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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 making and lasting impact of A Certain Trigger, how the album helped define a generation ofBritish indie music, and what it means to revisit those songs two decades on.We also dive into Maxïmo Park’s upcoming Australian tour, discussing what fans can expect from the live shows and how the band approaches performing such an iconic record in 2025.
In true Mixtape fashion, Paul opens up about his unexpected musical influences—from the dark intensity of Alice In Chains to his deep appreciation of G-Funk and Gangsta rap, revealing how these sounds have shaped his listening habits and creative mindset.
It’s an essential listen for fans of Maxïmo Park, UK indie history, and anyone fascinated by the crossover points between alternative rock and hip-hop culture.
As is Mixtape tradition, Paul also curates his Mixtape playlist,sharing the tracks that have inspired him across genres and eras.
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0:00 “We had no idea what would happen…” – Paul Smith on Maxïmo Park
01:15 How The Mixtape interview came together
02:42 “It doesn’t feel like 20 years” – Revisiting A Certain Trigger
05:06 Why A Certain Trigger still connects today
07:34 The songs that *refuse* to leave the live set
10:00 “This tour feels different” – Anniversary shows explained
12:38 What Australian crowds bring to Maxïmo Park shows
15:02 The music that shaped Paul Smith
17:18 Alice In Chains, G-Funk & unexpected influences
20:08 Inside Paul Smith’s Mixtape selections
22:42 What still drives Paul to make music now
24:38 Final thoughts & what’s next
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