The Last Mixed Tape

The Last Mixed Tape
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TLMT Podcast is a weekly music review show, featuring reviews and editorials on the Irish Music Scene from critic and photographer Stephen White.

  1. Why the Right and Record Labels Want to Replace Artists with AI

    4 DAYS AGO

    Why the Right and Record Labels Want to Replace Artists with AI

    AI music is about control. From record labels chasing profit to right-wing culture warriors pushing “neutral” art, this is the plan to replace real artists with machines. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White explores how the rise of AI in music is being weaponised by both corporate and political forces. Why are record labels and conservative commentators so interested in a world without artists? And what does that mean for creativity, culture, and control?

    17 min
  2. House of Guinness: How the Soundtrack Saved It

    4 OCT

    House of Guinness: How the Soundtrack Saved It

    Netflix’s new series House of Guinness has been slammed by Irish critics for its stereotypes and shallow storytelling. But there’s one part of the show that works the soundtrack. Featuring artists like Fontaines D.C., Kneecap, Lankum, Lisa O’Neill, and The Mary Wallopers, the music captures the rebellious poetry of Ireland far better than the drama itself. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen explores how the soundtrack dismantles the very caricatures the show indulges in, and why modern Irish music has become a cultural reclamation in its own right.

    17 min
  3. Mo Chara Walks Free: What the Kneecap Trial Means for Art & Free Speech

    27 SEPT

    Mo Chara Walks Free: What the Kneecap Trial Means for Art & Free Speech

    Mo Chara (real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaid , a member of Belfast rap group Kneecap, has had terrorism charges against him thrown out at Woolwich Crown Court. The case, which alleged that Mo Chara displayed a Hezbollah flag during a London performance, collapsed when the judge ruled the prosecution was unlawful because the Attorney General’s consent had not been sought. This verdict means no conviction but it raises urgent questions about free speech, censorship, and the growing pressure on artists who speak out on political issues, particularly around Palestine and Gaza. This week we explore what the trial of Mo Chara means for the future. 00:00 Intro00:30 Mo Chara 01:02 Kneecap Win, Why It Matters01:38 Kneecap Vs The UK Government 06:53 What We’ve Lost15:09 Gaza, Palestine17:34 What Do You Think?18:05 Liam Óg

    20 min
  4. Fascists Can’t Dance

    20 SEPT

    Fascists Can’t Dance

    Fascists can’t create. They can only silence, steal, and twist music into something hollow. From Nazi Germany banning jazz, to the Catholic Church blacklisting artists in Ireland, to punk, disco, and hip-hop being targeted, authoritarian regimes have always feared music. Because music is messy, imperfect, alive… everything fascism can’t stand. In this video, I explore how fascists try to erase or hijack culture, from Pink Floyd’s The Wall to Ireland’s recent “Míse Éire Festival.” And why, no matter how many times they raid the dancefloor or burn the records, music always slips free. If you enjoyed this, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join me every week on The Last Mixed Tape for more deep dives into music, culture, and resistance. 00:00 Intro00:28 Frank Zappa 01:13 Fascists Can’t Dance01;42 A Brief History of Authoritarianist Oppression05:52 Because of Woke!06:03 Why Fascists Hate Music13:25 Why this matters16:21 Zappa

    17 min
  5. Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights Is the Best Brontë Adaptation

    14 SEPT

    Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights Is the Best Brontë Adaptation

    Emerald Fennell’s new Wuthering Heights film has already stirred controversy, but I want to make the case that the best adaptation of Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece already exists and it isn’t on screen. In 1978, an 18-year-old Kate Bush captured the wild, haunting atmosphere of the novel in just four minutes of music, creating a version of Wuthering Heights that has outlived almost every film and TV attempt. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I explore why Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights is the definitive adaptation: from its ghostly perspective and groundbreaking composition to its cultural afterlife in flash mobs, memes, and even later adaptations. I also share my personal story of hearing the song for the first time as a child and how it revealed music as something magical and otherworldly. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Kate Bush 01:01 Why Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights? 01:53 Brief History of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights 02:38 Emerald Fennell, Olivier, & Ian McShane 04:16 Kate finds Cathy 05:45 The Definitive Adaptation of Wuthering Heights 17:14 Kate’s Cultural Impact 18:59 What do you think? 19:45 Heathcliff…

    20 min
  6. Kneecap’s Imperial Phase: What Sayōnara Says About Irish Culture

    6 SEPT

    Kneecap’s Imperial Phase: What Sayōnara Says About Irish Culture

    Kneecap’s brand new single “Sayōnara” is a cultural moment. In this video, Stephen White of The Last Mixed Tape breaks down why Kneecap are in their imperial phase, how their defiance on global stages like Glastonbury has made them cultural icons, and what Sayōnara tells us about Irish music and identity in 2025. From their stance on Gaza to the “Free Mo Chara” campaign, Kneecap’s mix of politics, satire, and rave-driven hip-hop has made them one of the most important acts in Ireland today. Featuring Jamie Lee O’Donnell in the official music video, Sayōnara is both a festival anthem and a statement of resistance. But what does it mean for Irish culture now and what does it say to the wider world? 00:00 Intro 00:28 Kneecap 01:31 Why Sayōnara? 01:59 The Imperial Phase 02:45 The Rise of Kneecap 04:36 Free Mo Chara 05:40 Kneecap Sayōnara Review and Reaction 12:26 The Future 14:41 What do you think? 15:18 The Irish Language

    16 min
  7. CMAT’s Euro-Country: The Right Artist at the Right Time

    30 AUG

    CMAT’s Euro-Country: The Right Artist at the Right Time

    CMAT’s Euro-Country is a generational reckoning. In this review, I explore why only CMAT could have made this record, and why it could only have been made now.From the scars of the Celtic Tiger to the contradictions of modern Europe, Euro-Country is witty, heartbreaking, and politically sharp, a pop record that laughs, cries, and critiques all at once. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I dive deep into the album’s themes, CMAT’s artistic evolution, and why she’s the right artist at the right time.00:00 Intro00:28 CMAT 00:56 Why Euro-Country?01:25 CMAT: The Right Artist at the Right Time04:12 Euro-Country Album Review15:50 Where Does This Leave Us…?17:27 What About You?18:02 Euro-Country

    19 min
  8. Florence + The Machine: The Witch Returns

    23 AUG

    Florence + The Machine: The Witch Returns

    Florence + The Machine is back with Everybody Scream the first single from their upcoming album, Everybody Scream, set for release this Halloween. In this video, I dive into the song’s gothic sound, its themes of witchcraft and ritual, and how Florence continues to reclaim mystical imagery in her music.From Stevie Nicks to Kate Bush, from Irish folklore the witch has always been a powerful figure in music a symbol of independence, transformation, and rebellion. Florence now carries that tradition forward, turning performance into ritual and music into magic. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Florence Welch 01:11 Why Everybody Scream?01:49 Witchcraft & Ritual in Music04:24 Florence + the Machine Return06:00 Everybody Scream Reaction10:03 Everybody Scream Video Discussion 12:57 Florence in the Future13:58 What do you think?14:38 Useless Magic

    15 min
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TLMT Podcast is a weekly music review show, featuring reviews and editorials on the Irish Music Scene from critic and photographer Stephen White.

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  • Creator
    The Last Mixed Tape
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Explicit
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