Episodes

This week on The Mixtape, Mark catches up with Sarah Cracknell, the unmistakable voice of Saint Etienne, as the legendary British indie-pop trio prepare to say goodbye with their final Australian tour. Sarah reflects on the band's decision to end after more than three decades, why now felt like the right time to leave with their legacy intact, and what she'll miss most once Saint Etienne takes its final bow. She also shares stories from the band's remarkable career, including being part of Glas...

Twenty-five years after the release of Sinner, Drowning Pool guitarist CJ Pierce joins The Mixtape to look back on one of the most influential hard rock albums of the 2000s. CJ discusses the creation of Bodies, the band's memories of recording Sinner, the legacy of Dave Williams, the album's lasting impact on generations of fans, the upcoming anniversary tour, rare bonus tracks, vinyl collecting, and why the songs continue to resonate today. Plus, CJ builds his Mixtape featuring Snot, Metallic...

Welcome to The Mixtape Live, a special collaboration between The Mixtape and Sofar Sounds, recorded in front of a live audience in an intimate acoustic setting. In this episode, Perth indie favourites Littlefair join host Mark Phillips for a unique live music experience that combines conversation, storytelling and exclusive performances. The format is simple: we sit down with the artist to explore the songs that shaped their musical journey through The Mixtape's signature track categories. Bet...

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale joins The Mixtape to discuss the band's upcoming Australian tour with Shinedown, the creative process behind I Beat Loneliness, his approach to mental health and songwriting, and the stripped-back Bush NPR Tiny Desk performance. Plus Gavin shares the six songs that would make his ultimate mixtape and reflects on the artists who inspired him from David Bowie and The Beatles through to Jane's Addiction and Bring Me The Horizon. NPR Tiny Desk Concert is here: https://...

This week on The Mixtape, Mark sits down with Veronica from Perth indie outfit Dolce Blue. Fresh from the release of their new single Waste Your Time and gearing up for the Auxiliary Records Launch Night at The Bird, Veronica joins us to talk about the band's journey, the Perth music scene, and what's next for Dolce Blue. As always, Veronica builds her perfect Mixtape, sharing the songs that have shaped her life, inspired her creativity, and soundtracked some unforgettable moments. We also pu...

Welcome to The People’s Mixtape, the special community edition of The Mixtape, recorded live at Midland Records during Record Store Day. In this episode, Mark sits down with Gemma to talk about the magic of Record Store Day, her connection to vinyl records, the vibrant Perth music scene, and the artists that have shaped her life. As always on The People’s Mixtape, Gemma builds her own personal soundtrack by selecting the songs that mean the most to her. From attention-grabbing favourites and s...

Perth artist EDIE joins The Mixtape to discuss her new EP Garden of Eden, the move into electronic pop, WHAM Award recognition, dream collaborations and the songs that shaped her. Plus: Harry Styles, Fleetwood Mac, Chappell Roan, One Direction nostalgia and a hilarious round of Collab, Tour or Diss. Connect with EDIE here: @ediephonehome #EDIE #ElectronicPop #PerthMusic #IndependentArtist #MusicIndustry #Songwriting #AustralianMusic #WomenInMusic #PopMusic #GardenOfEdie

Award-winning songwriter Scott Matthews joins The Mixtape to reflect on 20 years of Passing Stranger, finally releasing the album on vinyl, the creation of “Elusive”, working with Robert Plant, and the surreal experience of winning an Ivor Novello Award. Scott also discusses Patreon, intimate live shows, songwriting influences, and shares stories involving Guy Pearce, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley and more. 🔗 scottmatthews.uk for Vinyl, tour dates and Patreon. Wait in the Car Featuring Guy Pearce ...

Phil Jamieson joins The Mixtape to talk about his new solo album 10 Charlie, life beyond Grinspoon, touring regional Australia, record collecting, Jeff Buckley, Nina Simone, Massive Attack and the realities of live music in 2026. Phil explains the meaning behind 10 Charlie, why he designed airline-themed merch including slippers, how musical theatre taught him vocal warmups, and why independent record stores remain essential to touring musicians. Phil Jamieson’s new album 10 Charlie is out Aug...

Geraldton Punk band RATSALD are on the show this week chatting about the stellar new album Pest From The West, the launch night this week at Milk Bar and their upcoming European Tour! Pre-order links, ticket links etc: @we_are_ratsalad Grab the album from Pee Records in Aus, Lockjaw Records in Europe. #punk #newalbum #vinyl #europeantour #band #music #interview #podcast

Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine joins The Mixtape to reflect on six decades of music, touring, and working alongside Brian Wilson. From the creation of Pet Sounds to the evolution of live performance, Al shares candid insights into: Why the band never realised the legacy they were creating The genius of Brian Wilson How The Pet Sounds Band brings the music back to life Whether AI can ever replicate true artistry Plus — Al’s personal Mixtape featuring The Skyliners, Kingston Trio, Del Shan...

This week on The Mixtape for Radio Fremantle 107.9FM, Mark chats with Zoe from Perth/Fremantle experimental punk outfit Post Nut Clarity. The band discuss their explosive sets at Nannup Music Festival, the origins of the project in a Fremantle share house, spoken word songwriting, and their incredible new single “Customized Enlistment Refreshes” — a track created entirely from spam text messages. Zoe also dives into: The Perth and Fremantle underground music scene Blazing Swan and performing in...

