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Beat Motel Zine

Welcome to Beat Motel Zine, the comedy-infused alt-music podcast! Born from a zine from the DIY scene, we blend laughs with punk, metal, and everything offbeat. Discover the weirder side of bands, from unintentionally funny stage antics to musical mishaps. Tune in for a profane, comedic journey through alternative tunes, where every episode is a laugh. Join us as we explore music"s funniest fringes with a punk rock spirit! Can the alternative music scene and comedy mix? Of course they can; we"ll

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00:47:18

Hot Tramp, Ecto Peach, J.S. & The Lockerbillies, The...

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/10/08

This is a gonzo-style immersive live review of a very special sold-out gig at St Stephens Church in Ipswich. Including conversations with 60% of Interesting Times Gang, 66% of Hot Tramp, 33% of JS & The Lockerbillies and 75% of Ecto Peach. Show links: Interesting Times Gang - https://www.instagram.com/interestingtimes.gang/ Hot Tramp - https://www.instagram.com/hottrampband/ Impilo - https://soundcloud.com/impilomusic Ecto Peach - https://ectopeach.bandcamp.com/ J.S. & The Lockerbillies -

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01:15:00

Secret Album Tracks

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/10/03

Do you remember secret tracks on the CD versions of albums? If so, you might be as old as we are. Which means you're COOL! In this episode of the Beat Motel podcast, Andrew and Dr Sam share their favourite and most interesting secret album tracks. Some are good, some are interesting, and one might make you feel physically unwell. We have introduced a correspondence section at the end of each episode, so contact us by emailing beatmotel@lawsie.com Riffs of the week SAM - Eric Dolphy - Hat and

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00:14:00

Max Cooper + Alex Banks @ Norwich Arts Centre...

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/10/02

Live review of the Max Cooper 3D/AV gig at Norwich Arts Centre, supported by Alex Banks. Review ably assisted by James Howard.Find out more about James's music at https://talkingsleeve.bandcamp.com/Max Cooper - https://maxcooper.net/Alex Banks - https://www.alexbanksmusic.co.uk/Norwich Arts Centre - https://norwichartscentre.co.uk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatmotel/message

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00:23:10

The Grey & Vandampire, The Smokehouse, Ipswich (live...

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/10/01

Gonzo-style review of two heartbreakingly heavy bands sonically demolishing the brilliant Smokehouse independent venue in Ipswich. With our live reviews, we include field recordings and conversations with our fellow patrons, to try and immerse you in the experience. Get the sounds and smells of an independent gig in your ears! Find out more about the bands: VANDAMPIRE Listen to Vandampire on any streaming service -

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00:55:24

Country Music, but not awful Country Music

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/09/25

What is your problem with Country Music? Seriously? In this episode of the Beat Motel Zine Podcast we dig into why lovers of genres like punk, electronica and metal seem so prejudiced against Country Music. What is it about this genre that makes so many people dismiss it? In each episode of the Beat Motel Zine Podcast Dr Sam and Andrew Culture pick four tracks each that are either important to them, or that emphasise a point being made about the subject being explored. This episode follows that

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00:59:32

More solo than song!

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/09/18

Some songs appear only to exist to allow the band's guitarist to properly show off. But is this a good thing or a bad thing?What happens when the bit of the song with singing and whatnot is pitifully short, but the solo is far too long? Join Dr Sam and Andrew as we dig into our favourite tracks that are 'more solo than song'.For this episode, we are excluding Prog Rock from our choices, mainly because there are sub-genres of Prog full of bands who write tracks that are 99.9999992%

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01:03:05

Workout Tracks

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/09/11

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. You will almost definitely be surprised by what you hear, especially at the end of the episode.SAM'S PICKSMetallica - Shadows Follow

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00:39:14

ExBuryMental 11 @ The Rehearsal Rooms, Bury St...

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/09/10

ExBuryMental is the name for a long-running series of gigs put on by Jay Volunteer in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk (UK). If these gigs had to be pigeonholed in some way, I would say they are probably noise gigs, but in reality, anybody who wants to make any kind of sound is more than welcome to get up and do their thing. These gigs are also connected to the noise gigs in Ipswich that I (Andrew) put on. In some ways, the gigs in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich are a little bit like different sides of the

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00:59:15

The SKA Punk episode

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/09/04

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 celebration!SAM'S PICKSOperation Ivy - Bad TownThe Gadjits - Traffic TicketsCapDown - An A-Political Stand of

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01:21:12

Revisiting The Fall with Mark Beaumont-Thomas

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/08/28

Get the full show notes at beatmotel.co.uk The Fall shouldn’t really need an introduction. But are you sure they are the band you think they are? For this episode of The Beat Motel Podcast I’m joined by writer Mark Beaumont-Thomas and we discuss the story of Mark E Smith, The Fall and most importantly, the music. The passing of Mark E Smith appears to have inspired many to take a fresh look at The Fall. Many are realising that the appeal of this band is broader than they thought. So this

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00:13:07

Swans live @ Norwich Waterfront 23/08/23 - Live Review

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/08/24

Review of Swans playing live at Norwich Waterfront on Wednesday, 23rd August 2023. Thanks to Jay, Boo and Roki for getting involved. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatmotel/message

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00:11:54

Meshuggah + Halo Effect @ Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki,...

