for-the-hopeful Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com Noteable tracks we didn't choose - Chop Suey by System of a Down - I'm in love with my car - Queen - All songs by Fu Manchu - Little Red Corvette - Prince - No particular place to go - Chuck Berry - Maybelline - Chuck Berry - Baby you can drive my car - The Beatles

Movies are too long these days. The big ones are all bladder-busting lengths, indulgences rarely seen since the bloated bullshit of early 1970s prog nonsense. If you want a bit of escapism these days, you tend to have to endure the flatulence of this nonsense. Is the death of the cinema neigh? Who cares? A fun thing to do is watch music videos (Sorry, Jello Biafra—good ones are an art!). A lot of these, however, show us a scene and do not tell stories. But some give us a story like, er, Michael Jackson (maybe), was perhaps kind of the format. This is why, this week, Andrew and Sam are back in their respective holes, studiously ignoring that and talking about other narrative-based music videos. Andrew gets Flowered Up, which makes Sam feel stupid about forgetting Red Fang. Sam panics and surprisingly finds a Primus song Andrew doesn't hate (HE'S BREAKING). All that nonsense and more. We love you. sorry ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Inter Arma - New Heaven (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - Francois X - Blurry Youth ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Beastie Boys - Body Movin (0.30) 2. Fang Island - Daisy (1.50) 3. Primus - Wyonna's Big Brown Beaver (opening) 4. Guns N'Roses - November Rain (3.55) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Richard Dawson - Ogre (4:22) 2. Red Fang - Wires (1:47) 3. My Chemical Romance - I'm not okay (2:45) 4. Flowered Up - Weekender (11:00) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

Do you like metal? Do you like death? Probably not, and that's quite understandable. But do you like live music that is more metallic than Iron Man's codpiece? Or would you rather a nice sit down? For this episode, we're in the Finland, soaking up punishing music that's brutal in timbre and attack. Andrew Culture and Dr Sam went to Finland to attend the most punk rock Death Metal festival in Christendom. Expect strong language, brutal riffs and adult spicy language. Because we're going to Deathfest and we don't give a fig. This is the first live review we've made a fancy pants video for, so even if you don't like death metal, you should at least watch the video for the spectacle of Sam and Andrew trying to look pretty for the camera.

Since the dawn of civilisation, rock'n'roll has been featured in films. Many talking heads, in documentaries featured once upon-a-time on the BBC, have spoken about the groin-and-brain-fireworks set off by seeing Willy Hailey and his Comets on the silver screen. Elsewhere, Elvis flooded cinemas with his cinematic gyros. Even Little Richard stood on a piano in one, and in doing so, stood above everyone. Ever. The real and true kueen (sic).  Anyway, I digress. This week, we look at the efforts of bands to make films, themselves. Or at least, be heavily featured in them. In doing so, we look at Guitar Wolf, the Beedles, Weird Al, Floyd's Pink Pants and still more. We explore how these two things are inexplicably linked – rock'n'roll and dramatic movies, and reach surprising conclusions.  And Sam is back from spurlunking.  ### Riffs of the week #### Dr Sam's Riff - Thumpasaurus - Struttin' (0:10) #### Andrew's Riff - Putrid Defecation - Impending Anal Leakage (0:36) ### Dr Sam's track choices 1. Slade - Far Far Away (0.18) 2. Weird Al - Beat on the Brat (entire song!) 3. Guitar Wolf - Wild zero (opening) 4. Metallica - Through the Never (opening) ### Andrew's track choices 1. The Monkees - Porpoise Song (2:56) 2. Pink Floyd - Echos Part 1 - Live at Pompeii (7:49) 3. The Ramones - Rock and Roll High School (0:59) 4. Peter Sellers: A Hard Day's Night (0:10) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com Edit at 40 minutes

