Australian Tour Tickets: teglive.com.au metropolistouring.com James’ Saul Davies joins The Mixtape for a fascinating conversation about the past, present and future of one of Britain’s most enduring bands. As James prepare to return to Australia and New Zealand performing their landmark album Laid in full alongside hits and deep cuts,…
Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell joins The Mixtape ahead of the band’s long-awaited return to Australia and the start of their first major world tour in years. Johnny looks back on Razorlight’s rise during the extraordinary mid-2000s indie explosion, sharing memories of Live 8, the making of their hugely successful self-titled…
Perth singer-songwriter Sarah Goebel joins The Mixtape following the release of her new single “Love Me With The Lights On” and ahead of her first ever live show. Sarah shares the real-life experience that inspired the new single, overcoming the fear of releasing her own music and why she finally…
Crash Test Dummies frontman Brad Roberts joins The Mixtape ahead of the band’s Greatest Hits tour of Australia. Brad reflects on the band’s first Australian tour in the early ’90s, when they played small clubs to tiny audiences, and what it means to now return to sold-out shows. He talks…
Shinedown frontman Brent Smith joins The Mixtape ahead of the band's long-awaited return to Australia alongside Bush. Brent explains why it took Shinedown 16 years to make it back Down Under and how a conversation with Gavin Rossdale helped turn the Australian co-headline tour into reality. He also opens up…
Ash frontman Tim Wheeler joins The Mixtape to celebrate 30 years of the band's classic debut album 1977 and their return to Australia. Tim looks back on the extraordinary period when Ash went from recording singles during school holidays to playing Glastonbury, appearing on Top of the Pops, touring the…
Video For Willpower here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUbhIip7Axg @aleia_mj on the socials Rising Perth singer-songwriter ALEIA joins Mark Phillips on The Mixtape to talk about her heartfelt new single Willpower, written in the aftermath of heartbreak and brought to life with a striking music video filmed in the Perth hills. ALEIA shares the…
Perth singer-songwriter Autumn Sage joins The Mixtape to celebrate the release of her heartfelt new single Perfect Little Person, a song that began life sixteen years ago before finally finding its way back to completion. Autumn opens up about balancing music with raising six children, why she's embraced a DIY…
Perth singer-songwriter Georgina Dacheff joins The Mixtape Live for an intimate session of stories, songs and the music that shaped her. As well as talking to us about her new release "Waters Edge" Georgina performs two exclusive live acoustic tracks, sharing the inspiration behind her songwriting before revealing the songs…
Sweet guitarist Andy Scott returns to The Mixtape to discuss the band's Final Blitz Australian Tour, decades of touring, unforgettable live disasters, Australia's rock audiences and the songs that made Sweet one of the biggest bands of the glam rock era. Andy also shares his Mixtape B-Side selections, from Led…
https://buymeacoffee.com/themixtapepodcast www.themixtapepodcast.com (https://www.themixtapepodcast.com/) Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder joins The Mixtape for a wide-ranging conversation celebrating the 35th anniversary of Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches. We talk about: • recording one of Britain's greatest albums • discovering Paul Oakenfold • the story behind Step On • how Gorillaz' hit DARE…
https://buymeacoffee.com/themixtapepodcast www.themixtapepodcast.com (https://www.themixtapepodcast.com/) Perth singer-songwriter Midnight Francine joins The Mixtape Live for an intimate performance and conversation celebrating the release of her new single "Lavender Lover." Download/Stream here: https://midnightfrancine.bandcamp.com/ We explore the story behind the song, a dark and captivating murder ballad told from the perspective of a female protagonist,…
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.…
Peter Cox looks back on four decades of Go West, the story behind King Of Wishful Thinking, recording the band's iconic debut album, nearly missing the Pretty Woman soundtrack, touring Australia with Debbie Gibson and the music that inspired him. Along the way Peter shares stories about songwriting, live performance,…
https://buymeacoffee.com/themixtapepodcast www.themixtapepodcast.com (https://www.themixtapepodcast.com/) Chris Demakes from Less Than Jake joins The Mixtape to discuss over three decades of punk rock, returning to Australia, songwriting after Vinnie Fiorello, Chris DeMakes A Podcast, favourite Australian bands, and the six songs that shaped his musical life.Australian Tour Tickets from: https://teamwrktouring.com/tours/less-than-jake-circus-down-under
https://buymeacoffee.com/themixtapepodcast www.themixtapepodcast.com (https://www.themixtapepodcast.com/) Captain Sensible celebrates fifty years of The Damned by sharing incredible stories from one of Britain's most influential punk bands. From punk's early days alongside The Clash and Sex Pistols, to hilarious tour pranks, hearing loss, the evolution of The Damned's sound and his six Mixtape song…
This week on The Mixtape, Perth singer-songwriter Damien Binder joins me in the studio for a special session featuring two exclusive live acoustic performances alongside the stories behind the songs that have inspired his musical journey. From the songwriting brilliance of Ron Sexsmith to the power of Soundgarden, the timeless…
This week on The Mixtape, Mark is joined by Finn from Perth indie-rock favourites The Forever Party. Finn talks about the band's latest single Angels, the influence of The National on his songwriting, life on the WA touring circuit, and some exciting upcoming shows across the state. He also shares…
https://buymeacoffee.com/themixtapepodcast This week on The Mixtape, Mark catches up with Sarah Cracknell, the unmistakable voice of Saint Etienne, as the legendary British indie-pop trio prepare to say goodbye with their final Australian tour. Sarah reflects on the band's decision to end after more than three decades, why now felt like…
Welcome to The Mixtape Live, a special collaboration between The Mixtape and Sofar Sounds, recorded in front of a live audience in an intimate acoustic setting. In this episode, Perth indie favourites Littlefair join host Mark Phillips for a unique live music experience that combines conversation, storytelling and exclusive performances.…
Twenty-five years after the release of Sinner, Drowning Pool guitarist CJ Pierce joins The Mixtape to look back on one of the most influential hard rock albums of the 2000s. CJ discusses the creation of Bodies, the band's memories of recording Sinner, the legacy of Dave Williams, the album's lasting…
Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale joins The Mixtape to discuss the band's upcoming Australian tour with Shinedown, the creative process behind I Beat Loneliness, his approach to mental health and songwriting, and the stripped-back Bush NPR Tiny Desk performance. Plus Gavin shares the six songs that would make his ultimate mixtape…
This week on The Mixtape, Mark sits down with Veronica from Perth indie outfit Dolce Blue. Fresh from the release of their new single Waste Your Time and gearing up for the Auxiliary Records Launch Night at The Bird, Veronica joins us to talk about the band's journey, the Perth…
Welcome to The People’s Mixtape, the special community edition of The Mixtape, recorded live at Midland Records during Record Store Day. In this episode, Mark sits down with Gemma to talk about the magic of Record Store Day, her connection to vinyl records, the vibrant Perth music scene, and the…