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Ireland’s housing crisis. The ghost of Dublin. The music of frustration. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, we dive into Fontaines D.C.’s “In The Modern World” and explore how it captures the voice of a generation let down by their country.

With echoes of Gertrude Stein’s “Lost Generation”, this episode connects the cultural disillusionment of Hemingway and Joyce with Ireland’s own Generation Perdue, the artists and outsiders shaping our modern protest music.

Featuring a key moment from Blindboy almost a decade ago, this is an exploration of art as identity in exile.

00:00 Intro

00:29 Blindboy

02:01 Gènération Perdue

04:17 Fontaines D.C In The Modern World

09:46 Surviving 2025

11:28 Reflections

20:30 Ghost Towns

21:50 Your Comments?

22:29 Outro

Gilla Band are not the most commercially successful band of their generation but they might be the most influential.

In this deep dive from The Last Mixed Tape, through the lens of Franics Bacon I explore how this uncompromising Dublin four-piece rewrote the rules for noise, post-punk, and experimental rock and why their contorted, chaotic sound is being echoed in a new wave of artists like Fontaines D.C., Black Midi, IDLES, Sprints, and more.

Featuring analysis of key releases (Holding Hands with Jamie, The Talkies, Most Normal), their creative ethos, influence on the Irish scene, and personal reflections from their landmark 2019 comeback show, this episode makes the case for why Gilla Band may just be the most important underground band of the 21st century.

The Last Mixed Tape is hosted by Stephen White

00:00 Intro

00:25 Francis Bacon

01:26 Gilla Band

03:15 The Contorted Soundscape

08:20 Echoes in the Noise

10:09 The Most Influential Band of the 21st Century?

20:30 Future Shapes

21:28 Your Thoughts?

23:13 Outro

This week on The Last Mixed Tape, I explore my personal connection to Kanye West’s Through the Wire, a song that helped me survive a near-fatal accident 20 years ago and reckon with what it means to love a piece of art when the artist behind it becomes indefensible.

Kanye West’s most recent release, featuring praise of Hitler, crosses every line and forces a deeper conversation about artistic intent, freedom of expression, and what we do with the work left behind when creators betray their own legacy.

This episode is about survival, memory, and the uneasy space between loving a song and condemning the person who made it. It’s also about choice and why it should be ours, not the state’s, to make.

00:00 Intro

00:25 Through The Wire

02:21 Kanye

04:25 The Road to Ye

07:26 20 Years Later

09:35 The Art & The Artist

23:13 Moving On

24:52 Conclusions

25:37 Outro

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Irish rapper Mo Chara of Kneecap is facing terror charges in the UK for a performance in London. But what does this case really say about freedom of expression, cultural identity, and the criminalisation of art?

In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I explore the history of artists on trial from John Lennon to Pussy Riot and ask what happens when the state decides where art ends and extremism begins. This is about more than a flag it’s about the boundaries of dissent, the weaponisation of performance, and the ongoing legacy of censorship through legal means.

We’ll look at past precedents, why Mo Chara’s anglicised name was used in the charge, and how artists like the Pogues, Siouxsie Sioux, and Ice-T have walked similar lines before.This is where art, politics, and power collide.

00:00 Intro

00:25 Biko

01:17 Mo Chara

04:00 The Slippery Slope

06:51 Art vs the State

09:25 What this means…

16:04 The Future

17:06 Final Thoughts

17:45 Outro

One of modern music’s most haunting voices is Maria Somerville, whose new album Luster captures the tension between dreams and memory, tradition and distortion.In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White explores how Irish artists like Somerville, Katie Kim, and Virgins are carrying the echo of shoegaze, dream pop, and drone into something uniquely Irish. With nods to My Bloody Valentine, Joyce, Beckett, and even ancient mythology, this is a story of sound shaped by place where ghost notes linger in every reverb trail.

