S01 E29 What music do you like to get sweaty to? Are there certain bands or genres that get you fired up and ready to thrash yourself daft at the gym, or while you're out exercising in the fresh air? In this episode of the Beat Motel Podcast Dr Sam and Andrew Culture share their favourite workout tracks and explore what makes some music so perfect for exercise. … [Read more...] about Workout Tracks
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The SKA-Punk episode
S01 E27 It's summer, so we're doing a Ska Punk episode! Join Dr Sam and Andrew Culture as we wander down a slightly off-beat memory lane of peppy music! This episode has many brilliant anecdotes, especially around the punk scene of the late 90s and early 2000s, including our adventures in German squats and the generosity of touring bands. It's not nostalgia; it's a … [Read more...] about The SKA-Punk episode
Innocent Civilian interview- Beat Motel
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 8 The BIG have been proper polular around these parts for years. When thier last album came out the second disc unlocked a great secret to the world and hinted at a side project singer Ed had been working on called Innocent Civilian, being nosey sorts we wanted to know more... In a nutshell how did Innocent Civilian come … [Read more...] about Innocent Civilian interview- Beat Motel
The Big / The Floating Maxwells – Steamboat Tavern – 24th November 2006
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 7 I was dead chuffed to hear this gig had been rescheduled following the unexpected demise of the Drum and Monkey recently. You can always rely on Val and the Steamboat to come to the rescue which was excellent news in this case as a Big gig is not to be missed. These 2 bands played the D&M in July along with The Chancers and … [Read more...] about The Big / The Floating Maxwells – Steamboat Tavern – 24th November 2006
The Big + The Chancers + The Floating Maxwells at The Drum & Monkey – Ipswich -5th July 2006
Originally published in Beat Motel issue 6 This was the first time I’d been to the D&M since it reopened. Apart from the fact it was like a sauna inside I am delighted to report it’s a cracking venue. They’re making no attempt for the left hand room to be anything other than a decent place to host bands and as a result it works really well. A good-sized stage (with … [Read more...] about The Big + The Chancers + The Floating Maxwells at The Drum & Monkey – Ipswich -5th July 2006
