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March 18, 2025

The Story Behind King Stingray's 'Yellow' Cover

In this blog post, we'll explore the captivating story behind King Stingray's extraordinary cover of Coldplay's iconic song, 'Yellow.' We will delve into why this dynamic band chose to interpret this classic, uncover the profound meaning it holds fo…

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March 18, 2025

James' Influences: From Lou Reed to The Murder Capital's Sound

Welcome back to the blog, mixtape enthusiasts! In this post, we're diving deep into the musical DNA of James McGovern from the incredible Irish post-punk band, The Murder Capital. Fresh off an electrifying conversation on The Mixtape Podcast Episode…

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March 18, 2025

Grant Nicholas's Mixtape: A Deep Dive into Feeder's Musical Influences

Welcome to a deeper exploration of the music that shaped one of Britain's most enduring rock bands, Feeder. In this blog post, we'll dissect the carefully curated playlist put together by frontman Grant Nicholas, offering a rare glimpse into the div…

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March 18, 2025

Spiritual Geeza: Decoding the Philosophy of Beans On Toast

Beans On Toast, the moniker of British folk singer Jay McAllister, has become synonymous with honest songwriting, unwavering authenticity, and a uniquely optimistic worldview. But beyond the catchy tunes and politically charged lyrics lies a deeper …

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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 Journey

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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Nov. 12, 2024

Charlie Musselwhite: A Blues Legend's Journey

In a recent episode of The Mixtape Podcast, we had the incredible opportunity to chat with the legendary blues harmonica player, Charlie Musselwhite. This episode delves into his extraordinary career, from his humble beginnings to his Grammy Award-w…

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Nov. 1, 2024

The Lasting Legacy of 'God Shuffled His Feet': 30 Years of Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm

A Conversation with Ellen Reid: Insights into Crash Test Dummies' Iconic Album In a recent episode of The Mixtape Podcast, we dove into the enduring legacy of Crash Test Dummies' groundbreaking album, 'God Shuffled His Feet,' celebrating its 30th a…

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Aug. 16, 2024

Celebrating 30 Years of 'Flood': A Look Back with They Might Be Giants

A Retrospective on 'Flood' Recently, my guest on The Mixtape Podcast was John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants, we were talking ahead of the bands previously postponed Australian Tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their landmark album, '…

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