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S01 E103

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-