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/08/21

We're sticking with our current theme of Finland for one more episode (for now). Join Dr Sam as he shares his thoughts on seeing Meshuggah in a municipal building designed for the Communist Party in Helsinki. Including Dr Sam's notes on the anthropology notes on the audience. Riff of the week Meshuggah - In Death Is Death The featured image for this episode was generated by Dall-E with the prompt 'Meshuggah in Finland with drums made of ice'. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:43:14

Hellsinki Metal Festival 2023 - a gonzo review

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/08/15

Join Dr Sam and Andrew as they visit the very first Hellskinki Metal Festival (yes, note the two insertions of the letter 'L'). Find out what an extreme metal festival in the heart of one of the most metal countries in the world is like, first hand. Photos and more are available at https://lawsie.com/beat-motel-podcast/hellsinki-metal-festival-2023-a-gonzo-review/ As with all our live reviews, we make a real effort to make you feel as if you might actually be at the event. We cover the daft

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01:07:29

And none of them knew they were parodies

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/08/14

Are parody bands a pointless waste of our ears, or are they an essential part of a vibrant musical tapestry? In this episode of the Beat Motel podcast Dr Sam and Andrew chose eight of their favourite parody bands and then argue about whether they are actually parodies or not.This episode was a LOT of fun to make!RIFFS OF THE WEEKChepang - GC (Sam)John Coltrane - A Love Supreme Pt III - PursuanceSAM'S CHOICESGood Clean Fun - Song for the LadiesBeatallica - And Justice for All My

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00:34:32

Bunjies of Soho, folk, skiffle and fire hazards with...

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/08/07

Throughout history, venues have helped define and nurture scenes. Sometimes music venues become central to the scenes they support. For example, The Hacienda in Manchester become synonymous with the Madchester scene in the early 90s.From the 1960s to the late 1990's, a tiny venue in Soho (London) became the heart of a music scene that spawned phenomenal stars. The venue was Bunjies. Although it wasn't a venue so much as it was a coffee shop with a tiny basement.We could list the acts

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00:29:37

Nujumi + John Bowers + Strandings + Mawhrin Skel live...

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/07/31

Electronic adventures at the fantastic Smokehouse in Ipswich. Friendship is a large part of the music experience. We meet friends at gigs, we're in bands with friends, and sometimes, when the stars align we get to put on gigs featuring friends. Then there are the magical occasions whereby we are able to promote a gig for a friend who has lived abroad for years and is back in the UK for just a short time. This episode is about one of those magical times. Sure, the huge acts can afford impressive

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00:24:48

Supermerger in Rotterdam (interview)

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/07/24

Someone we know* once described an electronic music performance as being like watching someone standing behind a desk doing emails. This is something that even the most ardent electronica fan can admit is often true. Sure, the huge acts can afford impressive light shows and enough lasers to upset commercial air traffic, but what can artists who haven't already made millions do to make gigs more interesting?Jack Hagley, AKA Supermerger has developed a brilliant reputation for fascinating,

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00:30:24

A short history of the Amen break

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/07/17

Do you know what the Amen break is? No? Then listen to this episode of the Beat Motel Zine Podcast. If you already know what the Amen break is then you should still listen to this episode of the podcast! One of the greatest and bestest things about music is that you can always be amazed by learning something new. Once you have acquired new musical knowledge your life changes, you can't 'unknow' the Amen break once you've learned about it, and you'll start to hear it

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00:28:16

Wu-Tang: An American Saga - review

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/07/10

Wu-Tang: An American Saga is a series shown on Disney+ (here in the UK) and is a dramatisation of the early days of the Wu-Tang clan. In this episode of the Beat Motel Podcast Andrew walks us through the first two seasons of this hip-hop historical dramatisation. How close is Wu-Tang: An American Saga to the truth, and does that really matter at all? Would someone who isn't into hip-hop get anything from watching this series? Does this dramatisation glorify negative stereotypes? Find out by

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00:10:59

Ipswich Music Day 2023 Report

Beat Motel Zine ·

2023/07/02

More details at https://lawsie.com/beat-motel-podcast/ipswich-music-day-2023/ Ipswich Music Day happens the same weekend ever year in, yup, you guessed it - Ipswich! This is the biggest free music festival in the UK. In this episode of the Beat Motel Podcast Andrew takes us on a journey through Ipswich Music Day (known locally as 'music in the park'). Bands mentioned in this episode: The Interesting Times Gang Myopia Planet Fatale Moon Street Polly Haynes Arms to Oblivion ---

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