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Skye from Morcheeba on Touring Australia, Escape The Chaos & Her Ultimate Mixtape

This week on The Mixtape, host Mark Phillips welcomes Skye Edwards, the iconic voice of Morcheeba, for a warm, wide-ranging conversation ahead of the band’s Australian tour. Skye talks about returning to Australia in February, kicking things off in Perth at the East Perth Power Station as part of Perth Festival. She reflects on the realities of modern touring, playing in summer heat, and why it’s become harder than ever for bands to get back on the road. The conversation dives into Morcheeba’s latest album EscapeThe Chaos, exploring Skye’s songwriting process, recording at home, and how the band continues to evolve creatively more than two decades into their career. She also shares her love of vinyl, physical formats, and a beautiful story involving American artist Lonnie Holley. As always on The Mixtape, Skye curates her six-trackMixtape, revealing the songs that shaped her life — from Mahalia Jackson and Shirley Bassey to Bob Marley and reggae reinterpretations of Nirvana. The interview also covers: • Touring with family • Pre-show vocal rituals and emotional preparation • Covering John Martyn’s Solid Air • Dream collaborators • Favourite cities to play live A thoughtful, funny and inspiring conversation with one of the most distinctive voices in modern British music. ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lrWTVOc1BiMWRYYndtc1F1WGItNVRLcHdSd3xBQ3Jtc0tuaUYzUXJTYm53TkRXLUNOVnlrc2h5alRUbWszdWNjUlJFV0RuRUxHOXlMUVVxd3h2aERyeDVNcHRBRXhyR1EtOElkQ0ZJLVE5aW44b3JNMm5YZ29ScjMyWnlpYXJWdVFYallZb25kSHp1SXZmMWlJRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.floodlightsband.com%2F&v=RXmf0cBR1PE] Connect With The Mixtape here: https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/ [https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/] https://www.instagram.com/themixtaperadioshowandpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/themixtaperadioshowandpodcast/] ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHczWTA3R1lwczRoZWwtNHNNSlYwYk1TbWdqUXxBQ3Jtc0ttT21LNVVOUjd3clJJV1pXN0sxaUhMcEZ2dDRkdW8zbDhERTRoUVhYRjQ5c3BmS281YlFhU1FPSE1XdWZNbmZaeEpadXZSRHVHRm1mVXNxbEl2bU9Qd2NHamJaTE5sMmRaTGVXU1oxY3JfZU5kb2ZwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themixtapepodcast.com%2F&v=RXmf0cBR1PE]https://www.patreon.com/MixtapePodcast [https://www.patreon.com/MixtapePodcast]   Find over 130 Archive episodes here: https://www.themixtapepodcast.com/ [https://www.themixtapepodcast.com/] 00:00 – Skye from Morcheeba introduces herself 00:20 – Australian tour announced (Perth Festival, Feb dates) 02:10 – Touring Australia in summer heat & tight schedules 04:15 – First time seeing Morcheeba live (Paul Weller, 1997) 06:30 – Escape The Chaos album: writing & recording process 09:30 – Songwriting at home, demos, melodies & lyrics 12:00 – Vinyl culture, white label pressings & Lonnie Holley story 15:20 – What keeps Morcheeba creative after 11+ albums 17:30 – Touring with family & band dynamics 19:40 – Mixtape Track 1: Mahalia Jackson – Come Sunday 20:45 – Shower & car songs: Shirley Bassey & Bond themes 22:10 – Favourite cover: Nirvana reimagined by Little Roy 23:30 – Music for her 18-year-old self & early influences 25:00 – Romantic mixtape picks & deep cuts 26:20 – Covering John Martyn – Solid Air story 27:45 – Quickfire Five (rider, rituals, collaborators, cities) 28:15 – Final thoughts & Australian tour details #Morcheeba #SkyeEdwards #TheMixtapePodcast #TripHop #BritishMusic #MusicInterview #AustralianTour #EscapeTheChaos #VinylCulture #Songwriting #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #PerthFestival #IndieMusic #AlternativeMusic #RecordCollectors #LiveMusic #BehindTheMusic #RadioInterview #CommunityRadio

