Off The Beat & Track

Award winning music interview podcast with host Stu Whiffen

Author: stuart whiffen

Off The Beat & Track is the award winning and chart topping podcast from Stu Whiffen which is released through Scroobius Pips Distraction Pieces Network.Each episode feature a conversation with a special guest who will select 7 songs which have sound tracked their creative journey to date. We talk about songs that remind them of growing up, school, clubbing, home and so much moreExpect a warm, honest and funny chat with some fantastic guests.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Special Guest - Laptop
Episode 617
Thursday, 15 January, 2026

Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the brilliant Jesse Hartman The creative force behind LAPTOP and Sammy.A true cult figure in the indie world, Jesse’s work spans music, filmmaking, and storytelling. With LAPTOP’s witty, deadpan electro-pop and Sammy’s slacker-indie charm, he’s built a reputation for sharp lyrics, dry humour, and an unmistakably unique artistic voice. From underground New York stages to international acclaim, Jesse reflects on his creative journey and the evolution of his distinctive sound.🎶 In this episode, we cover:✅ The origins of LAPTOP and Sammy, and how each project developed✅ Jesse’s approach to songwriting, humour, and character-driven music✅ Stories from the New York indie scene and life as a multi-disciplinary artist✅ What’s next for Jesse and his ongoing creative work👉 Hit LIKE if you enjoy the episode and SUBSCRIBE for more fascinating conversations with the most original voices in music!💥 Support the Podcast:☕ Buy Me a Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen🎧 Patreon – Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack🔔 Stay Connected:🌍 Website – www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com🐦 Twitter – @beatandtrackpod📘 Facebook – Off The Beat & Track Podcast#OffTheBeatAndTrack #JesseHartman #LAPTOP #SammyBand #IndieRock #ElectroPop #NYCIndie #CultArtists #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #SubscribeNowSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.