Episodes

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...

Metal icon Max Cavalera (Soulfly / Sepultura /Cavalera Conspiracy / Killer Be Killed) joins The Mixtape Podcast for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation that dives deep into Soulfly’s future, family, creativity, and the new ...

On this episode of The Mixtape Podcast , Mark chats with Lorraine McIntosh of Deacon Blue about the band’s huge 2025 Australian tour , their brand-new album The Great Western Road , and how the group continues to grow in popu...

In this episode of The Mixtape Podcast, host Mark Phillipsis joined by Danny O’Reilly, frontman of Irish indie rock favourites The Coronas. Danny opens up about what it’s like playing one of the world’s most iconic festivals,...

Canadian alt-country legends Cowboy Junkies join TheMixtape Podcast as guitarist and songwriter Michael Timmins sits down for a deep, thoughtful conversation about the band’s incredible 40-year journey , their upcoming Austra...

Original drummer of The Animals, John Steel joins The Mixtape for an unforgettable conversation about gigging across Australia at 84 years young, surviving the wild early days of rock ’n’ roll, and legendary pub crawls with B...

Bob Hardy from Franz Ferdinand joins The Mixtape for a brilliant deep dive into the band’s unforgettable memories of Australia’s iconic Big Day Out, their latest Australian tour, and the craft behind their deluxe vinyl packag...

Ali from Zebrahead drops into The Mixtape for a wild and wide-ranging chat covering the band’s Australian tour, his love of vinyl records, and unforgettable stories from hanging out at the legendary Playboy Mansion. We also d...

Bruce Watson from Big Country joins The Mixtape for a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation covering the band’s Australian tour, the reality of classic-era rock star behaviour, and how he continues to stay creatively inspired ...

Jon Hart from Boy & Bear joins The Mixtape for a deep dive into the band’s brand new double A-side single, the enduring magic of vinyl records, and what it truly means to perform at the iconic Sydney Opera House. We also talk...

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In this episode of The Mixtape , we sit down with Australian rock legend John “Swanee” Swan to dive into his brand-new album Believe and the remarkable stories behind his music. From his early days playing drums for Bon Scott...

In this episode of The Mixtape , we sit down with the legendary Sarah Blasko as she prepares to take fans on a rare musical journey—performing her first two albums in full at her upcoming live shows. With both records freshly...

On this episode of The Mixtape , we sit down with the incredible Mama Kin to dive deep into her most personal and transformative journey yet. With the release of her powerful new album Promises , Mama Kin opens up about the y...

Get ready for a high-energy, horn-filled journey as The Mixtape welcomes Nicky Bomba , the driving force behind the Melbourne Ska Orchestra . We dive deep into their brand-new album The Ballad of Monte Loco , an epic release ...

In this episode of The Mixtape , we sit down with acclaimed singer-songwriter Mark Wilkinson to dive deep into his latest release, Wild and Hunted Things . Mark opens up about the stories and emotions behind the album, his up...

On this episode of The Mixtape , Perth singer-songwriter Riley Pearce joins us for a candid and compelling conversation about creativity, vulnerability, and the pressure to constantly evolve in the digital age. Riley opens up...

It IS Big and it IS Special! On this episode of The Mixtape , we’re joined by Joe from Big Special , one of the most talked-about new voices in UK music. Joe dives into the story behind the band’s powerful debut album, Post I...

This week on The Mixtape , we catch up with Jack from Sons Of The East , the indie-folk powerhouse making waves around the globe. Jack gives us the inside scoop on their long-awaited new album Sons —from songwriting sessions ...

In this electrifying episode of The Mixtape , we’re joined by Luke and Beau from Ghost Care , diving deep into their brand-new single “Arcade.” The Perth alt-pop trio’s latest track is a retro-fuelled ride, and the duo breaks...

On this episode of The Mixtape , we're joined by Alex Canion , bassist and vocalist from Voyager , one of Australia's most genre-defying and electrifying bands. Alex takes us on the band's remarkable journey to the Eurovision...

In this electrifying episode of The Mixtape , we’re joined by Eric Peterson , legendary guitarist and founding member of Testament , one of thrash metal’s most influential bands. Eric opens up about Testament’s latest Austral...

In this high-octane episode of The Mixtape , we’re joined by Josh Todd , the electrifying frontman of Buckcherry , to talk all things rock 'n' roll, resilience, and the wild ride of life on tour. Josh gives us the inside scoo...

In this explosive episode of The Mixtape , we’re joined by Matty Mullins , frontman of Memphis May Fire , to talk all things heavy, heartfelt, and hilarious. Matty dives into the band's brand-new album Shapeshifter —revealing...