00:00 Intro00:26 Anthony Bourdain 01:16 Maria Somerville 03:08 The Mythology of Dreams 04:55 Ghosts in the Reverb07:26 Luster Review 14:30 Recurring Dreams?15:55 I Am Certain of Nothing16:58 Outro

From rebel ballads to queer anthems, Irish folk and protest music are being reborn for a new generation. In this episode, we explore how artists like Lankum, Lisa O’Neill, Pillow Queens, the Mary Wallopers, Kneecap, Bambi Thug, and more are reclaiming Irish identity from right-wing ideology, rewriting what Irishness sounds and looks like. ANSEO, here, in the present tense.

We trace the roots of modern protest music, look at the immigrant and LGBTQ+ voices redefining tradition, and ask: in an age of rising fascism, who gets to call themselves Irish?

00:00 Intro

00:25 Seamus Heaney

01:16 ANSEO

02:32 Fighting the Far-Right

03:10 New Voices

04:18 Skinty Fia

05:06 All Voices

06:30 Why?

13:01 Defining Modern Ireland

14:16 The Count of Monte Playlisto’s Irish Music Picks

21:37 Outro

Kneecap are facing calls to be dropped from Glastonbury Festival after backlash over controversial past performances. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I explore the deeper implications of this moment not just for Kneecap, but for the future of protest in music.

Using comedian Josh Johnson’s quote “Everything you thought was revolutionary was approved by a corporate lawyer” we look at how true rebellion is often punished once it slips past the gatekeepers.

00:00 Intro

00:25 Josh Johnson

01:17 The Story so far…

04:18 Provoking Art

06:41 Glastonbury

07:58 Why this matters?

17:04 What happens next

17:59 Outro

Kneecap’s explosive Coachella performance wasn’t just a set — it was a protest.When the Belfast rap group called out genocide and colonial violence from one of music’s biggest stages, the backlash was immediate: investigations, media smears, and coordinated attempts to silence them.

In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White breaks down why Kneecap’s protest matters, why real resistance still scares people, and how the music industry loves rebellion — but only when it’s safe and sanitised.

Because protest music doesn’t live in nostalgia — it lives in the now.

00:00 Intro

00:25 James Baldwin

00:58 Kneecap’s Message

02:04 The Backlash

03:00 Kneecap’s Response

04:38 The Festival Facade

05:05 Ireland and Palestine

05:50 Protest

14:25 Art, the communicator

15:45 The Count of Monte Playlisto’s New Irish Music

23:39 Outro

Lana Del Rey has just quietly dropped two haunting new singles: Henry, Come On and Bluebird. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White explores the dreamlike mood, stripped-back sound, and emotional undercurrents of these tracks and what they reveal about the next chapter in Lana’s evolution.

From the hushed reverb-drenched acoustics to the unraveling of the American myth she’s long been obsessed with, these songs mark a powerful moment of reflection and release. Are Henry and Bluebird her most personal songs yet? Or are they something even deeper, like a gentle goodbye to the past?

00:00 Intro

00:25 Jack Kerouac

01:43 Lana Del Rey

02:38 Who’s Henry?

03:09 Bluebird fly…

04:01 Henry, Come On & Bluebird Reaction

09:47 Lana’s American Dream

10:38 Lana On The Road

11:01 The Count of Monte Playlisto’s Irish Music Reviews

19:54 Outro

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Bon Iver’s new album SABLE, fABLE feels like a closing chapter—part epilogue, part rebirth. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I explore how Justin Vernon blends folk, R&B, ambient, and pop into something both deeply personal and genre-defying.From the quiet intimacy of the Sable EP tracks to the lush pop clarity of Everything Is Peaceful Love, this is Bon Iver’s most emotionally resonant and sonically accessible album in years.I also reflect on my personal connection to Bon Iver’s music—from For Emma, Forever Ago soundtracking heartbreak in Dublin, to the hope and peace found in this new release.00:00 Intro 00:25 Claude Debussy01:31 Finding Bon Iver02:10 The Shape of SABLE, fABLE03:38 Hope in Epilogue 04:26 The Hero’s Journey 10:24 The Count of Monte Playlisto’s Irish Music Reviews17:58 Outro

Drake’s new single Nokia is dominating the charts—but has the long shadow of Kendrick Lamar’s silence redefined what Drake’s success even means?

