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 pick…

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 fe…

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 C…

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 Spot…

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 Crea…

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 W…

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, …

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…

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 Mixe…

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, …

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,…

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, Bicur…

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 O…

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…

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 LoveThe Last Mixed Tape による

This week Steve reviews Niamh Regan's brand new album Come As You Are, and the Count of Monte Playlisto talks new music from Ailsha, AE Mak, His Father's Voice, Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets, Big Sleep, Annie Dog, April, David Barrett, and Fangclub.The Last Mixed Tape による

Steve previews Forbidden Fruit 2024 picking out his favourite Irish artists playing this years festival, review Ro Yourell's debut solo album Commencer, and picks out new music from Sorcha Richardson x Morgana, Maria Kelly, Vera, Rooue and Bog BandThe Last Mixed Tape による

This week we speak on Childish Gambino's Atavista and what it means to be an Artist/Performer, review Elephant's Keeping Well, and the latest releases from Orla Gartland, Callum Orr, Monjola, Toria and Arms That Fit Like LegsThe Last Mixed Tape による

Steve speaks on the passing of Steve Albini and the idea of unsung creative heroes working in the background, reviews Villagers sixth studio album 'That Golden Time' and talks new music from CMAT, AE MAK, Gemma Hayes, Jena Keating, Milk and CoshaThe Last Mixed Tape による

Steve muses on New Pagans instagram post regarding Unpaid Labour in the Music Industry, review Lemoncello's self-titled debut album and talks new music from Kneecap, Kez, Lucy Gaffney, Susan O'Neill and Sive.The Last Mixed Tape による

This week Steve delves into Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department and the allure of lore, reviews Sick Love's debut album Champagne, and Big Sleep, Beauty Sleep, Of All Living Things, James Vincent McMorrow, MayKay/Elaine Mai/Faye O'Rourke.The Last Mixed Tape による

Steve reviews Pillow Queens third studio album Name Your Sorrow, talks about Fontaines D.C. comeback single 'Starburster' and new music from Kynsy, Rooue and Louise Gaffney make it onto the Count of Monty Playlisto's Irish music playlist on Spotify.The Last Mixed Tape による

Steve reviews Melts sophomore album Field Theory, The Count of Monte Playlisto adds His Father's Voice, Fee Gray, Ten Hail Mary's, April, Shiv & Aimee Cuffe to TLMT's Irish Spotify Playlist, Gigs of the Week and two years of The Sound Between The TreesThe Last Mixed Tape による

This week Steve reviews Nothing Hurt And Everything Was Beautiful the debut album from Belfast shoegaze band Virgins. and the Count of Monte Playlisto adds Sharkett, Pastiche, Lilla Vargen, Soft launch, Sick Love, Carlsbad and Zapho to TLMT's weekly Spotify playlist.The Last Mixed Tape による

Steve talks the concept of Finished Is Better Than Perfect, reviews Affinity the brand new album from Fears, and the Count Of Monte Playlisto adds And He The Fool, Modernlove, Kazms and Kormac feat. MayKayThe Last Mixed Tape による

Steve delves into the idea of the Good, The Bad and The Ugly in Art and how music is a reflection of who and where we are, we review Niamh Bury's debut album Yellow Roses, playlist picks from Lucy Gaffney, Melts, Lucy McWilliams, Kojaque & Roe.The Last Mixed Tape による

This week Irish artists have boycotted SXSW due to US Military sponsorship and in solidarity with Palestine, Fight Like Apes cover Sinead O'Connor's classic Black Boys On Mopeds, Havvk's third album To Fall Alseep review and additions to TLMT's Spotify Playlist.The Last Mixed Tape による

Steve reports from the scene of Lankum's Choice Music Prize win, thoughts on the night itself, reviews Anamoe Drive 'Breakfast In Bed', and as always the Count of Monte Playlisto counts downThe Last Mixed Tape による

Thoughts on Bat For Lashes return with The Dream of Delphi, Kim Gordon's I'm A Man and The Count of Monte Playlisto rides again with new additions to TLMT's Irish Mixed TapeThe Last Mixed Tape による

Steve reviews the Idles fifth studio album Tangk and the Conte of Monte Playlisto offers new music in the shape of Trophy Wife, Houseplants, Pinkslips, Laytha and Rowdy Outsider.The Last Mixed Tape による

Steve review Driven Snow's debut album A Kind of Dreaming and the Count of Monte Playlisto returns with new music by Really Good Time, Lucy McWilliams, Gurriers and moreThe Last Mixed Tape による

Steve looks back on 10 years of the Last Mixed Tape plus reviews of some new track from the Irish music scene.The Last Mixed Tape による

Steve has a Meerkat Music Moment, questions where the metal or alternative music festivals are and reviews new music including Gemma Hayes, Pillow Queens and more.The Last Mixed Tape による

Steve Reviews NewDad’s debut album Madra and pick out his songs and gigs of the weekThe Last Mixed Tape による

Steve delves into the Choice Music Prize Album of the Year 2023 nominees and has Eurovision dreams…The Last Mixed Tape による

For the first Last Mixed Tape podcast of 2024 Steve reviews the much anticipated debut album from Sprints, Letter to Self, and takes a look at the record’s wider context within a bustling Irish music scene.The Last Mixed Tape による

Steve takes us through the lens and into some of his favourite photos he took for TLMT in 2023 and the stories behind them, also a shout out to the amazing live music photography scene in Ireland & moreThe Last Mixed Tape による

With the year coming to a close Steve unveils TLMT’s end of year playlist extravaganza, gets off the fence and picks his song of the year, reports on CMAT at the Olympia and pays tribute to Shane MacGowan.The Last Mixed Tape による

The Last Mixed Tape podcast returns with Stephen White running down his Top 10 Irish Albums of the Year 2023The Last Mixed Tape による

In this latest episode of The Last Mixed Tape Podcast, Sara and Steve talk to songwriter Sinéad White about her recent singles The World Stops Spinning and Giant Spiders, the change in her sound and the songwriting process.For this episode's featured artist Steve and Sara discuss the brand Things That Don't Exist, the brand new E.P. from noir indie…

The Last Mixed Tape Podcast returns with a new format. For their first podcast in 2021, Steve and Sara talk to music photographer Lucy Foster about being a touring photographer for Dermot Kennedy, shooting Billie Eilish at Glastonbury 2019, and breaking into the industry. Also, this week Steve and Sara discuss the music of rising post-punk poet Sin…

This week Sara and Steve chat about what their Album of the Decade could be including Bowie, Alt-J & more, Girl Band's recent dual headline sets at Vicar Street, the music in the latest Hideo Kojima game Death Stranding & more.The Last Mixed Tape による

This week Sara and Steve chat about Pixies recent sold-out Olympia Theatre show, Girl Band's long-awaited sophomore album The Talkies, the Murder Capital's debut album When I Have Fears, Tebi Rex's brand new album The Young Will Eat The Old, and more.The Last Mixed Tape による