In this episode, Andrew and Dr Sam dive into the world of singing drummers—because why settle for just bashing skins when you can also belt out tunes? Expect a thorough dissection of jazz chaos theory, led by Peter Evans and his so-called “three-stooges” approach to organised sound. The duo also explore Karen Carpenter’s dual talents, Red Fang’s unadulterated riffage, and Mastodon’s... well, let’s say, questionable riff decisions.

Dr Sam throws in some knowledge grenades about jazz producer legends, while Andrew recalls a traumatic encounter with Reading Festival toilets that left him missing Mastodon for a “pressing” appointment. They also ponder how Robert Wyatt of Soft Machine managed to keep it together, both rhythmically and vocally, before a window accident shifted his life forever. From awkward gig moments to a deep-dive into prog jazz and even John Grant’s soundcheck playlist, this episode has it all—except, maybe, subtlety.

_Featured Tracks and Artists_:

- Peter Evans and friends with some chaotic jazz noodling

- The Morons with "I Want to Stab You in the Neck" (naturally)

- Anderson .Paak, making soul look way too easy on the Tiny Desk

- Queens of the Stone Age, with zero Grohl vocals

- Yoshida Tatsuya’s wild prog jazz

- A head-turning pick from Soft Machine with Robert Wyatt singing and drumming

Grab your headphones (and maybe a stiff drink); it’s a wild ride through rhythm, riffs, and a solid bit of nonsense.

### Riffs of the week

#### Dr Sam's Riff

- Peter Evans - Freaks (opening)

#### Andrew's Riff

- The Ruins of Beverast - Anchoress in Furs (opening)

### Dr Sam's track choices

1. The Morons - Stab You in the Neck (0.10)

2. Anderson .Paak - Heart Don't Stand a Chance (from NPR tiny desk) : 3.57

3. Soft Machine - Moon in June (0.20)

4. Koenjihyakkei - Rattims Friezz (1.44)

### Andrew's track choices

1. The Carpenters - Close to you (1:15)

2. Mastodon - Blood and Thunder (opening)

3. Queens of the Stone Age - Song for the dead (0:02)

4. Velvet Underground - After Hours

Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.com

Anderson .Paak - Heart Don't Stand a Chance (from NPR tiny desk) : 3.57 - https://youtu.be/ferZnZ0_rSM?feature=shared&t=237

In this episode of Beat Motel Andrew is joined by Dr Hannah. Join us as we dive into non-English music, from French hip-hop to North African future funk and Italian soap-opera jams. Along the way, we touch on archaeology, conspiracy theorists, and of course, toilet humor – because what’s a Beat Motel episode without that?

We chat about:

- Dr. Sam’s political philosophy doctorate (no, he can't save lives).

- Sparks’ 70s awkward sexiness and North African beats that sound straight out of _The Fifth Element_.

- Anime, cyberpunk, and Blade Runner-inspired 80s Japanese pop (shout-out to _Bubblegum Crisis_ fans).

- Icelandic shout-singing with Bjork before she got _really_ weird.

- French hip-hop legends that groove smoother than my grandmother's custard.

Hold onto your milking stools (yes, we explain that), as we explore weird instrumentals, wax lyrical about vinyl obsessions, and debate which music genre has the weirdest accents. Also, if you’re into Matt Berry and his mysterious music career, we’ve got you covered.

Dr. Hannah's knowledge runs deep, and we pretend to keep up.

### Riffs of the week

#### Dr Hannah's Riff

- Sparks - Happy Hunting Ground (2:54)

#### Andrew's Riff

- Norma Tanega - You're dead (opening)

### Dr Hannah's track choices

1. Abdel Kader (Live à Bercy, Paris / 1998) (2:56)

2. Bubblegum Crisis - Konya wa Hurricane (2:46)

3. Maria Arnal i Marcel Bagés - Tú Que Vienes a Rondarme (1:50)

4. Mina - Se telefonando (2:20)

### Andrew's track choices

1. Sugarcubes - Birthday (Icelandic Version) (2:00)

2. MC Solaar - Nouveau Western (1:47)

3. WIZO - Quadrat im Kreis (1:30)

4. Adriano Celentano - Prisencolinensinainciusol (2:05)

Hannah made a playlist of her tracks! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1R19nDqVi8F8JplAjOalJq?si=gG518yOgSAu3O0hh4_tnfQ&pi=di55wqNKTg-f-

In this episode of "Beat Motel," Andrew Culture and _Spamuel Rage_ (because who else could conjure up such bizarre music choices?) return to the long-anticipated second half of their chaos-fueled breakdown: _Great Band, Terrible Decision_. Naturally, things get out of hand, with deep dives into bands that alienate their own fans, riffs that make zero sense, and Devon Townsend’s baffling alien coffee addiction (yes, seriously).

Expect more music geekery, deranged anecdotes, and Andrew’s rants about Finnish milkmen’s stiffy-shaped bottles—because why not? They also explore what happens when you ask your partner, mid-act, “Who’s making love?”—results vary.

Highlights:

- ASMR misfires and a thorough misunderstanding of the purpose of _ASMR_ (what even is it?!)

- Andrew Culture’s near-confession about allotment-based dogging (we're all left hanging, thank God).

- How _King Prawn_ went from experimental brilliance to “WTF were they thinking?”

- The horror of strapping young lads deciding to ditch metal for ‘comedy’. Spoiler: it wasn't funny.

- Why asking random bus-stop strangers “Who's making love?” in Finland leads to awkward silence and not much else.

It’s a wild ride as always, with random bouts of technical difficulties and Andrew Culture monologuing about _Spamuel Rage_’s suspiciously symbolic tassels. Oh, and they manage to insult at least three beloved bands (because that's how they roll).

Listen for laughs, questionable musical taste, and a slight risk of learning absolutely nothing.

### Riffs of the week

#### Dr Sam's Riff

- Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love (opening)

#### Andrew's Riff

- At the drive in - Cosmonaught (opening)

### Dr Sam's track choices

1. Misfits - Forbidden Zone (0.07)

2. King Prawn - Smoke Some Shit (1.00)

3. Mos Def - Rock N Roll (3.45)

4. Devin Townsend - Tall Latte (0.30)

### Andrew's track choices

1. Ride - Drive Blind (2:30)

2. Spacemen 3 - Revolution (4:10)

3. The Buzzcocks - Boredom (1:38)

4. Radiohead - Pyramid Song (2:02)