S01 E28 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, … [Read more...] about ExBuryMental 11 @ The Rehearsal Rooms, Bury St Edmunds 09/09/23 (live review)
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Swans @ Norwich Waterfront 23/08/23 (live review)
S01 E24 Review of Swans playing live at Norwich Waterfront on Wednesday, 23rd August 2023. Thanks to Jay, Boo and Roki for getting involved. … [Read more...] about Swans @ Norwich Waterfront 23/08/23 (live review)
Meshuggah + Halo Effect @ Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland (live review)
S01 E23 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 … [Read more...] about Meshuggah + Halo Effect @ Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland (live review)
Hellsinki Metal Festival 2023 – a gonzo review
S01 E22 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 … [Read more...] about Hellsinki Metal Festival 2023 – a gonzo review
Nujumi + John Bowers + Strandings + Mawhrin Skel live at Ipswich Smokehouse
S01 E19 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 … [Read more...] about Nujumi + John Bowers + Strandings + Mawhrin Skel live at Ipswich Smokehouse
Ipswich Music Day 2023 Report
S01 E15 Ipswich Music Day happens the same weekend ever year in, yup, you guessed it - Ipswich! This is the largest free one day music festival in the UK. In this episode of the Beat Motel Podcast Andrew takes us on a journey through Ipswich … [Read more...] about Ipswich Music Day 2023 Report