In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White dives into the power dynamics of the Drake vs Kendrick beef, and asks whether Drake’s legacy is now being shaped by a rivalry he can’t escape.Featuring analysis of Nokia, the history of their lyrical clashes, and what it means to win the narrative in modern hip-hop.

00:00 Intro

00:25 Marcus Aurelius

01:25 Nokia Reception

03:20 Drake’s Image Shift

05:30 Kendrick’s Shadow

06:06 Review

11:29 The Count’s Irish Playlist

18:56 Outro

I’ll admit it—I was wrong about CMAT. When I first heard her early singles like Rodney and I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby, I wasn’t convinced. It felt like the humor was overshadowing the music. But everything changed when I heard If My Wife New I’d Be Dead. From Nashville to Peter Bogdanovich, I finally saw the depth behind the persona. Then came Crazymad, For Me—and by the time Stay For Something became my most-played song of the year, I was hooked.

Now, with her latest single Running / Planning and the upcoming album Euro Country, I’m all in. CMAT is a phenomenal songwriter, balancing wit and raw emotion in a way that few artists can.

Have you ever misjudged an artist, only to completely change your mind later? Let me know in the comments!

00:00 Intro

00:25 Anaïs Nin

01:23 Seeing CMAT

02:38 Going to Nashville

04:02 The Zenith of Stay For Something

04:49 Loving Being Wrong

11:29 The Count’s Irish Playlist

19:08 Outro

U2’s Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me is more than just a forgotten ‘90s anthem—it’s a dark and prophetic take on fame, excess, and rock stardom. Released at the height of U2’s most theatrical era, the song saw Bono channeling his alter ego MacPhisto, a devilish rockstar inspired by Elvis and Jim Morrison, warning of the dangers of celebrity culture.

In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, we break down how Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me fits into U2’s meta-narrative, its connection to Batman Forever, and why its themes of fame as a Faustian bargain are even more relevant today.

00:00 Intro

00:25 Andy Warhol

01:25 Embracing Alter Egos

04:12 Batman meets MacPhisto

04:35 Roles in modern art

11:42 Fame

12:55 The Count’s Irish Playlist

20:25 Outro

Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club wasn’t an instant hit. In fact, when it was released in 2020, it barely made a dent in the charts. But years later, the song has become an anthem—thanks to her audience, not the industry.In this deep dive, we explore how Pink Pony Club slowly found its people, why streaming algorithms bury great music, and what this says about the modern music industry.

SWe also compare Roan’s journey to artists like Mitski, whose careers prove that sometimes, the best music takes time to break through.

00:00 Intro

00:25 Josh Johnson

01:32 The long road to Pink Pony Club

02:45 Finding your audience

03:40 Chappell Roan IS undeniable

04:34 Breaking Through

05:10 Reflections on Roan

12:23 Have you found your favourite artist?

13:29 The Count’s Irish Countdown

21:03 Outro

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Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush’s Don’t Give Up is more than just a duet—it’s a masterclass in emotional storytelling. In this deep dive, we explore the song’s themes of resilience, how toxic masculinity prevents men from seeking support, and why Kate Bush’s voice became a musical safe space for so many. We also uncover Peter Gabriel’s original vision for the track, including his attempt to recruit Dolly Parton. Join me as we break down the music, lyrics, and performances that make Don’t Give Up one of the most powerful duets ever recorded.00:00 Intro00:25 A Duet Unlike Any Other00:45 Gabriel’s Vision 01:40 The Voice of Kate Bush03:02 Music Can Heal04:40 The Perfect Duo05:08 Musings on Music07:56 Outro

With their latest single, It’s Amazing To Be Young, Fontaines D.C. continue their sonic evolution—embracing Britpop’s anthemic scale while remaining deeply rooted in their Irish identity. But how does an Irish band fit into Britpop’s legacy? And what does it mean for a band shaped by Dublin to make their mark in London?In this deep dive, we trace the band’s shift from post-punk outsiders to arena-ready contenders, linking Favourite to It’s Amazing To Be Young and exploring how their move to London places them within the long tradition of Irish artists navigating British music culture. We also examine how their take on Britpop differs from the past—pulling in art, cinema, and the weight of history to craft something entirely their own.00:00 Intro00:25 Tony Wilson 01:49 The Britpop Connection02:44 From Favourite to Now03:59 Britpop Through an Irish lens?05:00 Fontaines from the Disapora 05:30 “This is Dublin, we do things differently here…”08:48 The Count of Playlisto’s Irish Playlist15:28 Outro

