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Season 2

Aug. 22, 2024

Tracey Barnett - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 71.

Great chat this episode with South West WA Musician Tracey Barnett who talks about her brand new single "Somewhere In The Middle" and the inspirations behind it, Supporting George Thorogood, her passion for Equestrian and she...

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Aug. 21, 2024

Ash Drummer Rick McMurray - Talks new album Race The Night, Australia…

Great chat this one! Rick is the very first person I've chatted to twice and this was just as much a pleasure as the first time around. Rick was talking ahead of the bands Australian Tour dates this November https://www.metro...

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Aug. 14, 2024

Elize Ryd Amaranthe - Talks new Album The Catalyst and Australian Tour

Such a fun chat with Elize Ryd from Swedish Melodic Metal band Amaranthe this week. She talks about the new album The Catalyst, the band being asked to play Eurovision, why she chose metal over opera as well as picking the tr...

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Aug. 7, 2024

Imber - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 68

Buzzing to be joined on this episode by my favourite Perth band! It's Michael from Trip Hop/Ambient noise makers Imber. We chat about Songwriting with his band mate and partner, his unique vision for their upcoming live perfo...

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July 30, 2024

They Might Be Giants! John Flansburgh talks Flood, 30th Anniversary -…

Well, we were supposed to be talking about the tour dates and the 30th Anniversary of Flood, and all that good stuff, but John was so intrigued with the Mixtape track choices, he didn't want to waste any time on it "we don't ...

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July 28, 2024

Jack Pierce - Pierce Brothers talks new album Everything is Bigger Th…

Today I'm joined by Jack Pierce one half of NSW folk rock duo, The Pierce Brothers , fresh from their recent European Tour, Jack talks about the new album and supporting tour of Australia and their Stadium dates supporting Ja...

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July 23, 2024

Jim Reid - The Jesus and Mary Chain talks Glasgow Eyes JAMCOD, Vinyl,…

On todays Mixtape I'm chatting to Jim Reid from The Jesus And Mary Chain ahead of their upcoming Australian Tour and show at The Astor Theatre Perth Jim chats candidly about the infamous on stage break up of the band back in...

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July 21, 2024

Bully Hay - Talks new single Wash Off The World, Album Black Dogs & S…

This week I'm delighted to be joined by Tassie Singer/Songwriter Bully Hay who chats about his new Album Black Dogs & Songbirds and the lead off single Wash Off The World, we also chat about beard envy, vinyl records and work...

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July 17, 2024

Richard Clapton talks Re-issues Goodbye Tiger, Prussian Blue and The …

On this episode of the podcast its Australian ICON Richard Clapton talking about the re-issues of his first three albums, gatecrashing the Rolling Stones Hotel Room, Leading Neil Youngs Crazy Horse astray on tour, AI songwrit...

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July 14, 2024

Sweet - Andy Scott talks Australian Tour Guardians Of The Galaxy and …

What an absolute delight it was this week to chat to Glam Rock Royalty, Mr Andy Scott from Sweet! Andy talks about the upcoming Australian Tour, Guardians Of The Galaxy, Vinyl Records, as well as picking 6 absolute crackers f...

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July 10, 2024

The Cold Stares - Chris Tapp talks new album Southern, Vintage French…

This week we take a deep dive into the influences and inspirations of Chris Tapp from Indiana based Blues Rock outfit The Cold Stares, we chat about the bands new album "Southern" and what inspired Chris him to write it, we d...

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July 4, 2024

Belle & Sebastian's Sarah Martin talking new album, Australian Tour. …

On this weeks show, its a delightful chat with Recorder Soloist Extraordinaire, Violinist, song writer and vocalist from Scottish Indie legends Belee & Sebastian, Sarah Martin! We chat about the upcoming Australian tour with ...

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June 28, 2024

Jay Gordon - Orgy talks new material and Candyass Australian Tour. Th…

On Todays Episode its a wonderful chat with Jay Gordon from Nu-Metal legends Orgy! Jay chats about his early influences, the bands new record deal and material, the upcoming Australian Tour and much more! https://.thephoenix....

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June 25, 2024

Emily Barker talks new album Fragile As Humans, Bob Dylan Tribute con…

This week It was an absolute delight to catch up with Bridgetown Artist Emily Barker she chats about her new album Fragile As Humans, Playing Americanafest in Nashville, Supporting King Creosote on their upcoming UK tour, her...

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June 20, 2024

Lazy Haze - Talk new single Old Town, Launch Night, Perth Music Scene…

This week I'm joined by Devin and Ashton from Perth band Lazy Haze, we talk about the new single Old Town, which the band are launching this week at The Indian Ocean Hotel, we chat the Perth music scene, and the support they ...

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June 18, 2024

Electric Six - Dick Valentine Greatest Hits Australian Tour. The Mixt…

!!!DANGER DANGE HIGH VOLTAGE!!! This week it was an absolute joy to chat to Dick Valentine front man from Electro-Disco, New Wave, Garage Rock Legends Electric Six! We chat about the upcoming tour of Australia, Dick tells us ...

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June 12, 2024

Donovan Woods - Talks New Album & his first ever Australian Tour! The…

Canadian Folk Singer/Songwriter Donovan Woods has hit Australian shores for the first time this week, playing dates in Perth, Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. He chats about his new album, Things Were Nev...

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June 12, 2024

Zoe From Earth - The Mixtape Podcast Ep 54 - The Sun EP

I'm Back! Yes I've had a few short weeks away gathering my thoughts after the momentous night that was Hillstock! This week I'm chatting to Melbourne based artist Zoe From Earth about her new EP The Sun EP and the singles fro...

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May 6, 2024

Melody Pool - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 53. New Single Fantasy Girl

This week on the Mixtape, it was an absolute delight to get to chat to NSW Folk artist Melody Pool. Melody chats about her new single Fantasy Girl, her upcoming tour supporting Ella Hooper, the album she's putting out later t...

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April 29, 2024

Matty T Wall - The Mixtape Podcast Episode 52

Something a little bit different this week on the pod. I usually pre-record the Mixtape and play it out on my radio show, but this week, I've reversed it and done The Mixtape interview Live in the KCR 102.5fm studios during m...

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April 22, 2024

The Dreggs - Paddy Macrae talks new single Peeps With The Goods Austr…

This week it was a real buzz to chat to Paddy Macrae from The Dreggs. Paddy chats about their new album Caught in the Reverie, the new single they wrote and recorded with Matt Corby, mental health, the sold out Album launch d...

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April 21, 2024

The Mixtape Podcast 50th Episode Retrospective

In this bonus episode, I look back on the first 50 episodes, talk about some of my favourite interviewee's and pick my favourite tracks in each of the 6 categories. If you want to hear the songs as well as the chat then drop ...

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April 15, 2024

The Mixtape Podcast Episode 50 - Alexandra Hainsworth

This week on Episode 50 of the pod my guest is Perth Musician and Author Alexandra Hainsworth. She talks about her new single "Fighter" and her new novel, and picks 6 fantastic tracks for her Mixtape! Hear her choices here: h...

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April 4, 2024

Fink Talks new album Beauty In Your Wake, single What Would You Call …

This week it was a real thrill to get to chat to Fin Greenall aka Fink! Fin chats about his new album Beauty In Your Wake, what happens when your music gets put on a TV series you are obsessed with, How Alison Moyet came to h...

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