Hayley Mary (The Jezebels): Free Speech, Solo Freedom & Why She’s Backing Local Bands

On this episode of The Mixtape, Mark sits down with HayleyMary, best known as the former frontwoman of The Jezabels, for awide-ranging and unflinchingly honest conversation. Ahead of her show at The Milk Bar on 30thJanuary, Hayley talks about why she’s deliberately chosen local,up-and-coming artists as support acts on her Australian tour, and whylifting new voices feels more important than ever in the current musiclandscape. She also addresses the recent controversy surrounding herappearance at a misinformation bill protest wearing a MAGA hat, unpackingintent, backlash, and the complexities of protest, symbolism, and beingmisunderstood in public life. We dive into the challenges of stepping out from abeloved band into a solo career— and into a very different kind ofexperience. Along the way, Hayley curates her own Mixtape, selecting thetracks that have shaped her thinking, her writing, and her sense of self duringthis pivotal chapter. Thoughtful, provocative, and refreshingly candid—this isHayley Mary as you haven’t heard her before. For Tickets to Hayley’s Perth show its @hayleymarymusic Hear the full one hour radio show including the music here: https://www.mixcloud.com/themixtapemediagroup/ [https://www.mixcloud.com/themixtapemediagroup/]   ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lrWTVOc1BiMWRYYndtc1F1WGItNVRLcHdSd3xBQ3Jtc0tuaUYzUXJTYm53TkRXLUNOVnlrc2h5alRUbWszdWNjUlJFV0RuRUxHOXlMUVVxd3h2aERyeDVNcHRBRXhyR1EtOElkQ0ZJLVE5aW44b3JNMm5YZ29ScjMyWnlpYXJWdVFYallZb25kSHp1SXZmMWlJRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.floodlightsband.com%2F&v=RXmf0cBR1PE] Connect With The Mixtape here: https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/ [https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/] https://www.instagram.com/themixtaperadioshowandpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/themixtaperadioshowandpodcast/] ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHczWTA3R1lwczRoZWwtNHNNSlYwYk1TbWdqUXxBQ3Jtc0ttT21LNVVOUjd3clJJV1pXN0sxaUhMcEZ2dDRkdW8zbDhERTRoUVhYRjQ5c3BmS281YlFhU1FPSE1XdWZNbmZaeEpadXZSRHVHRm1mVXNxbEl2bU9Qd2NHamJaTE5sMmRaTGVXU1oxY3JfZU5kb2ZwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themixtapepodcast.com%2F&v=RXmf0cBR1PE]https://www.patreon.com/MixtapePodcast [https://www.patreon.com/MixtapePodcast] 00:00 – IntroQuick intro + setting the tone 01:05 – Why Hayley Mary Chose Local Bands as Tour Supports Bypassing the industry gatekeepers 02:45 – “I’m an Outcast Now” – Life After the Controversy Why she stopped playing by the usual rules 05:10 – Perth Show & Moth Street Artist Shout-Out Why Hayley hand-picked her supports 06:45 – What to Expect From the Quite Contrary Tour Setlist Covers, solo songs & selective Jezabels tracks 09:20 – Losing the Love for Music (And Finding It Again) When your passion becomes a job 11:05 – From Band Frontwoman to Solo Artist: The Hard Truth Why acoustic solo shows never quite worked 13:40 – Breaking the “Rock Rules” | Tracks, Tech & Letting Go Why backing tracks aren’t cheating 15:35 – Why It’s Called the “Quite Contrary” Tour Contrarian instincts, personality & identity 17:10 – Wearing the MAGA Hat: Misunderstood or Misrepresented? Hayley explains the intent behind the backlash 19:40 – Free Speech, Cancel Culture & the Music Industry Why certain opinions aren’t allowed in the arts 22:10 – Why Hayley Started Her Podcast “Quite Contrary” Long-form conversation vs social media outrage 23:45 – Building Her Mixtape: Influences & First Track Choice Serge Gainsbourg vs Sex Pistols 25:10 – Heroes, Bowie & the Songs That Shape a Life Love songs, deep cuts & musical legacy 26:40 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Hayley Mary Tour dates, podcast & closing moments #TheMixtape #HayleyMary #TheJezabels #AustralianMusic #IndieMusic #SoloArtist #WomenInMusic #MusicPodcast #ArtistInterview #FreeSpeech #MusicIndustry #LiveMusicAustralia #SupportLocalArtists #IndependentMusic #BehindTheMusic#maga #misinformationbill

Jem Finer (The Pogues) on Shane MacGowan, Rum, Sodomy & the Lash & the 40th Anniversary Tour

This week on The Mixtape, host Mark Phillips is joined by Jem Finer, founding member of The Pogues, ahead of the band’s Australian tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of Rum, Sodomy & the Lash. Jem discusses how the anniversary shows go beyond the original album, drawing from EPs, B-sides and early Pogues material, and explains why the setlist isn’t performed front-to-back. He also shares his excitement about playing the Sydney Opera House for the very first time. The conversation explores how the band has approached life and touring after Shane MacGowan, including the decision to feature multiple vocalists rather than attempting to replace an irreplaceable voice. Jem reflects on how this approach has reinvigorated the music and avoided the feeling of becoming a nostalgia act. Jem also looks back on recording Rum, Sodomy & the Lash with Elvis Costello, discussing the difference between working with musician-producers versus traditional producers, and shares memories of collaborating with Steve Lillywhite, who produced the newly released Fairytale of New York Zoetrope 12”. The episode closes with Jem creating his Mixtape playlist—revealing the songs that shaped him, from attention-grabbing openers and car-sing-along classics to rare cover versions, deep cuts, and a remarkable collaboration involving hurdy-gurdy, underground dance music, and Jimmy Cauty. 🎟 Tour info & tickets: Bluesfest Tours 📍 Perth show: Fremantle Prison – 25 March A deep, thoughtful conversation about legacy, tradition, reinvention, and why great songs never stop evolving. 00:00 – Jem Finer (The Pogues) Intro 00:40 – Australian Tour & Rum, Sodomy & the Lash 40th Anniversary 02:15 – Setlist: Expanded Album, EPs & B-Sides 03:45 – Playing the Sydney Opera House for the First Time 05:05 – Life After Shane MacGowan & Why Multiple Vocalists Work 07:50 – Favourite Song to Play Live (“A Pair of Brown Eyes”) 09:20 – Avoiding the “Tribute Band” Feeling 10:45 – Recording Rum, Sodomy & the Lash: Did They Know Its Impact? 12:30 – Working with Elvis Costello as Producer 14:20 – Fairytale of New York Zoetrope 12” & Love of Vinyl 16:15 – First Ever Performance with Kirsty MacColl (Barrowlands) 17:35 – Mixtape Track 1: Attention Grabber (Blur – “Song 2”) 18:55 – Mixtape Track 2: Car & Shower Song (Johnny Allen – “Promised Land”) 20:25 – Mixtape Track 3: Cover Versions & Lost Records 22:20 – What Makes a Great Cover Version? 