The Mixtape Podcast

Today my Mixtape guest is UK soul sensation Roachford [https://www.facebook.com/roachfordmusic?__cft__[0]=AZWAk_U1wqFBrI8fgi4W0IcFwAwKVd1pZFd5x8USrXBeDYH5fO2yn8K4doWs_CzWSsaGlgIoh5AvMFLLRS0Fjr7tjySEzIdghzdG6sRO0xm31wIoic55k_STW0uWmBYrhE5Fsx_s0J15spYeteAOMQKWv6Rf3FECtkEYmTuyd9rCk8b9ZIOXtWLF8SRTiQB8KWo&__tn__=-]K-R] The Cuddly Toy singer talks the Australian Tour, that'll be hitting Freo.Social [https://www.facebook.com/freosocial?__cft__[0]=AZWAk_U1wqFBrI8fgi4W0IcFwAwKVd1pZFd5x8USrXBeDYH5fO2yn8K4doWs_CzWSsaGlgIoh5AvMFLLRS0Fjr7tjySEzIdghzdG6sRO0xm31wIoic55k_STW0uWmBYrhE5Fsx_s0J15spYeteAOMQKWv6Rf3FECtkEYmTuyd9rCk8b9ZIOXtWLF8SRTiQB8KWo&__tn__=-]K-R] on 16th May 2025.www.metropolistouring.com [http://www.metropolistouring.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1BXBwQ8vR_JAvZcDykGU342N1AaXUBuZ9atO6hk2ZyY1KacKu_xYke_Kc_aem_nni4zJbQP7uT55R65U9PKA] for tickets. We chat about his recent re-recording of his classic hits for the album Then and Now and his 10 year side hustle as front man for Mike + The Mechanics Official [https://www.facebook.com/mikeandthemechanicsofficial?__cft__[0]=AZWAk_U1wqFBrI8fgi4W0IcFwAwKVd1pZFd5x8USrXBeDYH5fO2yn8K4doWs_CzWSsaGlgIoh5AvMFLLRS0Fjr7tjySEzIdghzdG6sRO0xm31wIoic55k_STW0uWmBYrhE5Fsx_s0J15spYeteAOMQKWv6Rf3FECtkEYmTuyd9rCk8b9ZIOXtWLF8SRTiQB8KWo&__tn__=-]K-R] and the record that ignited the musical spark in the young teenager from South London. Hear Andrew's Mixtape here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5yCSlD0k6z3KchhCWiECpB?si=HbbCMpeaQI-cj3D0ztmf5Q https://roachford.co.uk/ https://www.themixtapepodcast.com

My Guest this week is Ryan McCombs from  @DrowningPoolOfficial  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRFHKKNGdaIs9NaULSUuKGw] ahead of the bands Co-Headline tour of Australia with Alien Ant Farm. We chat about how it feels to re-join the band after 13 years, new material, the bands songwriting and creative process, misheard lyrics, and lots more. Ryan's Mixtape track picks include ACDC, The Who, Corey Taylor and slightly worryingly - The Muppets.......Hear Ryan's Mixtape here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ozJvuert13P2MV4J9Dlh0?si=QRRov923TuSwnpD_gljR_g Tour dates and tickets: https://thephoenix.auhttps://drowningpool.live/https://www.themixtapepodcast.com

A real buzz to chat to UK Folk Singer/Songwriter John Smith, ahead of his Australian tour dates, including the Nannup Music Festival in South West WA, John chats about working with "Big Sister" Lisa Hannigan, The Hunter S Thompson Inspired video for The Living Kind, the title track from his latest album, the upcoming Australian tour dates and he picks 6 corkers for his Mixtape. Hear John's Mixtape here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LLG82M32N6HycR8PhVxd5?si=KIgWJQZeTPe2pXnFVQkGFg https://www.johnsmithjohnsmith.com https://www.nannupmusicfestival.org https://www.themixtapepodcast.com

My guest on this weeks show is Lucas from Welsh Post Hardcore band Holding Absence! Lucas chats about the bands upcoming tour of Australia supporting the mighty You Me At Six, The bands latest album "The Noble Art Of Self Destruction" Comic Books, Veganism, Salvador Dali and lots lots more! tickets and information for Australian tour dates avaialble from https://www.holdingabsence.com Check out Lucas' Mixtape track choices here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/20TBwVmmkxG4gODnKTz9F9?si=MiPAPEs3TCSBxpkPccE5Kg Connect with me: https://www.themixtapepodcast.com

What an absolute joy to record this episode, that's more like a couple of mates having a chat! Perth's very own Rose Parker is my guest this week, chatting about her upcoming gig with our beautiful mutual friend Delilah Rose, at Lyrics Underground On 22nd Nov. Tickets available from: https://delilahrosemusic.com/ Rose also chats about her new single Because Of You, and talks very openly about the tragic circumstances that surround the writing of the song, and how it has allowed her to move on with a lasting feeling of hope and positivity. The song is to support National Thank You day which honours the sacrifice made by the many thousands of people who have, or intend to donate their organs. If you'd like to find out more about becoming an organ donor, please visit: https://www.donatelife.gov.au Rose also picks 6 amazing Mix tracks as well as throwing in plenty of honourable mentions and other recommendations, you can hear all of those as well as Rose's new single here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0v43th6JSjiS4J6ZJcgPy0?si=KNW2eaNQTs2qBWk14R5HGg Connect with Rose here: https://www.roseparkermusic.com.au Connect With Me Here: https://www.themixtapepodcast.com