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime performance wasn’t just a show—it was a power struggle in real time. Behind the corporate spectacle, Kendrick delivered a performance loaded with subversive messages, playing with ideas of control, propaganda, and rebellion. But did the audience—and the system—fall right into his trap?In this deep dive, Steve breaks down: • The hidden symbolism behind Kendrick’s performance • How Samuel L. Jackson’s Uncle Sam character exposes the fight for artistic freedom • The Trojan Horse & Jester’s Privilege—how Kendrick used the Super Bowl’s stage against itself • Why right-wing media reacted exactly as Kendrick predicted • The meaning behind his chilling line: ‘You picked the right time, but the wrong guy’00:00 Intro

00:25 Bertolt Brecht

01:17 The Super Bowl a Corporate Coliseum

02:35 The Trojan Horse & Jester’s Privilege

03:31 Uncle Sam04:37 You Picked the Right Time, But the Wrong Guy

05:46 Reaction and Review

11:41 Legacy

12:15 Outro

Kendrick Lamar is about to step onto the biggest stage in music—the Super Bowl Halftime Show—and it could be a career-defining moment.

In his recent Apple Music interview, Kendrick made it clear; “Hip-hop is not just music. It’s an art form. It’s high art.”

With “Not Like Us” dominating the culture, the weight of hip-hop’s fight for recognition, and the legacy of past Super Bowl performances that became cultural statements, this isn’t just a show—it’s a moment.

00:00 Intro00:25 James Baldwin 01:35 Music And Meaning 05:06 The Super Bowl Stage: A Cultural Battleground14:42 Irish Playlist21:12 Outro

Marianne Faithfull’s haunting voice in Metallica’s The Memory Remains is unforgettable—but the story behind it is even more powerful. When Metallica needed a voice that sounded like time itself—worn, fractured, yet unshakable—they turned to Marianne Faithfull. But how did a former ‘60s pop star, once known for her angelic voice and tragic downfall, end up shaping one of Metallica’s most haunting songs? 00:00 Intro 00:30 There’s a crack in everything… 01:30 Marianne Faithfull: The Sound of a Life Lived 09:04 Enter Metallica 18:29 Time Becomes an Instrument 19:47 The Count’s Irish Playlist 26:24 Outro

In this episode, we dive deep into the eerie and enigmatic world of David Lynch’s music, focusing on his 2011 album Crazy Clown Time. Known for his surreal films like Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, Lynch’s approach to sound design has always been integral to his storytelling. But how does this translate to a full album of haunting, experimental music? Join host Stephen White as we explore the connections between Lynch’s groundbreaking use of music in his films—like the industrial hum of Eraserhead or the haunting melodies of Twin Peaks—and the unsettling sonic landscapes of Crazy Clown Time. What does this album reveal about Lynch’s artistic vision and his legacy as a creator? Let’s find out on The Last Mixed Tape. 00:00 Intro 01:10 The Atmosphere of Unease 08:05 Emotional Duality – Beauty and Darkness 12:33 Letting Sound Speak 16:16 Lynch’s Unified World of Sound and Vision 17:20 The Count of Monte Playlisto 23:48 Outro

From the chaotic rebellion of Generation Terrorists to the introspective evolution of The Holy Bible and beyond, the Manic Street Preachers have carved one of the most compelling paths in rock history. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, we explore their remarkable journey, tracing the highs and lows of their career—from the enigmatic brilliance of Richey Edwards to the anthemic triumphs of Everything Must Go and the daring experimentation of Futurology. As we look ahead to their 15th studio album, Critical Thinking, we examine how the band has balanced their rebellious roots with their growth into mature elder statesmen of rock. Early singles like ‘Fragments of Doubt’ hint at a band still driven by questions of identity, culture, and resilience. What are your thoughts on the Manic Street Preachers’ evolution? Are you excited for Critical Thinking? Let us know in the comments! 00:00 Intro 00:30 Sylvia Plath 01:40 Generation Terrorists: Art As Rebellion 13:26 Richey Edwards 13:55 Everything Must Go: Survival and Reinvention 21:17 The Long Road: Reinvention, Triumphs, and Setbacks 26:08 Critical Thinking: Reflection and Maturity

