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Soundtracks you NEED to hear

December 30, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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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

Rivals

December 9, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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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

Bands who change members, for better or worse

October 22, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E101 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 … [Read more...] about Bands who change members, for better or worse

Bands whose sound doesn’t match their image

September 23, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E97 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 … [Read more...] about Bands whose sound doesn’t match their image

Best and worst music documentaries

August 5, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E91 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. Follow David Jago on Instagram (that's an order) Riffs of the week Jago's … [Read more...] about Best and worst music documentaries

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