24:00 – Mixtape Track 4: Song for His 18-Year-Old Self (Lankum) 25:40 – Mixtape Track 5: Romance & Atmosphere (Alice Coltrane) 26:45 – Mixtape Track 6: Deep Cut, Hurdy Gurdy & Jimmy Cauty 27:35 – Tour Dates, Fremantle Prison & Farewell ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lrWTVOc1BiMWRYYndtc1F1WGItNVRLcHdSd3xBQ3Jtc0tuaUYzUXJTYm53TkRXLUNOVnlrc2h5alRUbWszdWNjUlJFV0RuRUxHOXlMUVVxd3h2aERyeDVNcHRBRXhyR1EtOElkQ0ZJLVE5aW44b3JNMm5YZ29ScjMyWnlpYXJWdVFYallZb25kSHp1SXZmMWlJRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.floodlightsband.com%2F&v=RXmf0cBR1PE] Connect With The Mixtape here: https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/ [https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/] https://www.instagram.com/themixtaperadioshowandpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/themixtaperadioshowandpodcast/] ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHczWTA3R1lwczRoZWwtNHNNSlYwYk1TbWdqUXxBQ3Jtc0ttT21LNVVOUjd3clJJV1pXN0sxaUhMcEZ2dDRkdW8zbDhERTRoUVhYRjQ5c3BmS281YlFhU1FPSE1XdWZNbmZaeEpadXZSRHVHRm1mVXNxbEl2bU9Qd2NHamJaTE5sMmRaTGVXU1oxY3JfZU5kb2ZwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themixtapepodcast.com%2F&v=RXmf0cBR1PE]https://www.patreon.com/MixtapePodcast [https://www.patreon.com/MixtapePodcast]   Find over 130 Archive episodes here: https://www.themixtapepodcast.com/ [https://www.themixtapepodcast.com/] #JemFiner #ThePogues #RumSodomyAndTheLash #ShaneMacGowan #IrishMusic #FolkPunk #PunkHistory #MusicPodcast #TheMixtapePodcast #AustralianTour #LiveMusicAustralia #Bluesfest #SydneyOperaHouse #VinylCulture #FairytaleOfNewYork #MusicInterviews #ClassicAlbums #AlternativeMusic #IndependentRadio #RadioFremantle #PodcastInterview #MusicLegacy #FolkMusic #PostPunk #AlbumAnniversary

The Mixtape Podcast – Chance Meetings & Craft Beers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Some conversations are planned. Others happen exactly when they’re meant to. In this special episode of The Mixtape, host Marksits down with Chad Mitchell — founder and creator of The Mixtape Beverage Company in Ho Chi Minh City — after a chance encounter while Mark was on holiday in Vietnam. What started as a casual conversation quickly turned intoan opportunity too good to ignore: bringing two namesake brands together in this interview, united by a shared love of music, creativity, and beer! Chad talks about his journey into craft beer, the passionand experimentation behind building a beverage brand, and how music plays a central role in shaping the atmosphere, identity, and community around what hecreates. From brewing philosophy to soundtracking life behind the bar, this episode explores the natural crossover between music and craft beer — and how sometimes the best collaborations happen by accident. A relaxed, inspiring chat about following instincts, sayingyes to unexpected opportunities, and finding common ground through great tunes and great beer. If you ever find yourself in Ho Chi Minh City, you have tocheck out: https://mixtapedrinks.com/ Hear the full one hour radio show including the music here: https://www.mixcloud.com/themixtapemediagroup/ [https://www.mixcloud.com/themixtapemediagroup/]   ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lrWTVOc1BiMWRYYndtc1F1WGItNVRLcHdSd3xBQ3Jtc0tuaUYzUXJTYm53TkRXLUNOVnlrc2h5alRUbWszdWNjUlJFV0RuRUxHOXlMUVVxd3h2aERyeDVNcHRBRXhyR1EtOElkQ0ZJLVE5aW44b3JNMm5YZ29ScjMyWnlpYXJWdVFYallZb25kSHp1SXZmMWlJRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.floodlightsband.com%2F&v=RXmf0cBR1PE] Connect With TheMixtape here: https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/ [https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/] https://www.instagram.com/themixtaperadioshowandpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/themixtaperadioshowandpodcast/] ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHczWTA3R1lwczRoZWwtNHNNSlYwYk1TbWdqUXxBQ3Jtc0ttT21LNVVOUjd3clJJV1pXN0sxaUhMcEZ2dDRkdW8zbDhERTRoUVhYRjQ5c3BmS281YlFhU1FPSE1XdWZNbmZaeEpadXZSRHVHRm1mVXNxbEl2bU9Qd2NHamJaTE5sMmRaTGVXU1oxY3JfZU5kb2ZwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themixtapepodcast.com%2F&v=RXmf0cBR1PE]https://www.patreon.com/MixtapePodcast [https://www.patreon.com/MixtapePodcast]   Find over 130 Archive episodes here: https://www.themixtapepodcast.com/ [https://www.themixtapepodcast.com/]

