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The Mixtape Podcast - Hear It, Wherever You Listen

Hello I'm Mark the host of The Mixtape Podcast and every week I interview a musician and ask them to make up an imaginary Mixtape and choose 6 tracks for it.
1. Your lead off track? The attention grabber?
2. A song you sing loud and proud, when you are on your own in the car/shower.
3. You Favourite Cover Version
4. A song you would have liked your 18 year old self to hear.
5. A song to let the listener know you are romantically interested.
6. Something under-appreciated, you feel doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

Recent Episodes

Feb. 16, 2025

Grant Nicholas from Feeder creates his playlist. The Mixtape Podcast Episode #94

A real buzz to chat to Grant from Feeder, a band I first saw live in 1998, and have loved ever since. Long term listeners will be familiar with the James Brown/The Verve dilemma that I used to pose my guests, well Grant was …
Feb. 8, 2025

Siobhan Cotchin picks the songs for her playlist- The Mixtape Podcast Episode #93

This week I'm chatting to Perth Singer Songwriter Siobhan Cotchin about her latest single The Truth Will Always Come Out, Playing Stadiums with Matchbox 20, prioritising her happiness, loving Nickelback and meeting Priscilla…
Feb. 6, 2025

The Mixtape Stories. Episode 3 - Burnout

Todays Mixtape Story is about Burnout, and the ridiculous workload I put on myself in order to produce, 2 radio shows and a podcast every week, maintain a relationship with my partner, turn up every day to a full time job, a…
Jan. 28, 2025

Sorcha Richardson picking the songs for her playlist - The Mixtape Podcast Episode #92

This week on The Mixtape! Picking the songs for her Mixtape playlist it's Irish Singer Songwriter Sorcha Richardson, who will be coming to Perth on 11th March2025, playing four5nine at Rosemount Hotel . Tickets from Oztix.co…
Jan. 13, 2025

Why Whigfield's Debut Album is in my top 10 Albums of all time. The Mixtape Podcast Stories - Ep 2

In this second episode of The Mixtape Podcast Stories, I'm explaining why Whigfield's Self-titled debut album is in my top 10 albums of all time. Hear this incredible slice of 90's euro pop here: https://open.spotify.com/alb…
Jan. 9, 2025

Beans On Toast - The Mixtape Podcast Ep 91

Such a fun chat with fellow Essex boy, prolific songwriter, Glastonbury regular (17 years in a row) and all round legend Beans On Toast! Jay is chatting about his upcoming tour of Australia, his songwriting and creative proc…

Recent Blog Posts

Jan. 10, 2025

Building a Sustainable Music Career: Lessons from Ash Grunwald

This blog post delves into the insightful conversation I had with the incredibly talented Ash Grunwald on episode #88 of The Mixtape Podcast. We explored the multifaceted aspects of building and maintaining a thriving music career, touching upon rel…

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Jan. 9, 2025

From Cuddly Toy to Mike + The Mechanics: Roachford's Diverse Musical …

This blog post delves into the multifaceted career of Andrew Roachford, exploring his journey from the breakout success of "Cuddly Toy" to his decade-long tenure as the frontman for Mike + The Mechanics. We'll examine how these distinct experiences …

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Nov. 30, 2024

Andrew Farriss's Solo Career: From INXS to Americana/Country

Introduction: Andrew Farriss' Musical Journey Andrew Farriss. The name conjures images of iconic 80s rock, soaring guitar riffs, and the electrifying energy of INXS. For decades, he was an integral part of one of Australia's most successful and int…

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