My Mixtape

Lochlan Watt has helmed triple j's heavy metal show The Racket for the past seven years now, he's also written for a number of alternative media outlets, and fronted a number of different heavy metal acts. Suffice to say he lives and breathes heavy music. He sat down with Joshua Redbeard to talk being a nerd, chasing your dreams, and sometimes those dreams not turning out the way you'd hoped. Follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify to hear the songs we speak of https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=6bajvgDwRzWvNvIoXHu1fA

Jordan Dreyer is the vocalist and lyricist of the emotional post-hardcore outfit known as La Dispute. A Michigan native, Jordan grew out of harsh winters and a strong local music scene. Through these experiences Jordan developed a passion for story telling and metaphor within the creative process. Together with Joshua Redbeard he opened up about the musical influences that set the tone for his life both in and out of music. Follow Joshua Redbeard HERE on Spotify to hear the songs Jordan shares

Stevie Williams fronts Melbourne's fastest crowing punk rock export Clowns. The second Australian band signed to the infamous Fat Wreck Chords, as well as their own label Damaged at home, Stevie embodies the DIY punk rock eithic. So together with Joshua Redbeard, Stevie shares what music inspired him to chase this life.

The crazy Canadian called Lauren Babic is a human of incredible talent. Known for fronting both Crazy Eighty Eight and Red Handed Denial, as well as a slew of covers of heavy acts on her YouTube channel, Lauren shared stories of her youth and how she went from a fan singing along in her room, to storming stages everywhere. To hear Lauren's mixtape, follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify HERE

Paul 'Browny' Brown has been a champion of the Australian music scene for a long time. He is the creator, boss, occasional Nostradamus at Wall Of Sound, and one of the hosts on the popular Wall Of Sound podcast. Browny sat down with Joshua Redbeard to discuss just how people can find and accept who they truly are through music, and then to find the strength to share that with the world. To hear the songs from Browny's Mixtape, follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify.

Noga Erez is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist hailing from Israel who creates electronic based alt-pop/hip hop music. Noga sat down with Joshua Redbeard on a sunny & rainy Melbourne afternoon to share exactly what music means to her, and how it shaped the human being she is today. To hear Noga Erez's mixtape, follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify HERE

Richie Hardcore has spent his life in the alternative scene, through music finding the power to heal his trauma, and turn to a life of education and public speaking to help others heal theirs. Late on a Monday night, Richie sat down with Joshua Redbeard to talk about the power and importance of music. To hear Richie's Mixtape, follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=yJXYd5CaQteDXplbxzU0pw

Drew Gardner of Sydney's Totally Unicorn is a true presence both on and off the stage. On stage he is a wildly chaotic teddy bear wearing tie-dye underwear, offstage he is the same the more appropriately dressed. Drew recently sat down with Joshua Redbeard to talk about the Australian punk scene, and how to not illegally bring international bands into the country.   To hear Drew's Mixtape, follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=90POr7Y5R6a-sg2hpewv7w

The elusive but ever insightful Tobias Forge, creator behind the mask that is Swedish gothic metal act Ghost, joins Joshua Redbeard on this episode of My Mixtape to peel back the layers of everything that lead to this point in his life; music, family, and The Great Rock And Roll Swindle. Follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify to check out Tobias' Mixtape https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=gyFggxsPQK6LZWjUc774Qg

Host of triple j's Good Nights, avid wrestling fan, and the champion of Australian Music, Bridget Hustwaite comes at music from a genuine fan's point of view. She joins Joshua Redbeard to discuss life in rural Australia, first experiencing true fandom, and how important the Veronicas are to a lot of Australian emos.   To hear Bridget's Mixtape, follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=7qoTUDK6SfGKaR8lNwJvqg

John Safran wears many hats; author, television host, person who enjoys ruffling more than a few jimmies. In this episode of My Mixtape, John takes the concept and turns it straight on it's head, diving deep into the world of Morrissey. Between his solo work, and his work with The Smiths, John Safran and Joshua Redbeard try to get to the bottom of Morrissey's political leanings through music.   Follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify to hear John's Mixtape https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=mL6GrKh7SMaR2yIm_VfrNQ

Kye Smith is known for many things. He has drummed with basically every band in the Australian punk scene from Local Resident Failure to Frenzal Rhomb, he has created a very popular YouTube series doing 5-minute drum chronologies of bands from The Beatles to Red Hot Chilli Peppers to The Offspring, and he's just an all round legend of a person. Kye sat dow with Joshua Redbeard to talk about growing up punk in a small Australian town. Listen to Kye's Mixtape HERE. Follow Joshua Redbeard on Instagram / Twitter @joshuaredbeard