This week, to mark the anniversary of David Bowie’s passing, Steve delves into how the song Heroes and Bowie’s Berlin Era shaped his artistry and our perspective on his work retrospectively. From chaos to heroes, maximalism to minimalism, the ever changing David Bowie created a masterpiece through adversity.

00:00 Intro

00:30 You remind me of the babe…

01:36 Bowie goes to Berlin

04:17 Heroes in Hansa

11:17 Finding minimalism

15:23 Changes

23:10 Out of the Ashes

24:02 Outro

This week Steve delves into his favourite U2 song, ‘Stay (Faraway, So Close!)’. Released as part of the 1993 album Zooropa, and inspired by Wim Wenders film Der Himmel Über Berlin and used in its sequel. The song captures the band at the height of their musical and stylistic powers.

00:00 Intro

00:30 U2 Stay (Faraway, So Close!) Review

26:50 Outro

This week Steve picks out his favourite song of 2024, ‘Starburster’ by Fontaines D.C. taken from the Irish bands’ seminal album Romance. Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto returns with his end of year Spotify playlist including nods to Kneecap, Trophy Wife, Shark School, Gurriers, New Dad, April, Aoife Wolf, Chalk, Sprints, Really Good Time, and Alisha. 00:00 Intro 00:30 My favourite song 2024 18:59 End of Year Playlist Picks 30:43 Outro

In this The Last Mixed Tape Christmas special Steve delves into the cultural impact of ‘Fairytale of New York’ by the Pogues featuring Kirsty MacCall. Decades on from its release, Shane MacGowan’s songwriting zenith hit its peak with the Pogues as he and Kirsty MacCall would change the sound of Christmas forever with a punkish subversion of the holiday sing-a-along.

0:00 Intro

0:30 Vibes Disclaimer

2:30 Fairytale of New York Cultural Deep Dive

26:11 Outro

The week’s End-of-Year episode Steve looks back on 2024 through a cultural lens, shining a light on the records, performances and moments where Irish Artists changed the culture both locally and globally. From Kneecap taking on the Tories to the Irish led SXSW boycott these acts have paved the way for 2025.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Irish Artists 2024

02:06 The List

36:19 Outro

This week Steve delves into Kendrick Lamar’s surprise new album GNX, and explores the continued reign of Lamar’s Imperial Phase and where to next. Is this a victory lap? Or the extension of his long run at the top of his game.

Meanwhile, the Count of Playlisto reviews new music by Melina Malone, Annie-Dog, James Vincent McMorrow, Adrian Crowley, and Barra Donovan, adding the, to TLMT’s Irish Mixed-Tape playlist on Spotify.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Kendrick Lamar GNX Review

18:16 Irish Playlist Picks

24:50 Outro

This week Steve delves into Father John Misty’s brand new album Mahashmashana, discussing the thematic thread and commanding persona that has dominated Joshua Tillman’s music and if this is the end of Father John Misty as we know him.

Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music by the Murder Capital, Queen Bitch, Vera, Ten Hail Mary’s, Laura Elizabeth Hughes, Roe, and Lisa Hannigan & Lux Alma, adding them to his weekly Irish playlist on Spotify.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Father John Misty Mahashmashana Album Review

15:59 Irish Playlist Picks

24:13 Outro

This week Steve delves into Linkin Park and their brand new album From Zero. The group’s first studio album since the passing of Chester Bennington and the introduction of new vocalist Emily Armstrong. In this episode Steve will discuss the change and where it leaves Linkin Park and their fanbase in 2024. Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto picks out new Irish music from Modernlove, Maria Kelly, Adore, Negro Impacto, and Ciaran Lavery, adding them to The Last Mixed Tape’s weekly Irish playlist on Spotify. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Linkin Park From Zero Review 16:14 Playlist Picks 22:13 Outro