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall when a fly on the wall documentary is made? Do music documentaries only tell a sanitised version of the truth? We have no idea, which will become apparent when you listen to this week's episode. With special guest David Jago. ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - The Trio - Ennio Morricone (The Good, The Bad And The Ugly) (3:53) #### Andrew's Riff - The Ruins of Beverast - Exuvia (12:49) ### Jago's Track Choices 1. Metallica - "Some Kind of Monster" (7:35) - Documentary: _Some Kind of Monster_ 2. The Beatles - "The Long and Winding Road" (opening) - Documentary: _Get Back_ 3. Oasis - "Champagne Supernova" (1:56) - Documentary: _Supersonic_ 4. Bros - "Drop the Boy" (2:41) - Documentary: _When the Screaming Stops_ ### Andrew's Track Choices 1. Blur - "Oily Water" (4:30) - Documentary: _Starshaped_ 2. The Refused - "Rather Be Dead" (0:45) - Documentary: _The Refused Are Fucking Dead_ 3. Against Me! - "The Party's Over" (0:15) - Documentary: _Never Going Home_ 4. Public Enemy - "Fight the Power" (2:38) - Documentary: _Camden_ Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com The best bits of the Bros documentary https://youtu.be/LioQzFiPCyg?si=1NANEKbTOAg-b4vS

Join Andrew Culture and Dave Jago on this electrifying episode of Beat Motel as they delve into the cinematic world of music biopics. From the masterpieces to the absolute trainwrecks, the duo dissects what makes a biopic great and what makes it a total flop. Get ready for some unfiltered opinions, hilarious commentary, and unexpected picks. Introduction to Biopics: Definition and significance of music biopics. Overview of what to expect in this episode. Best Biopics: James Brown - Get On Up: Elton John - Rocketman: Worst Biopics: Sid Vicious - Sid and Nancy: Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody: Honorable Mentions and Dishonorable Discharges: Brief discussions on other notable biopics, both good and bad. Riff of the Week: Andrew and Dave's picks for this week's riff of the week. Listener Interactions: Shoutouts and thanks to listeners interacting on social media. “This could be shown in rehab, it's that insightful.” - Dave Jago on Rocketman “You think you know me, do you? Well, I've got news for you!” - Andrew Culture on listener recommendations. Don't forget to subscribe to Beat Motel on your favourite podcast platform. Follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Rate and review the podcast to help others find the show. ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - Muse - Stockholm Syndrome (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - Smote – The Opinion Of The Lamb Pt. 1 (Live In Blank Studios) (13:12) ### Jago's track choices 1. James Brown - Mind Power (6:50) - FILM: Get on up 2. **Elton John - Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding** (6:43) - **Film**: Rocket Man 3. **The Doors - When the Music's Over** (0:25) - **Film**: The Doors 4. **Happy Mondays - Step On** (Opening) - **Film**: 24 Hour Party People ### Andrew's track choices 1. Sid Vicious - Something Else (0:37) - FILM: Sid & Nancy 2. Jimi Hendrix - Axis Bold as Love (2:49) - FILM: Jimi: All is by my side 3. Queen - Brighton Rock (3:18) - FILM: Bohemian Rhapsody 4. Johnny Cash - Walk the line (opening) - FILM: Walk the line Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

Can you separate the art from the artists? Which songs do you really love, despite the writer's abhorrent views? Are there any artists you really respect, but absolutely can't tolerate the terrible music they churn out? If so then you're normal. In the new episode of Beat Motel host Andrew Culture and co-host David Jago dig into the complex, and often very funny twisted logic behind the link between art and artist. Jago on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/david_jago_/ ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - Shocking Blue - The Butterfly And I (2:55) #### Andrew's Riff - Corduroy - Motorhead (0:15) ### Jago's track choices 1. Robbie Williams - No Regrets (4:15) 2. Sweating Bullets - Megadeth (0:25) 3. Kiss - Let's Put The X In Sex (2:28) 4. Pantera - Cemetery Gates (0:56) ### Andrew's track choices 1. The Stone Roses - The sun still shines (1:58) 2. Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill (0:27) 3. The Kinks - Shangri-la (2:50) 4. Led Zepellin - Achilles last stand (6:49) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

