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
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Supermerger in Rotterdam (interview)
S01 E18 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 … [Read more...] about Supermerger in Rotterdam (interview)
A short history of the Amen break
S01 E17 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 … [Read more...] about A short history of the Amen break
Wu-Tang: An American Saga – review
S01 E16 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 … [Read more...] about Wu-Tang: An American Saga – review
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
Trv, kvlt black metal lo-fi-isms – academic notes
S01 E14 This week, Sam is broadcasating from darkened cathedral. Join him as he bumbles through a lo-fi essay on thoughts and his research on trv, kvlt black metal lo-fi-isms. Is the crapness of his recording and production due to budget … [Read more...] about Trv, kvlt black metal lo-fi-isms – academic notes