S01 E114 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 … [Read more...] about Pointless collaborations in music
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Good B-sides vs Bad B-sides
S01 E113 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, … [Read more...] about Good B-sides vs Bad B-sides
Bands you wouldn’t want to cover
S01 E112 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 … [Read more...] about Bands you wouldn’t want to cover
Soundtracks you NEED to hear
S01 E111 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 … [Read more...] about Soundtracks you NEED to hear
They Sampled WHAT?
S01 E110 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: Oh, … [Read more...] about They Sampled WHAT?
