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…
Katatonia’s Jonas Renkse joins The Mixtape on Radio Fremantle to talk about the band’s upcoming Australian tour, their latest album Nightmares as an Extension of the Waking State, and the dark, real-life themes behind his songwriting. Jonas shares how Katatonia’s creative process has evolved over time, why one standout track…
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 &…
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 &…
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…
This week on The Mixtape, host Mark Phillips is joined by Jem Finer, founding member of The Pogues, ahead of the band’s Australian tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of Rum, Sodomy & the Lash. Jem discusses how the anniversary shows go beyond the original album, drawing from EPs, B-sides and…
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.…
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…
Indie icon Lloyd Cole joins The Mixtape Podcast for a deep-dive into his latest Australian tour, the bold move to ditch acoustic sets for all-electric shows, and his lifelong love of Fender Telecasters. Lloyd also reveals the surprising reason he included Tasmania on his Australian tour vinyl, plus insights into…
Metal icon Max Cavalera (Soulfly / Sepultura /Cavalera Conspiracy / Killer Be Killed) joins The Mixtape Podcast for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation that dives deep into Soulfly’s future, family, creativity, and the new era defined by their explosive new album Chama. Max talks about Soulfly’s upcoming Australian tour, the intensity…
On this episode of The Mixtape Podcast, Mark chats with Lorraine McIntosh of Deacon Blue about the band’s huge 2025 Australian tour, their brand-new album The Great Western Road, and how the group continues to grow in popularity decades on. Lorraine reflects on the magic of crowd singalongs,the emotional connection…
In this episode of The Mixtape Podcast, host Mark Phillipsis joined by Danny O’Reilly, frontman of Irish indie rock favourites The Coronas. Danny opens up about what it’s like playing one of the world’s most iconic festivals, Glastonbury, and shares some hilarious and candid stories of rockstar behaviour on the…
Canadian alt-country legends Cowboy Junkies join TheMixtape Podcast as guitarist and songwriter Michael Timmins sits down for a deep, thoughtful conversation about the band’s incredible 40-year journey, their upcoming Australian tour, and the art of staying creatively connected as siblings. Michael dives into the evolution of the Cowboy Junkies’live show,…
Original drummer of The Animals, John Steel joins The Mixtape for an unforgettable conversation about gigging across Australia at 84 years young, surviving the wild early days of rock ’n’ roll, and legendary pub crawls with Bob Dylan. We explore the enduring global legacy of timeless songs like House Of…
Bob Hardy from Franz Ferdinand joins The Mixtape for a brilliant deep dive into the band’s unforgettable memories of Australia’s iconic Big Day Out, their latest Australian tour, and the craft behind their deluxe vinyl packages. We also explore Bob’s musical DNA as he curates his personal Mixtape playlist—sharing the…
Ali from Zebrahead drops into The Mixtape for a wild and wide-ranging chat covering the band’s Australian tour, his love of vinyl records, and unforgettable stories from hanging out at the legendary Playboy Mansion. We also dive deep into Ali’s musical DNA as he curates his own Mixtape playlist—revealing the…
Bruce Watson from Big Country joins The Mixtape for a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation covering the band’s Australian tour, the reality of classic-era rock star behaviour, and how he continues to stay creatively inspired decades into an iconic career. We also dive deep into Bruce’s musical roots as he curates his…
Jon Hart from Boy & Bear joins The Mixtape for a deep dive into the band’s brand new double A-side single, the enduring magic of vinyl records, and what it truly means to perform at the iconic Sydney Opera House. We also talk Good Day Sunshine Festival, touring highs, and…
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In this episode of The Mixtape, we sit down with Australian rock legend John “Swanee” Swan to dive into his brand-new album Believe and the remarkable stories behind his music. From his early days playing drums for Bon Scott, to the hilarious pranks with his brother Jimmy Barnes, Swanee shares…
In this episode of The Mixtape, we sit down with the legendary Sarah Blasko as she prepares to take fans on a rare musical journey—performing her first two albums in full at her upcoming live shows. With both records freshly re-issued on vinyl, Sarah opens up about the creative process…
On this episode of The Mixtape, we sit down with the incredible Mama Kin to dive deep into her most personal and transformative journey yet. With the release of her powerful new album Promises, Mama Kin opens up about the years of self-doubt and silence that held her back from…
