S01 E109 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 … [Read more...] about Forgotten bands
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Rivals
S01 E108 This week, Andrew and Jago dive into the chaotic world of musical rivalries, from playground-level spats to outright murderous feuds. Highlights include: 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 … [Read more...] about Rivals
When the Drums Kick in
S01 E107 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, … [Read more...] about When the Drums Kick in
Best album endings
S01 E106 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 … [Read more...] about Best album endings
Great album, terrible song
S01 E105 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. … [Read more...] about Great album, terrible song
