S01 E99
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
- Aix Em Klemm – Luxury of dirt (opening)
- Oren Ambarchi – Remedios the Beauty (0:15)
- Microstoria – Endless Summer (opening)
- Éliane Radigue – Kilasha (9:20)
Andrew’s track choices
- Kiasmos – Looped (opening)
- The Big – Think Bigger (1:37)
- Verve – The Sun, The Sea (2:37)
- The Velvet Underground – After Hours (Opening)
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