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 City — after a chance encounter while Mark was on holiday in Vietnam.…
On this episode of The Mixtape, we’re joined by rising indie-rock outfit Ojay, fresh off the release of their gripping new single "Creep In The Night." Known for their unapologetic emotional honesty and raw energy, the band opens up about life on the road, what it means to stay authentic…
In this explosive episode of The Mixtape, we’re joined by Matty Mullins, frontman of Memphis May Fire, to talk all things heavy, heartfelt, and hilarious. Matty dives into the band's brand-new album Shapeshifter—revealing the creative process behind the music, how the band continues to evolve, and what fans can expect…
Mike Scott from The Waterboys joins The Mixtape Podcast ahead of their Australian tour kicking off in Perth. We dive into: • The concept album Life, Death and Dennis Hopper • Collaborating with Bruce Springsteen & Fiona Apple • Lost recordings from the Fisherman’s Blues era • The meaning behind…
Perth rock outfit Electric State join The Mixtape to talk about their unexpected Star Wars-inspired single “This Is The Way”, wild live show moments, and what it really takes to build a band from the ground up. From playing packed themed launch nights in Perth to unforgettable gigs in Japan,…
Frank Turner joins The Mixtape to talk touring, punk rock beginnings, and why live performance is everything. Ahead of his 2026 Australian tour with Bowling For Soup, Frank opens up about: His obsession with touring (inspired by Black Flag)Dream co-headliners finally becoming reality20 years of Campfire Punkrock The songs that…
This week on the show I'm joined by Justin Davies from The Tortured Souls. We're chatting about the bands debt single Unforgettable Days, the upcoming album and his dream support slot opening for Ron Sexsmith. We discuss how a tragedy inspired Justin to pick up a guitar to write songs…
Baxter Dury joins The Mixtape to talk about his new album Allbarone, his evolving creative process, and collaborating with Fred again.. From spontaneous songwriting to working with legendary producer Paul Epworth, Baxter shares how staying unpredictable has shaped his music across a 20+ year career. 🎟️ Australian Tour Dates: Melbourne…
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 influences that shaped Monotonic’s sound—from fuzz-drenched acid rock to hypnotic psych grooves.…
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, inspired by Maurice Sendak, and shares the band’s philosophy…
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 recording journey to the story behind the gritty “Lovers Get High” video,…
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, whether One Crowded Hour will open the set, songs never played live (including “Mount…
The Mixtape Live – Georgina Dacheff (Sofar Sounds Special) In this special Mixtape Live episode recorded in an intimate Sofar Sounds setting, singer-songwriter Georgina Dacheff joins us for a brand-new format of the show that blends live performance with the storytelling spirit of The Mixtape. Across the episode, Georgina performs…
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 without writer’s block, his love of vinyl and hi-fi rituals, and why walking…
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 February, kicking things off in Perth at the East Perth Power Station as part of Perth…
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…
Moana Mayatrix on Touring with The Cult, ‘Mess Princess’, Sustainable Fashion & Her Ultimate Mixtape In this vibrant episode of The Mixtape, we welcome genre-blurring artist Moana Mayatrix to talk music, fashion, and fierce individuality. Moana shares her experience supporting The Cult on tour, revealing what it’s like to bring…
This episode features @theeastpointers Welcome to this series of bonus episodes featuring no lessthan 17 artist interviews, recorded live at the Southwest WA - Nannup Music Festival this year. Find the band on Insta here:https://www.instagram.com/theeastpointers/ Stream them on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YAZ2nVxNnOeiGmNOxe8U3 Find me on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/ https://www.instagram.com/blackswan_whitenoise_mixtape/
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 an airport bar. We dive into her journey from gospel roots to the US Navy…
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 Johnson to collaborations with musicians like Dave Bronze and Robbie McIntosh, Eric shares stories from…
The Mixtape Live – Georgina Dacheff (Sofar Sounds Special) In this special Mixtape Live episode recorded in an intimate Sofar Sounds setting, singer-songwriter Georgina Dacheff joins us for a brand-new format of the show that blends live performance with the storytelling spirit of The Mixtape. Across the episode, Georgina performs…
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 interview, Maggie opens up about writing deeply personal songs, the tracks fans are connecting…
Lloyd Cole joins The Mixtape to talk about his 2026 Australian tour, why he’s moved from acoustic guitar to electric for his live shows, his love of the Telecaster, and his surprisingly blunt views on vinyl, CDs and expensive hi-fi systems. We also dive into Lloyd’s mixtape picks, including T.…
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 bands sometimes ask for on tour riders… socks.In this conversation Dick reflects on 25 years…
