This week Steve picks out his favourite song of 2024, ‘Starburster’ by Fontaines D.C. taken from the Irish bands’ seminal album Romance.

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.

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.

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