Maximo Park - Paul Smith. A Certain Trigger 20th Anniversary Interview. The Mixtape Podcast

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of A Certain Trigger, Paul Smith of Maxïmo Park joins The Mixtape for a wide-ranging conversation that goes well beyond indie dance floors andpost-punk revival classics. Paul reflects on the making and lasting impact of A Certain Trigger, how the album helped define a generation ofBritish indie music, and what it means to revisit those songs two decades on.We also dive into Maxïmo Park’s upcoming Australian tour, discussing what fans can expect from the live shows and how the band approaches performing such an iconic record in 2025. In true Mixtape fashion, Paul opens up about his unexpected musical influences—from the dark intensity of Alice In Chains to his deep appreciation of G-Funk and Gangsta rap, revealing how these sounds have shaped his listening habits and creative mindset. It’s an essential listen for fans of Maxïmo Park, UK indie history, and anyone fascinated by the crossover points between alternative rock and hip-hop culture. As is Mixtape tradition, Paul also curates his Mixtape playlist,sharing the tracks that have inspired him across genres and eras. Tour Tickets from www.destroyalllines.com Hear the full one hour radio show including the music here: https://www.mixcloud.com/themixtapemediagroup/ [https://www.mixcloud.com/themixtapemediagroup/]   ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lrWTVOc1BiMWRYYndtc1F1WGItNVRLcHdSd3xBQ3Jtc0tuaUYzUXJTYm53TkRXLUNOVnlrc2h5alRUbWszdWNjUlJFV0RuRUxHOXlMUVVxd3h2aERyeDVNcHRBRXhyR1EtOElkQ0ZJLVE5aW44b3JNMm5YZ29ScjMyWnlpYXJWdVFYallZb25kSHp1SXZmMWlJRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.floodlightsband.com%2F&v=RXmf0cBR1PE] Connect With TheMixtape here: https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/ [https://www.facebook.com/TheMixtapePod/] https://www.instagram.com/themixtaperadioshowandpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/themixtaperadioshowandpodcast/] ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHczWTA3R1lwczRoZWwtNHNNSlYwYk1TbWdqUXxBQ3Jtc0ttT21LNVVOUjd3clJJV1pXN0sxaUhMcEZ2dDRkdW8zbDhERTRoUVhYRjQ5c3BmS281YlFhU1FPSE1XdWZNbmZaeEpadXZSRHVHRm1mVXNxbEl2bU9Qd2NHamJaTE5sMmRaTGVXU1oxY3JfZU5kb2ZwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themixtapepodcast.com%2F&v=RXmf0cBR1PE]https://www.patreon.com/MixtapePodcast [https://www.patreon.com/MixtapePodcast] 0:00 “We had no idea what would happen…” – Paul Smith on Maxïmo Park 01:15 How The Mixtape interview came together 02:42 “It doesn’t feel like 20 years” – Revisiting A Certain Trigger 05:06 Why A Certain Trigger still connects today 07:34 The songs that *refuse* to leave the live set 10:00 “This tour feels different” – Anniversary shows explained 12:38 What Australian crowds bring to Maxïmo Park shows 15:02 The music that shaped Paul Smith 17:18 Alice In Chains, G-Funk & unexpected influences 20:08 Inside Paul Smith’s Mixtape selections 22:42 What still drives Paul to make music now 24:38 Final thoughts & what’s next #MaximoPark #PaulSmith #ACertainTrigger #ACertainTrigger20 #MaximoParkInterview #PaulSmithInterview #IndieRock #UKIndie #IndieRockLegends #MusicPodcast #TheMixtapePodcast #BandAnniversary #AlbumAnniversary #AustralianTour #LiveMusic #MusicInterview #IndieMusicHistory #AlternativeRock #BritishIndie #TourStories #Songwriting #Mixtape #ArtistInfluences #AliceInChains #GFunk #MusicFans