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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, Hayley talks about why she’s deliberately chosen local,up-and-coming artists as support acts on her Australian tour, and whylifting new voices feels more important than ever in the current musiclandscape. She also addresses the recent controversy surrounding herappearance at a misinformation bill protest wearing a MAGA hat, unpackingintent, backlash, and the complexities of protest, symbolism, and beingmisunderstood in public life.
We dive into the challenges of stepping out from abeloved band into a solo career— and into a very different kind ofexperience. Along the way, Hayley curates her own Mixtape, selecting thetracks that have shaped her thinking, her writing, and her sense of self duringthis pivotal chapter.
Thoughtful, provocative, and refreshingly candid—this isHayley Mary as you haven’t heard her before.
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00:00 – IntroQuick intro + setting the tone
01:05 – Why Hayley Mary Chose Local Bands as Tour Supports
Bypassing the industry gatekeepers
02:45 – “I’m an Outcast Now” – Life After the Controversy
Why she stopped playing by the usual rules
05:10 – Perth Show & Moth Street Artist Shout-Out
Why Hayley hand-picked her supports
06:45 – What to Expect From the Quite Contrary Tour Setlist
Covers, solo songs & selective Jezabels tracks
09:20 – Losing the Love for Music (And Finding It Again)
When your passion becomes a job
11:05 – From Band Frontwoman to Solo Artist: The Hard Truth
Why acoustic solo shows never quite worked
13:40 – Breaking the “Rock Rules” | Tracks, Tech & Letting Go
Why backing tracks aren’t cheating
15:35 – Why It’s Called the “Quite Contrary” Tour
Contrarian instincts, personality & identity
17:10 – Wearing the MAGA Hat: Misunderstood or Misrepresented?
Hayley explains the intent behind the backlash
19:40 – Free Speech, Cancel Culture & the Music Industry
Why certain opinions aren’t allowed in the arts
22:10 – Why Hayley Started Her Podcast “Quite Contrary”
Long-form conversation vs social media outrage
23:45 – Building Her Mixtape: Influences & First Track Choice
Serge Gainsbourg vs Sex Pistols
25:10 – Heroes, Bowie & the Songs That Shape a Life
Love songs, deep cuts & musical legacy
26:40 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Hayley Mary
Tour dates, podcast & closing moments
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