Australian singer / songwriter Alex Lahey sat down with Joshua Redbeard to draw back the curtain on the inspiration behind becoming a musician, and the musical references that would become her new album Best Of Luck Club; everything from Lou Reed to Alt-J to a classic from the fictitious band The Wonders. Follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify to listen to Alex's Mixtape here https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=p_8zlrtbRg6_DFWiIidOPA

Marcus Bridge's voice is unmistakeable. Equal parts beauty and venom, he's made himself truly an integral part of the machine that is Northlane, but his musical depths go far beyond metal. Marcus took the time to share stories of his youth and his experiences with his family, and I am truly thankful for the experience. To hear the songs from Marcus' Mixtape, follow me on Spotify HERE

If you've ever had the pleasure of seeing a Bronx show, you can attest to the fact Matt Caughthran is a dynamic enigma all to his own. True to his own style, Matt took the concept of My Mixtape and turned it on it's head, instead of making a mixtape of songs he loves, he's chosen all the songs he hates, and joined Redbeard to explain why. Follow Redbeard on Spotify to hear Matt's Mixtape https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=ft9GmMXhSeqWll4_jRR3fQ

Graham Nixon is a legend of the Australian alternative scene. He is the owner of Resist Records, home to Parkway Drive, Polaris, Confession, and a slew of amazing young Australian hardcore bands. He has also managed Parkway Drive since the early days, and recently took Polaris under his wing as well. Follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify to hear Graham's Mixtape https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=GxrzAqN7SxGNWkvhL4CB6Q

Tom Ballard is a man of many hats. Currently a stand up comic and writer, he also hosted breakfast on triple j, and Tonightly on the ABC, among other creative pursuits. Tom and Redbeard geek out and ask the hard questions like "What is Australia's best musical?" and "Kanye West?"   Follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify to listen to Tom's Mixtape https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=jJXGJq_3TAKIOYzEeT_X5w

Michelle Grace Hunder is one of the most respected photographers in the Australian music scene, but beyond that is also the co-creator of Her Sound Her Story, has published a photography book about the Australian Hip Hop scene, and hosts a radio show in Melbourne. Together with Redbeard, they nerd out about the rise of the hip hop scene through her lens. Follow Joshua Redbeard on Spotify to hear Michelle's Mixtape https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=9XoSbpwNS-OH0Gk4PEc8sQ

Andrew "Marshy" Marsh is the guitarist for Australian deathcore act Thy Art Is Murder. As well as managing Thy Art Is Murder, Marshy is also heavily involved in the next generation of heavy acts via his management business Graphic Nature, helping several young Australian acts looking to follow in his footsteps. You can listen to Marshy's Mixtape here https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=NdmA0cuZTAGmsnZ_IwK4Bg

Nikki Brumen fronts Melbourne's "goth 'n' roll" darlings Pagan, who after releasing their debut album Black Wash through EVP Records have begun to slowly take over the world. She's also been known to host triple j's Short.Fast.Loud. whenever Redbeard falls ill. Listen to Nikki's Mixtape here here https://open.spotify.com/user/1240659668/playlist/0soT6Njg2cyTHIlD06h7Rb?si=f4-idv56QnSPzE3btA_73A

Liam Cormier is the vocalist of Canadian rock and roll band Cancer Bats, as well as their Black Sabbath-covering alter ego Bat Sabbath. When he was last in Australia, he sat down with Joshua Redbeard to share stories of youth in the Canadian skate punk scene and how that lead to an appreciation of everything from hip hop to doom metal. You can check out Liam's Mixtape here https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e?si=UblH31_PTW6gfhayQZlu_Q

Ben Ellingworth is the ARIA award winning drummer for Australian hip hop artist Illy, as well as a session drummer for many other acts. In the past he has worked with acts like Pop Will Eat Itself, Peking Duk, Carmada, LO!, MM9, and Switchkicker. This eclecticism is reflected in his Mixtape as it runs the gamut of everything from Bjork to Napalm Death to DJ Shadow to Death Grips. BEN’S MIXTAPE Strapping Young Lad - Oh My Fucking God Iron Maiden - Wasted Years Living Colour - Time’s Up Tony Williams - Birdlike Napalm Death - Dead Godlesh - Christbait Rising Mr. Bungle - Goodbye Sober Day Bjork - Play Dead DJ Shadow - Midnight In A Perfect World Meshuggah - Future Breed Machine The Prodigy - Voodoo People Aphex Twin - Come To Daddy Pendulum - Tarantula Roni Size - Don’t Hold Back Onyx - Raze It Up Refused - Deadly Rhythm Deftones - Digital Bath Death Grips - Spikes Ecca Vandal - Cassettes, Lies, And Videotapes LINK TO BEN'S MIXTAPE - https://open.spotify.com/user/f93fl6nwo5oliohby117qcq2e/playlist/2cS9vouOHYYseqcQsSlpnh?si=4mwBj_0lQVKKBOgiPjyr8A