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The Mixtape Podcast - Hear It, Wherever You Listen

Hello I'm Mark the host of The Mixtape Podcast and every week I interview a musician and ask them to make up an imaginary Mixtape and choose 6 tracks for it.
1. Your lead off track? The attention grabber?
2. A song you sing loud and proud, when you are on your own in the car/shower.
3. You Favourite Cover Version
4. A song you would have liked your 18 year old self to hear.
5. A song to let the listener know you are romantically interested.
6. Something under-appreciated, you feel doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

Recent Episodes

Jan. 29, 2026

Skye from Morcheeba on Touring Australia, Escape The Chaos & Her Ultimate Mixtape

This week on The Mixtape , host Mark Phillips welcomes Skye Edwards , the iconic voice of Morcheeba , for a warm, wide-ranging conversation ahead of the band’s Australian tour . Skye talks about returning to Australia in Febr...
Jan. 22, 2026

Hayley Mary (The Jezebels): Free Speech, Solo Freedom & Why She’s Backing Local Bands

On this episode of The Mixtape , Mark sits down with HayleyMary , best known as the former frontwoman of The Jezabels , for awide-ranging and unflinchingly honest conversation. Ahead of her show at The Milk Bar on 30thJanuary...
Jan. 11, 2026

Jem Finer (The Pogues) on Shane MacGowan, Rum, Sodomy & the Lash & the 40th Anniversary Tour

This week on The Mixtape , host Mark Phillips is joined by Jem Finer , founding member of The Pogues , ahead of the band’s Australian tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of Rum, Sodomy & the Lash . Jem discusses how the ann...
Jan. 4, 2026

The Mixtape Podcast – Chance Meetings & Craft Beers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Some conversations are planned. Others happen exactly when they’re meant to. In this special episode of The Mixtape , host Marksits down with Chad Mitchell — founder and creator of The Mixtape Beverage Company in Ho Chi Minh ...
Dec. 21, 2025

Maximo Park - Paul Smith. A Certain Trigger 20th Anniversary Interview. The Mixtape Podcast

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of A Certain Trigger , Paul Smith of Maxïmo Park joins The Mixtape for a wide-ranging conversation that goes well beyond indie dance floors andpost-punk revival classics. Paul reflects on the...
Dec. 9, 2025

Lloyd Cole: Australian Tour Stories, Going Fully Electric & Telecaster Tone. The Mixtape Podcast

Indie icon Lloyd Cole joins The Mixtape Podcast for a deep-dive into his latest Australian tour, the bold move to ditch acoustic sets for all-electric shows, and his lifelong love of Fender Telecasters. Lloyd also reveals the...

Recent Blog Posts

May 30, 2025

OK Go is more than just a band; they're a multimedia experience. Known for their catchy tunes and even catchier music videos, they've carved a unique niche in the music industry. Their creativity knows no bounds, and their commitment to pushing the …

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May 30, 2025

In this blog post, we explore the transformative journey of Joan As Police Woman, a remarkable artist whose life and music have been deeply influenced by love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of self-discovery. We delve into how the tragic passing …

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