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Liam Coffey (Monotonic) – Heavy Metal, Vinyl & Psych Influences | The Mixtape
April 14, 2026

Liam Coffey (Monotonic) – Heavy Metal, Vinyl & Psych Influences | The…

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 ...

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They Might Be Giants: John Linnell on “The World Is To Dig”, Wu-Tang, Vinyl & 40 Years of Reinvention
April 13, 2026

They Might Be Giants: John Linnell on “The World Is To Dig”, Wu-Tang,…

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, ins...

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Spin Doctors’ Aaron Comess: 35 Years of Two Princes, Touring Australia & Mixtape Picks
April 8, 2026

Spin Doctors’ Aaron Comess: 35 Years of Two Princes, Touring Australi…

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 ti...

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Bully Hay “Anywhere But Here” Interview | New Album, ARIA Charts, Vinyl, Tours & Mixtape Picks
April 8, 2026

Bully Hay “Anywhere But Here” Interview | New Album, ARIA Charts, Vin…

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 recor...

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Ruthie Foster on Winning a Grammy at an Airport Bar + Touring WA with Eric Bibb | The Mixtape
April 1, 2026

Ruthie Foster on Winning a Grammy at an Airport Bar + Touring WA with…

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 ...

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Eric Bibb on Blues Roots, One Mississippi & a Lifetime of Songwriting | The Mixtape
March 30, 2026

Eric Bibb on Blues Roots, One Mississippi & a Lifetime of Songwriting…

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 Johnso...

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Glenn Richards (Augie March) – 20 Years of Moo, You Bloody Choir + Mixtape Picks & Solo Plans
March 26, 2026

Glenn Richards (Augie March) – 20 Years of Moo, You Bloody Choir + Mi…

Glenn Richards from Augie March joins The Mixtape on Radio Fremantle to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Moo, You Bloody Choir and the upcoming Fremantle show at Freo Social. We dive into performing the album front-to-back, ...

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Maggie Lindemann Talks I Feel Everything, Emotional Lyrics & Touring Australia | The Mixtape
March 19, 2026

Maggie Lindemann Talks I Feel Everything, Emotional Lyrics & Touring …

Alt-pop star Maggie Lindemann joins The Mixtape on Radio Fremantle 107.9FM to talk about her powerful new album I Feel Everything, the emotions behind her songwriting, and returning to Australia for a national tour.In this in...

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Dick Valentine (Electric Six) – Why Touring Bands Ask For SOCKS. The Mixtape Podcast Ep 139
March 12, 2026

Dick Valentine (Electric Six) – Why Touring Bands Ask For SOCKS. The …

Electric Six front man Dick Valentine joins The Mixtape on Radio Fremantle for a full interview about the band’s Greatest Hits tour and his musical influences.Electric Six front man Dick Valentine reveals the strangest thing ...

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Katatonia’s Jonas Renkse on Nightmares, Radiohead & Australian Tour 2026
Feb. 24, 2026

Katatonia’s Jonas Renkse on Nightmares, Radiohead & Australian Tour 2…

Katatonia’s Jonas Renkse joins The Mixtape on Radio Fremantle to talk about the band’s upcoming Australian tour, their latest album Nightmares as an Extension of the Waking State , and the dark, real-life themes behind his so...

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KT Tunstall on Black Horse & The Cherry Tree, Jools Holland Breakthrough & Eye To The Telescope 20th Anniversary . The Mixtape Podcast #137.Tour
Feb. 17, 2026

KT Tunstall on Black Horse & The Cherry Tree, Jools Holland Breakthro…

KT Tunstall joins The Mixtape on Radio Fremantle to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album Eye To The Telescope and her upcoming 2026 Australian Tour . In this exclusive interview, KT shares the incredible s...

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Ron Sexsmith – Hangover Terrace, Vinyl Rituals, Paul McCartney Breakfasts & Mixtape Picks | The Mixtape Interview
Feb. 12, 2026

Ron Sexsmith – Hangover Terrace, Vinyl Rituals, Paul McCartney Breakf…

This week on The Mixtape , Mark sits down with legendary Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith ahead of his long-awaited Australian return for the Hangover Terrace Tour . Ron opens up about life on the road at 61, songwriting with...

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Skye from Morcheeba on Touring Australia, Escape The Chaos & Her Ultimate Mixtape
Jan. 29, 2026

Skye from Morcheeba on Touring Australia, Escape The Chaos & Her Ulti…

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...

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Hayley Mary (The Jezebels): Free Speech, Solo Freedom & Why She’s Backing Local Bands
Jan. 22, 2026

Hayley Mary (The Jezebels): Free Speech, Solo Freedom & Why She’s Bac…

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...

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Jem Finer (The Pogues) on Shane MacGowan, Rum, Sodomy & the Lash & the 40th Anniversary Tour
Jan. 11, 2026

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

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...

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The Mixtape Podcast – Chance Meetings & Craft Beers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Jan. 4, 2026

The Mixtape Podcast – Chance Meetings & Craft Beers in Ho Chi Minh Ci…

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 ...

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Maximo Park - Paul Smith. A Certain Trigger 20th Anniversary Interview. The Mixtape Podcast
Dec. 21, 2025

Maximo Park - Paul Smith. A Certain Trigger 20th Anniversary Intervie…

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...

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Lloyd Cole: Australian Tour Stories, Going Fully Electric & Telecaster Tone. The Mixtape Podcast
Dec. 9, 2025

Lloyd Cole: Australian Tour Stories, Going Fully Electric & Telecaste…

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...

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Max Cavalera (Soulfly/Sepultura) on New Album Chama, Australian Tour & His 6-Track Mixtape Playlist | The Mixtape Podcast
Dec. 9, 2025

Max Cavalera (Soulfly/Sepultura) on New Album Chama, Australian Tour …

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 ...

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Lorraine McIntosh (Deacon Blue) on The Great Western Road, Australian Tour & Songwriting That Ages With You | The Mixtape Podcast
Dec. 9, 2025

Lorraine McIntosh (Deacon Blue) on The Great Western Road, Australian…

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...

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Danny O'Reilly - The Coronas. Glastonbury - Dream Collabs. Australian Tour. The Mixtape Podcast.
Dec. 9, 2025

Danny O'Reilly - The Coronas. Glastonbury - Dream Collabs. Australian…

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,...

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Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) on 40 Years Together, Australian Tour Secrets & His 6-Track Mixtape | The Mixtape Podcast
Dec. 9, 2025

Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) on 40 Years Together, Australian Tou…

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...

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Bob Hardy (Franz Ferdinand) on Big Day Out Legends, Australian Tour & Deluxe Vinyl | The Mixtape
Dec. 9, 2025

Bob Hardy (Franz Ferdinand) on Big Day Out Legends, Australian Tour &…

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...

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Ali (Zebrahead) on Australian Tour Chaos, Vinyl Obsession & Hanging at the Playboy Mansion | The Mixtape
Dec. 9, 2025

Ali (Zebrahead) on Australian Tour Chaos, Vinyl Obsession & Hanging a…

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...

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