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. Rex, Cher, Willie Nelson, Bob Hund and Steely Dan, plus quickfire questions on pre-show rituals, dream collaborators, favourite cities to play, and the one historic concert he’d time travel to see.
If you’re a fan of Lloyd Cole, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, singer-songwriters, vinyl culture, guitar chat and great music conversation, this one’s for you.
Lloyd Cole Australian Tour
Perth show: Astor Theatre
Tickets and info: Destroy All Lines
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Australian tour details
00:45 Why Lloyd Cole switched from acoustic to electric guitar
02:50 Touring Australia and life on the road
04:20 How changing instruments affects the setlist
06:20 Lloyd’s Telecaster setup and guitar choices
10:25 Lloyd Cole on vinyl, CDs and audiophile culture
14:05 Mixtape pick: T. Rex – Telegram Sam
14:45 Shower song choice: Cher – Believe
15:20 Favourite cover version and what makes a great cover
16:10 Why Lloyd rejects the “song for your 18-year-old self” question
18:20 Steely Dan, songwriting taste and changing perspective
19:35 Romantic mixtape pick: Willie Nelson
20:20 Deep cut choice: Steely Dan – Third World Man
21:05 Quickfire Five: rituals, riders, movies and dream collaborators
23:20 Favourite city to play and the concert he’d time travel to see
24:30 New music plans and wrapping up the interview
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