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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 story behind her iconic performance on Later… with Jools Holland, revealing how “Black Horse & The Cherry Tree” almost wasn’t performed—and how that last-minute decision helped launch her global career.
We dive into the viral impact of that performance, the early use of loop pedals in live music, and how the song became one of the defining indie hits of the 2000s.
KT also discusses the new Stargazer Edition vinyl release, featuring rare tracks, live recordings, and reimagined artwork, plus her plans to tour Australia with a unique all-star band of local musicians.
Plus, KT builds her 6-track mixtape—featuring Devo, Tom Petty, David Bowie, and more—sharing the songs that shaped her life and career.
🎟️ Tour kicks off May 2026 – including Perth’s Astor Theatre
Tickets: www.destroyalllines.com
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00:00 KT Tunstall Intro – Eye To The Telescope 20th Anniversary & Australian Tour
01:10 Touring Australia with Train – Why KT Tunstall Came Back
02:30 Building a Touring Band with Local Musicians (Jimmy Barnes Connection)
04:10 Kathleen Halloran & The New Live Band Line-Up
05:15 Jools Holland Performance – The Moment That Changed Everything
06:20 Black Horse & The Cherry Tree – Almost NOT Performed
07:45 How the Loop Pedal Created a Viral Breakthrough
09:10 Early YouTube & One of the First Viral Music Videos
10:15 Writing & Finishing Eye To The Telescope Title Track (20 Years Later)
11:40 Stargazer Edition Vinyl – Deluxe Tracks & Artwork Easter Eggs
13:10 Why Fans Should Buy Vinyl & Support Local Record Stores
14:20 Mixtape Origins – How Music Changed KT Tunstall’s Life
15:30 Devo vs Rolling Stones – The Ultimate Cover Song Choice
16:50 Tom Petty – Won’t Back Down & Songwriting Simplicity
18:10 Best Cover Songs Ever – This Mortal Coil & Tim Buckley
19:40 What Makes a Great Cover Version?
20:50 David Bowie Influence – Albums That Shape Artists
22:00 Deep Cut Picks – Little Dragon & Underrated Tracks
23:00 Quickfire Round – Tour Rider, Rituals & Dream Collaborations
24:20 Best Cities to Play Live & Wildest Crowds (Rio vs Glasgow)
25:00 Dream Concert – The Who at Woodstock
25:40 KT Tunstall Australian Tour Dates & Closing
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