Perth Rock Band Electric State on Star Wars Songs, Japan Gigs & Saving the Music Scene

Mike Scott (The Waterboys) on Australian Tour 2026, Dennis Hopper Album & “This Is The Sea”

Mike Scott from The Waterboys joins The Mixtape Podcast ahead of their Australian tour kicking off in Perth. We dive into: * The concept album Life, Death and Dennis Hopper * Collaborating with Bruce Springsteen & Fiona Apple * Lost recordings from the Fisherman’s Blues era * The meaning behind This Is The Sea * Touring Australia and building setlists 🎟️ Tour Info: destroyalllines.com

Perth Rock Band Electric State on Star Wars Songs, Japan Gigs & Saving the Music Scene

Perth rock outfit Electric State join The Mixtape to talk about their unexpected Star Wars-inspired single “This Is The Way”, wild live show moments, and what it really takes to build a band from the ground up. From playing packed themed launch nights in Perth to unforgettable gigs in Japan, this is a conversation packed with stories, laughs, and real insight into the modern music scene. We also dive into: * Their upcoming album Standing on the Edge * Touring plans across Australia * The importance of supporting grassroots music venues * Their unique live show energy (including THAT megaphone…) 🎧 Listen to The Mixtape Podcast 📻 Radio Fremantle 107.9FM 📱 Follow: @electricstateband ⚫ Pre-order the album and get the merch here: https://xmusiclabel.bigcartel.com/electric-state #ElectricState #PerthMusic #IndieRock #MusicInterview #TheMixtapePodcast #AustralianMusic #LiveMusic #RockBands #BehindTheMusic #Podcast

Frank Turner Interview: Touring Philosophy, Punk Roots & Australian Tour 2026

Frank Turner joins The Mixtape to talk touring, punk rock beginnings, and why live performance is everything. Ahead of his 2026 Australian tour with Bowling For Soup, Frank opens up about: His obsession with touring (inspired by Black Flag)Dream co-headliners finally becoming reality20 years of Campfire Punkrock The songs that shaped his life Plus, Frank builds his Mixtape—featuring Meat Loaf, Regina Spektor, Motown classics and more. 🎟 Tour Info: destroyalllines.com 📍 Fremantle – Metropolis, May 11 #FrankTurner #AustralianTour #PunkRock #LiveMusic #MusicInterview #TheMixtapePodcast #BowlingForSoup #TourLife #IndieMusic #Concerts

The Tortured Souls - Justin Davies. Songwriting inspiration through tragedy opening for Ron Sexsmith

This week on the show I'm joined by Justin Davies from The Tortured Souls. We're chatting about the bands debt single Unforgettable Days, the upcoming album and his dream support slot opening for Ron Sexsmith. We discuss how a tragedy inspired Justin to pick up a guitar to write songs as a way of healing, and how that snowballed into a full album with some of the biggest names on the Perth music scene! 👍🏼Follow The Band - https://www.instagram.com/the_tortured_souls/

Baxter Dury on Creative Chaos, New Album ‘Allbarone’ & Working with Fred again..

Baxter Dury joins The Mixtape to talk about his new album Allbarone, his evolving creative process, and collaborating with Fred again.. From spontaneous songwriting to working with legendary producer Paul Epworth, Baxter shares how staying unpredictable has shaped his music across a 20+ year career. 🎟️ Australian Tour Dates: Melbourne Forum – April 28 Sydney Roundhouse – April 29 #BaxterDury #Allbarone #FredAgain #IndieMusic #MusicInterview #TheMixtapePodcast #AustralianTour