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Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder joins The Mixtape for a wide-ranging conversation celebrating the 35th anniversary of Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches.

We talk about:

• recording one of Britain's greatest albums

• discovering Paul Oakenfold

• the story behind Step On

• how Gorillaz' hit DARE was created completely by accident

• touring in your sixties

• Ronnie Wood, Keith Richards and unforgettable nights out

• Shaun's Mixtape song selections

If you're a fan of Madchester, Britpop, indie music or classic British rock, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Perth singer-songwriter Midnight Francine joins The Mixtape Live for an intimate performance and conversation celebrating the release of her new single "Lavender Lover."

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We explore the story behind the song, a dark and captivating murder ballad told from the perspective of a female protagonist, discuss her upcoming launch show at Clancy's Fremantle, and discover the artists that have soundtracked her life.

Her Mixtape features music from The Sundays, Crowded House, The Church, and Nick Cave, with each choice opening the door to stories of inspiration, songwriting, and the moments that shaped her as an artist.

The episode closes with a stunning live performance of "Mother's Mountain," an emotional tribute to her late mother that perfectly captures the honesty and vulnerability at the heart of Midnight Francine's music.

If you enjoy thoughtful songwriting, live acoustic performances, and discovering outstanding Western Australian artists, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Peter Cox looks back on four decades of Go West, the story behind King Of Wishful Thinking, recording the band's iconic debut album, nearly missing the Pretty Woman soundtrack, touring Australia with Debbie Gibson and the music that inspired him.

Along the way Peter shares stories about songwriting, live performance, looking after his voice and creating one of pop's most enduring catalogues.

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Chris Demakes from Less Than Jake joins The Mixtape to discuss over three decades of punk rock, returning to Australia, songwriting after Vinnie Fiorello, Chris DeMakes A Podcast, favourite Australian bands, and the six songs that shaped his musical life.Australian Tour Tickets from:

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Captain Sensible celebrates fifty years of The Damned by sharing incredible stories from one of Britain's most influential punk bands.

From punk's early days alongside The Clash and Sex Pistols, to hilarious tour pranks, hearing loss, the evolution of The Damned's sound and his six Mixtape song choices, this is an entertaining conversation full of humour and genuine music passion.

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Canadian alt-country legends Cowboy Junkies join The Mixtape 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, how they approach set-lists, what keeps the band feeling fresh and inspired after four decades, and the little pre-show rituals that help them lock in as a unit. He also curates an exclusive 6-track Mixtape Playlist, sharing the songs that shaped him and continue to inspire his musical life.

If you love Cowboy Junkies, songwriting craft, musical longevity, or behind-the-scenes touring life, this episode is packed with stories, wisdom, and warm, thoughtful reflections from one of Canada’s most respected musicians.

🎧 Listen now and discover new music, touring tales, and Michael Timmins in a way you’ve never heard him before.

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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 artists and songs that shaped his journey. Festival chaos, touring stories, vinyl passion and indie rock legacy collide in this must-listen episode.

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This week on The Mixtape, Perth singer-songwriter Damien Binder joins me in the studio for a special session featuring two exclusive live acoustic performances alongside the stories behind the songs that have inspired his musical journey.

From the songwriting brilliance of Ron Sexsmith to the power of Soundgarden, the timeless craft of Ray Davies and the raw spirit of The Gun Club, Damien shares the tracks that helped shape his sound, career and love of music.

Expect great conversation, intimate live performances and plenty of music discovery as we explore the soundtrack to one of Western Australia's finest singer-songwriters.

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