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Episodes

March 25, 2024

Spacerhead - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 47

This week I'm joined by Perth based Spacerhead, the lads chat about their recent self titled album, the supporting tour of Australia, we have a good old natter about Dirty Sexy music, Light In The Attic Re-issues, Krautrock a...

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March 19, 2024

Olive Mae - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 46

Today I'm joined on the show by Hillstock Artist Olive Mae Olive chats about her recent tour of Australia, her new single, picking the music for a road trip and she selects 6 cracking tracks for her Mixtape which you can hea...

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March 17, 2024

Diesel talks new album Bootleg Melancholy, new single Forever - The M…

This week on the show I'm joined by @officialdieselmusic Diesel. Mark chats about his new Album Bootleg Melancholy, his upcoming Australian Tour Dates, meeting Al Green, the amazing story of the Emerson Brothers, and of cours...

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March 11, 2024

Dom Mariani (Datura4, The Stems) on Impossible Hits, European Tours &…

On this episode of The Mixtape , we sit down with legendary Australian guitarist, songwriter, and producer Dom Mariani , known for his work with Datura4 and The Stems . Dom talks about touring across Europe , the making of Da...

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March 6, 2024

Luke Concannon - Nizlopi - Talks New Album, JCB Song reforming the ba…

This weeks chat gets deep, emotional, joyful and funny! This week I'm chatting with one of my musical hero's, Singer Songwriter Luke Concannon from Nizlopi. Luke and his double bass playing/beat-boxing partner in crime, John ...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Beth Chia - The Mixtape Podcast Episode #42

This week I'm joined by the delightful Beth Chia, Beth is a singer/songwriter from South West WA. We talk about her new single Sins and Scars, support Ash Grunwald her creative process and how she's looking to empower and ins...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Hugh Cornwell on Cinema, Solo Tours & the Soundtrack of a Stranglers …

On this episode of The Mixtape , we’re joined by the unmistakable Hugh Cornwell —original frontman of The Stranglers and an enduring voice in British rock—for a sharp, insightful, and often humorous conversation that spans de...

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Feb. 5, 2024

Girl Shaped Gun - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 40

This week I'm joined by Perth Band Girl Shaped Gun, Joe and Joash chat about their Self titled EP, that came out at the back end of 2024, I confess which Perth music legend I hate seeing live and give Billie Eilish some caree...

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Jan. 30, 2024

Graham Crabb - PWEI, Pop Will Eat Itself, talks Australian Greatest H…

This week on the show my guest is is frontman from Alt Rock Legends Pop Will Eat Itself, Graham Crabb. Graham talks about supporting Public Enemy, Run DMC and Nine Inch Nails, the upcoming Greatest Hits Tour with Jesus Jones,...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Rob Snarski of The Blackeyed Susans, Snarskicircuslindyband. The Mixt…

Joining me this week is Australian Troubadour Rob Snarski of The Blackeyed Susans, Snarskicircuslindyband and Chads Tree. Rob has some great yarns about playing with Johnny Cash, how The Blackeyed Susans were first formed, an...

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Jan. 15, 2024

Evan Stanley talks supporting Kiss with his band Amber Wild, New Sing…

This week on The Mixtape my guest is Evan Stanley, son of Kiss Guitarist Paul Stanley. Evan talks about his band Amber Wild's new single Breakout, supporting Kiss on their farewell Tour of USA, his early influences, playing l...

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Jan. 11, 2024

Clare Perrott on WAAPA Life, Hillstock Fundraiser & Her Dream 6-Track…

On this episode of The Mixtape , we chat with rising singer-songwriter Clare Perrott about life as a WAAPA music student , performing at the Hillstock Fundraiser , and carving out her voice in the local scene. Clare also cura...

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Jan. 8, 2024

John Steel - The Animals talks House Of The Rising Sun, Australian to…

Joining me this week by phone is John Steel, the original drummer and founding member of seminal British Blues Invasion band The Animals.John talks about how The Animals went on a pub crawl though New York with Bob Dylan and ...

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Jan. 1, 2024

Jim Ward on Breakfast with Taylor Hawkins, Festival Chaos & the Mixta…

In this unmissable episode of The Mixtape , we sit down with legendary post-hardcore pioneer Jim Ward from Sparta (and formerly At The Drive-In) for a wild and reflective ride through rock history and personal memories. Jim s...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Into The Valley - Richard Jobson on Punk, Green Day, and Going on Tou…

In this episode of The Mixtape , we sit down with legendary frontman Richard Jobson of The Skids to dive into a life shaped by punk, poetry, and powerful melodies. Richard reflects on the resurgence of The Skids after Green D...

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Dec. 11, 2023

Scott Kirkland The Crystal Method - The Mixtape Podcast Episiode 31. …

This week on The Mixtape I'm joined by Big Beat Pioneer Scott Kirkland from The Crystal Method. Scott talks about the upcoming tour of Australia, His memories of playing The Big Day Out Festival, Collaborations with Tom Morel...

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Dec. 4, 2023

Donita Sparks (L7): Bricks, Grit & Rock ‘n’ Roll Rebellion. The Mixta…

In this no-holds-barred episode of The Mixtape , we’re joined by Donita Sparks , iconic frontwoman of the trailblazing grunge-punk band L7 , for an unforgettable conversation covering the band’s wildest moments, musical legac...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Jesus Jones - Mike Edwards - Right Here Right Now. The Mixtape Podcas…

Joining me by phone from UK this week (hence the less than perfect audio quality). It's Mike Edwards, Lead Singer from UK Indie band Jesus Jones. Ahead of their tour of Australia next year supporting Pop Will Eat Itself, I ch...

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Nov. 26, 2023

Rinehearts (Benny) - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 28 Full Bloom

On todays episode I'm joined by Benny from Perth band Rinehearts. I interrupted Benny's songwriting session to ask him to pick 6 top tunes for his Mixtape, which you can listen to here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UHwE...

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Nov. 26, 2023

Bruce Foxton on The Jam, Paul Weller, and the Songs That Shaped His S…

In this very special episode of The Mixtape , we’re joined by Bruce Foxton —legendary bassist of The Jam —for a candid and heartfelt conversation that spans decades of music, memories, and inspiration. Bruce reflects on his t...

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Nov. 26, 2023

Lucy Wise - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 26 Into The Blue

This week I'm joined by AWARD WINNING Folk Singer Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Lucy Wise. Lucy Chats about her new album Into The Blue, her recent Victoria Music Award Win for best Folk Artist, and she picks 5 crackin...

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Nov. 26, 2023

Whiskey Jack - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 25 Haystacks

Today on the pod I'm joined by Perth Hills singer/songwriter Whiskey Jack! His EP Haystacks is now at he'll be launching that brilliant EP at Clancy's in Fremantle on 11th Nov 2023. You can hear his Mixtape Choices and his EP...

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Nov. 26, 2023

Al Anderson on Bob Marley, “No Woman No Cry” & the Road to Hope Road.…

In this unforgettable episode of The Mixtape , we sit down with legendary guitarist Al Anderson , best known for his iconic work with Bob Marley and The Wailers . Al takes us on a powerful journey through music history, shari...

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Nov. 2, 2023

Walter Trout - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 9. Ride Australian Tour

They say you should never meet your heroes, this week I came to the conclusion that "they" don't know what they are talking about. This week's guest is a bona fide Blues Legend Walter Trout. Walter has played with John Lee Ho...

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