This week Steve reviews Tyler, the Creator’s brand new album Chromakopia, delving into the evolving self-portraits of the acclaimed American rapper and how this album wrestles with his past and present personas. Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music by Rooue, April, Yard, Sister Ghost, Aislinn Logan, Kathy Long and Jerry Fish featuring May Kay. 00:00 Intro 03:00 Tyler, the Creator Chromakopia Album Review 14:55 Playlist Picks 24:05 Outro

This week Steve muses on the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Compete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet and the relativity of the artists identity to the audience. Can such iconic figures as Bob Dylan truly be captured in snapshot? Or is Todd Haynes pseudo biopic I’m Not There the perfect way to navigate such a fragmented body of work?

Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new Irish music by Aoife Wolf, Kynsy, Chubby Cat, EFÉ, ROE, Taylor D, and Pastiche, adding them to The Last Mixed Tape’s weekly Spotify playlist.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Bob Dylan, A Complete Unknown and Artistic Identity

17:30 Irish Playlist Picks

27:12 Outro

This week Steve delves into Bon Iver’s new E.P. Sable, exploring Justin Vernon’s artistic evolution from his seminal debut to this strikingly raw new record.

Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music from Morgana, Vernon Jane, Houseplants, Shiv, Shobsy, and Proper Micro NV, adding them all to TLMT’s Irish Mixed-Tape playlist on Spotify.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Bon Iver Sable Review

19:25 Playlist Picks

28:59 Outro

This week Steve reviews Silverbacks brand new album Easy Being A Winner, delving into the constructivist foundations, literary lyricism and textural shapes of the Irish post-punk outfits’ third record.

Meanwhile, The Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music by the T.A. Narrative, Skinner, The X Collective + Decaberet + Senita + Qbanaa, Sarah Crean, and Baba. Adding them all to TLMT’s Irish Mixed-Tape playlist on Spotify.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Silverbacks Album Review

10:50 Playlist Picks

18:40 Outro

This week Steve delves into what men can do to help make live gigs safe spaces for all, and the lessons in empathy learned after recent events surrounding the Last Dinner Party’s scheduled Lincoln show.

Steve also reviews Orla Gartland’s brand new album ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’.

Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto picks out new music from the Wood Burning Savages, Leah Rose, Modernlove, Sal and Ria Timkin.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Live Gigs, the Last Dinner Party and Safe Spaces

17:51 Orla Gartland Album Review

24:00 Playlist Picks

30:00 Outro

This week Steve reviews Blind Faith, the brand new album from Gemma Hayes via the Frida Kahlo quote “I never paint dreams or nightmares, I paint my own reality” and what kind of self portrait Hayes paints with her latest record.

Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto chooses new music from the Murder Capital, Big Sleep, Queen Bitch, Shark School, Sprints, and Silverbacks for TLMT’s Irish Mixed-Tape playlist on Spotify.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Gemma Hayes Blind Faith Album Review

08:08 The Count of Monte Playlisto

08:35 Playlist Picks

17:01 Outro

This week Steve muses on the negative effects of hype for both the artists receiving it and the music scene as a whole, reviews the debut solo album from NewDad’s Julie Dawson Bottom Of The Pool, and the Count of Monte Playlisto picks out new music from Big Love, Susan O’Neill, The Kates, PostLast, and Junior Brother.

Steve reviews Gurriers debut album Come & See through the medium of Hunter S. Thompson’s famous Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas passage regarding the fall of the 60’s hippy movement.

Meanwhile, the Count o Monte Playlisto picks out new music from Kynsy, Roe, Skinner, Lord Jane and Gemma Bradley, adding them to TLMT’s Irish Music Mixed Tape Playlist on Spotify.

As Oasis top the UK album charts with their 30th anniversary edition of the seminal debut record Definitely Maybe, Steve muses on the impact on working classes voices in art, then and now.

Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music by Maria Kelly, Susan O’Neill, Spooklet, Bantum, The Psychs, and Róis, adding them to TLMT’s Irish Mixed-Tape on Spotify.

This week Steve muses on the announcement of Oasis reuniting for live shows in 2025 via the history of Paris, how music exists beyond the confines of mere nostalgia and the positive influences and social aspects of the seminal rock bands reunion. Meanwhile, The Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music from Really Good Time, Big Sleep, Kingfishr, Vera, Dunx, and Ciaran Lavary & Liz Lawrence.

This week Steve reviews Romance, Fomtaines D.C. much anticipated fourth album via a detour to Du Cubisme and the concept of deconstruction and experimentation. Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music from Gurriers, Elle Cove, Bicurious, Aby Coulinaly and Enola Gay, adding them to TLMT’s Irish Mixed-Tape playlist on Spotify.

This week Steve reviews Tim Chadwick’s sublime new album Pulverise and pays tribute to Eoin French a.k.a Talos.

Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music from Julie Dawson, Gemma Hayes, Dylan Flynn & the Dead Poets, Lucy Gaffney and Lullahush, adding them to TLMT’s Irish Mixed-Tape on Spotify.

This week Steve muses on U2’s classic album Achtung Baby and how the group’s stylistic change may be echoed in Fontaines D.C upcoming Romance. Also, we review And So I Watch You From Afar’s ‘Megafauna’. Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto delves into the latest releases from the Irish music scene including Fontaines D.C, Roe, Silverbacks, Yard, Ruá and Christian Wethered and add them to Spotify’s Irish Mixed-Tape playlist.

This week Steve muses on the people of Dundalk and punk-trad act the Mary Wallopers protesting the far-right and the words of Pete Seeger “this machine surrounds hate and forces it to surrender”, reviews Calmea’s debut album ‘Por enquanto não ao mar’, and the Count of Monte Playlisto picks out new music from Leah Rose, Lucy Gaffney, Gurriers, Bicurious, She’s In Parties, and Molly Dowling.

This week Steve previews All Together Now 2024 music festival, taking place at Curraghmore Estate in Waterford this August Bank Holiday weekend, focusing in on some Irish acts performing over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto returns and reviews new music from Jena Keating, Julia Maria, Anemoia, Shy, Hannahbella, Four Faces, and Orla Gartland, adding them to TLMT’s Irish Mixed-Tape on Spotify.

This week Steve muses on the relationship and future of AI in music or art as a whole. Can we limit its use to being a tool alone? Or will the industry turn the tool into something far worse? Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto reviews new music by Ailsha, Kynsy, Tim Chadwick, His Fathers Voice, Modernlove and Laura Elizabeth Hughes adding them to TLMT’s Irish Mixed-Tape playlist

This week Steve reviews Callum Orr’s debut studio album The Trials Of Knowing. Meanwhile, The Count Of Monte Playlisto returns with new music from Jazzy, Shobsy, Sun Mahshene, Silverbacks, Vera and Skinner.

This week Steve muses on Banksy’s art piece melding with Idles set at Glastonbury 2024, and the act of Performance and Art as an act of Protest. Meanwhile, the Count of Monte Playlisto picks new tracks from Sister Ghost, Fake Friends, the Kates, Left on Read, and A Lazarus Soul.

This week Steve explores Lankum’s new album Live in Dublin and the social, sonic and communicative aspects of the band. Also, the Count of Monte Playlisto picks out new tracks from Chubby Cat, David Keenan, Persona, Kez, Malaki and The Mary Wallopers.

This week Steve delves into the five stand out Irish albums of 2024 so far... in no particular order.. just vibes! Also, the Count of Monte Playlisto rides again, and picks out new music from Fontaines D.C, Orla Gartland, AE Mak, Kiruu, Beauty Sleep and Sasha Samara

This week Steve reviews 'Fine Art', the much anticipated debut album from Kneecap and finds it to be a future classic Irish album in waiting, except for one small issue. Plus, new music from Aonair, Leah Rose, Guud Grief, Elaine Mai, X Collective, Redneck Manifesto, Gurriers and Big Love