<description>&lt;p&gt;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&lt;/p&gt;
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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

Why Fontaines D.C. Starburster is my Favourite Song 2024

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;0:00 Intro &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;0:30 Vibes Disclaimer &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;2:30 Fairytale of New York Cultural Deep Dive&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;26:11 Outro&lt;/p&gt;
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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

How Shane MacGowan, Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues Changed the Sound of Christmas Forever

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;00:00 Intro&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:30 Irish Artists 2024 &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;02:06 The List &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;36:19 Outro&lt;/p&gt;
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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

Irish Artists in 2024 - Taking on the Tories, Fighting Fascism & Standing With Palestine

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Intro&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:30 Kendrick Lamar GNX Review&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;18:16 Irish Playlist Picks&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;24:50 Outro&lt;/p&gt;
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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

Kendrick Lamar GNX Review - The Imperial Phase and the Zeitgeist 

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;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 &amp;amp; Lux Alma, adding them to his weekly Irish playlist on Spotify.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;00:00 Intro&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:30 Father John Misty Mahashmashana Album Review&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;15:59 Irish Playlist Picks&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;24:13 Outro&lt;/p&gt;
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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 &amp; 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

Father John Misty Mahashmashana Review - The ID, the Ego, and what’s next

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