Joining me this week by phone is John Steel, the original drummer and founding member of seminal British Blues Invasion band The Animals. John talks about how The Animals went on a pub crawl though New York with Bob Dylan and how they Inspired him to put down the acoustic…
This week my guest is Jim Ward from Sparta and At The Drive-In. Jim talks about having breakfast with Taylor Hawkins, How he recently broke his collar bone, the time he almost killed Robbie Williams with a chair, and he has a couple of VERY surprising picks for his Mixtape…
I caught up with Manchester legend Rowetta from Happy Mondays. She talks about the 2023 Australian Greatest Hits Tour, how she deals with jetlag, how she first met her best mate Bez, the tragic loss of bandmate Paul Ryder, and how the band made the decision to continue after his…
This week on the Mixtape, I'm joined by Richard Jobson from Iconic Scottish punks The Skids! Ahead of their tour of Australia, Richard Chats to me about hanging out with The Sex Pistols, The Clash and Siouxie and The Banshees, how Hugh Cornwell from The Stranglers became his History Teacher…
This week on The Mixtape I'm joined by Big Beat Pioneer Scott Kirkland from The Crystal Method. Scott talks about the upcoming tour of Australia, His memories of playing The Big Day Out Festival, Collaborations with Tom Morello, Peter Hook and Scott Weiland, playing Tennis with Tool as well as…
Great chat with the charming and gracious Donita Sparks from L7 this week. Ahead of the Iconic bands sold out tour of Australia in December, we chatted about The amazing documentary Pretend We're Dead. Working with legendary producer Butch Vig, Misheard Tupac Lyrics, how Donita came to play the Flying…
I'm putting on a fundraising gig for the not for profit radio station I volunteer at. I have zero events management experience, but I have passion, and drive. let's see where we end up........... #perthmusic #perthlivemusic #hillstock #fundraising #notforprofit #notforprofitorganisation #livemusic
Joining me by phone from UK this week (hence the less than perfect audio quality). It's Mike Edwards, Lead Singer from UK Indie band Jesus Jones. Ahead of their tour of Australia next year supporting Pop Will Eat Itself, I chat to Mike about Set-List arguments, his beef with Fatboy…
On todays episode I'm joined by Benny from Perth band Rinehearts. I interrupted Benny's songwriting session to ask him to pick 6 top tunes for his Mixtape, which you can listen to here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UHwE84vHEfgmtNK0qWFFG?si=1d1f580ac53c45d4 We also chat about the bands new album Full Bloom, future touring and recording, we chat…
It's not often you get to chat to a legendary songwriter and musician that you grew up listening to. This week's guest is Bruce Foxton, founding member of The Jam along with Paul Weller, Rick Buckler and Steve Brookes. We pack loads into our 15 minutes, We talk about the…
Incredible Interview, I got his name wrong, his phone kept ringing, he answered it!!!!
This week I'm joined by AWARD WINNING Folk Singer Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Lucy Wise. Lucy Chats about her new album Into The Blue, her recent Victoria Music Award Win for best Folk Artist, and she picks 5 cracking tracks for her Mixtape. You can connect with Lucy here: www.lucywisemusic.com.au And…
Today on the pod I'm joined by Perth Hills singer/songwriter Whiskey Jack! His EP Haystacks is now at he'll be launching that brilliant EP at Clancy's in Fremantle on 11th Nov 2023. You can hear his Mixtape Choices and his EP here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AFAqAwGw8igjspznMBxEX?si=084c763c771a45b6 Ticket Links, download and streaming links can…
This week I'm joined by Reggae Royalty, Mr Al Anderson, Guitarist from Bob Marley & the Wailers. Al talks about his first job selling guitars in his hometown of Boston to bands like Aerosmith and Free, and he takes us on his journey from there to England where he first…
Ahead of their SOLD OUT show in Perth and the Australian tour and new album, The Best Of The Early Years, I had an absolutely wonderful chat with Danny from Irish Legends The Coronas. Really fun chat this one, Danny was such a great guest to interview. We also chat…
A special bonus episode this one. Simon very kindly allowed me to try out the Mixtape format on him, This is the very first time I tried it out, and it's what I'm calling The Demo Mixtape. Download Simon's amazing music here: https://simonlondonandthespirits.bandcamp.com/ Follow me and all my other shit…
On This episode I'm joined by Beau and Luke from Ghost Care! On the release of their new single "Arcade" we chat about the Mortal Kombat themed Video for the single, favourite venues in Perth, and the lads pick the tracks for their Mixtape. Find Them on INSTA @ghostcareband On…
On episode 8 of The Mixtape Podcast I'm chatting to twin brothers Brody and Zac from Perth Rockers Late 90's. We chat about the recent Australian tour, dodgy baggage handlers the new single Respawn and The lads pick the tracks for their Mixtape Find them on Insta @late.90s On Bandcamp:…
Joining me this week, as the band touch down in Australia for their long awaited tour dates, its Mark Day, guitarist with Happy Mondays. We chat about the Greatest Hits tour, his first meeting with the other founding members Bez and Shaun Ryder, the reason he left the band in…
Wonderful chat this week with Lead Singer and guitarist Serena Cherry from UK Post Hardcore band Svalbard. We chat about The bands new album The Weight Of The Mask and the upcoming European Tour. Serena invents a new sub-genre called Strut Metal, she chats about her love of sewing and…
On the final part of this weeks Out Of The Woods Festival Special, I'm joined by Grunge Barbie! We chat about this weeks big festival spot, we hear about MC Jamaine's early musical project! Their love of Kylie Minogue, and they pick 6 fantastic tracks for their Mixtape! https://stockrecordsperth.bandcamp.com/album/grunge-barbie-ep INSTA…
On today's episode of this weeks Out Of The Woods Festival Special, I'm joined by Hannah from Smol fish!! We chat about this weeks big festival spot, the new EP Crocodile Tears, Hannah's early influences and she picks 6 superb tracks for her Mixtape. https://smolfish.bandcamp.com/music INSTA @smolfishband https://linktr.ee/allthingsmixtape for all…
On Part 4 of this weeks Out Of The Woods Festival Special, I'm joined by Alex from Loveshovel. We chat about playing this weekends Out Of The Woods Festival, the new single No Hunks, how the band met and formed and Alex picks 6 awesome tracks for her Mixtape https://loveshovel.bandcamp.com/track/no-hunks…