What gigs do you wish you had gone to? It might be gig that you could have gone to, but couldn't be arsed, or it could be a gig that requires a time machine. In this episode, Andrew is joined once again by David Jago as they discuss the raw brutality of Metallica, the weirdness of Mr Bungle and the groove of the Newport Jazz Festival. Buckle in; things are gonna get weird. In a good way. Or Not. Why are you still reading this? Follow David Jago on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/david_jago_/ (that's an order) ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - The Faceless - Legion of the serpent (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - Rad Pitt - Hot... Hot... Hotter... Gone! (1:19) ### Jago's track choices 1. Richie Havens - Freedom at Woodstock (2:19) 2. Mr Bungle- 1992-04-20- The Warfield, San Francisco (CA), USA (23:43) 3. Metallica - Fight Fire With Fire - Canada - 1986 (0:42) 4. Smashing Pumpkins - Siva (Reading Festival 1992) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Ride - Dreams Burn Down (live at Brixton Academy 27/03/1992) (3:57) 2. The George Shearing Quintet - Rondo Live at Newport Jazz Festival 1958 (0:20) 3. Santana - Soul Sacrifice live at Woodstock (3:54) 4. The Stone Roses - I Am the Resurrection (Live In Blackpool) (9:09) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com Listen to Rad Pitt! https://youtu.be/pdin_fQPNpY?si=nw_2MPS8-RAcsPwD

You know how it goes, you start your musical career as a screamo band and a few albums into your lifespan you realise you're not longer screamo. You're now a country power ballads bands. Sound familiar? No? Listen to this episode anyway. What else have you got going on in your life, really? Follow David Jago on Instagram (that's an order) - https://www.instagram.com/david_jago_/ ### Riffs of the week #### Jago's Riff - Soundgarden - 4th July (opening) #### Andrew's Riff - Spitfire - Wild Sunshine (0:26) ### Jago's track choices 1. The Clash - Lose This Skin (0:30) 2. Radiohead - Like spinning plates (2:17) 3. Scott Walker - Hand Me Ups (opening) 4. The Doors - Runnin' Blue (0:55) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Ride - Seagull (0:06) 2. Cave In - Trepanning (1:20) 3. Blur - Fool (0:16) 4. Beastie Boys - Sabrosa (0:48) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

We like to be unpredictable, so here's an episode with the brilliant Stuart Bowditch that focuses on the role of the mighty Church Organ in contemporary music, Courier Sound https://couriersound.bandcamp.com/ Stuart Bowditch on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bowditchstuart/ ### Riffs of the week #### Stuart's Riff - Sibelius - Finlandia (4:20) #### Andrew's Riff - Man/Woman/Chainsaw - What Lucy Found there (2:23) ### Stuart's track choices 1. Type O Negative - Xero Tolerance (3:30) 2. Clair M Singer - The Molendinar (20:45) 3. Ellen Arkbro - Chords for organ (12:00 4. Robert Curgenven - Bardo (longform) for Three Turntables, Pipe Organ & Piano (50:10) ### Andrew's track choices 1. Led Zeppelin - Your time is gonna come (opening) 2. The Incredible String Band - Darling Belle (9:00) 3. Bach - Toccata and Fuge in D Minor (1:29) 4. The Charlatans - Nice Acre Court (1:47) (Rob played organ in prison) Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com Get more Beat Motel at https://beatmotel.com/ Beat Motel Zine started as an award-winning print zine sometime around 2004, and this podcast continues that trajectory with attitude, enthusiasm and curiosity. Tune in, turn up & kick back! We dig into the alternative music we live for. Join us for deep dives, on-the-spot live reviews and laughs. This is not about the world of pop, this is an alt music podcast with a punk rock zine attitude. Beat Motel is about the fringes of the musical world, and we're going to pull at those threads until it unravels. LISTENING LINKS: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beat-motel-zine/id1678093566 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2gScWrQd5kMCZDpu7X1smT Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kY2ZjMmM5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@beatmotelzine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beatmotelzine/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beatmotelzine