Rob from Enter Shikari joins The Mixtape podcast to talk new music, touring Australia, and why owning vinyl still beats streaming. We cover: New album tracks in the live set The surreal experience of playing the Cavern Club Touring life and exploring Australia Physical vs digital music debate Rob’s personal mixtape selections 🎧 Plus: Rage Against The Machine, Jackie Wilson, and a rare deep cut you won’t find on Spotify. #EnterShikari #MusicPodcast #AlternativeMusic #VinylCulture #LiveMus...

Mike Scott from The Waterboys joins The Mixtape Podcast ahead of their Australian tour kicking off in Perth. We dive into: The concept album Life, Death and Dennis Hopper Collaborating with Bruce Springsteen & Fiona Apple Lost recordings from the Fisherman’s Blues era The meaning behind This Is The Sea Touring Australia and building setlists 🎟️ Tour Info: destroyalllines.com

Perth rock outfit Electric State join The Mixtape to talk about their unexpected Star Wars-inspired single “This Is The Way”, wild live show moments, and what it really takes to build a band from the ground up. From playing packed themed launch nights in Perth to unforgettable gigs in Japan, this is a conversation packed with stories, laughs, and real insight into the modern music scene. We also dive into: Their upcoming album Standing on the Edge Touring plans across Australia The importanc...

Frank Turner joins The Mixtape to talk touring, punk rock beginnings, and why live performance is everything. Ahead of his 2026 Australian tour with Bowling For Soup, Frank opens up about: His obsession with touring (inspired by Black Flag)Dream co-headliners finally becoming reality20 years of Campfire Punkrock The songs that shaped his life Plus, Frank builds his Mixtape—featuring Meat Loaf, Regina Spektor, Motown classics and more. 🎟 Tour Info: destroyalllines.com 📍 Fremantle – Metropolis...

This week on the show I'm joined by Justin Davies from The Tortured Souls. We're chatting about the bands debt single Unforgettable Days, the upcoming album and his dream support slot opening for Ron Sexsmith. We discuss how a tragedy inspired Justin to pick up a guitar to write songs as a way of healing, and how that snowballed into a full album with some of the biggest names on the Perth music scene! 👍🏼Follow The Band - https://www.instagram.com/the_tortured_souls/

Baxter Dury joins The Mixtape to talk about his new album Allbarone, his evolving creative process, and collaborating with Fred again.. From spontaneous songwriting to working with legendary producer Paul Epworth, Baxter shares how staying unpredictable has shaped his music across a 20+ year career. 🎟️ Australian Tour Dates: Melbourne Forum – April 28 Sydney Roundhouse – April 29 #BaxterDury #Allbarone #FredAgain #IndieMusic #MusicInterview #TheMixtapePodcast #AustralianTour

Perth’s psych rock scene is alive and loud as Liam Coffey from Monotonic joins The Mixtape to unpack the band’s blistering new album Heavy Metal. In this episode, Liam builds his six-track mixtape while diving deep into the influences that shaped Monotonic’s sound—from fuzz-drenched acid rock to hypnotic psych grooves. We also trace the band’s origin story, explore vinyl culture and get into the records that defined their musical DNA. It’s a raw and revealing conversation about sound, identity...

On this episode of The Mixtape, Mark sits down with John Linnell from They Might Be Giants to dive into their brand new album The World Is To Dig, out April 14. John unpacks the meaning behind the album’s curious title, inspired by Maurice Sendak, and shares the band’s philosophy of staying creative across four decades. From writing a tribute to the Wu-Tang Clan in completely the “wrong” style, to thoughts on streaming, vinyl quality, and the evolving recording process — this is a deep, thoug...

Aaron Comess from Spin Doctors joins The Mixtape to celebrate 35 years of Pocket Full of Kryptonite and the band’s long-awaited return to Australia. Aaron talks about performing the iconic album live, his relationship with timeless hits like Two Princes, and why the band still loves playing them after decades. He also dives into the band’s creative process, the story behind their latest album Face Full of Cake, and how collaboration keeps the music fresh. There’s also a deep dive into Aaron’s ...

This week on The Mixtape Mark chats with Bully Hay about the brand new album Anywhere But Here, which has already made waves on the ARIA charts and topped the independent charts. From the creative process and year-long recording journey to the story behind the gritty “Lovers Get High” video, this interview dives deep into the artistry behind the music. Bully also shares thoughts on vinyl culture, Record Store Day, and the realities of releasing music in today’s landscape—plus details on upcomin...

Grammy-winning blues powerhouse Ruthie Foster joins The Mixtape to talk about her upcoming Western Australian tour with Eric Bibb, her award-winning album Mileage, and the surreal moment she found out she’d won a Grammy… in an airport bar. We dive into her journey from gospel roots to the US Navy band, the power of live performance, and the songs that shaped her sound. Plus, Ruthie builds her Mixtape—featuring picks from Steve Winwood, Pharrell Williams, Ray Charles, Van Morrison and more. 🎸 ...

Blues legend Eric Bibb joins The Mixtape to talk about his upcoming Australian tour, his latest album One Mississippi, and a lifetime immersed in the blues tradition. From early influences like Howlin’ Wolf and Robert Johnson to collaborations with musicians like Dave Bronze and Robbie McIntosh, Eric shares stories from a remarkable career spanning decades. We also dive into his creative process, why songwriting is “like breathing,” and his Mixtape selections—including classics from Junior Wal...