Up De Flats, Sheriff Street, and the Sound of Resistance ā Five Years of Gemma Dunleavy
Five years ago, Gemma Dunleavy released Up De Flats, an EP that did more than just tell her story. It told a placeās story. Sheriff Street. Dublinās North Inner City. Communities flattened in headlines but still rising in rhythm.In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White reflects on the legacy of Up De Flats, what it meant then, and what it means nowāagainst a backdrop of ongoing redevelopment, class erasure, and cultural resistance.00:00 Intro00:30 Gemma Dunleavy 00:52 This Weekās Show01:47 Sheriff Street 04:20 Up De Flats Retrospective 07:10 Gentrification 08:14 Reflections15:30 5 Years On16:32 What Do You Think?17:19 Gemma
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CMAT, Euro-Country & the Ghosts of the Celtic Tiger
CMATās new single Euro-Country is a cultural reckoning. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White breaks down how CMAT takes aim at the ghosts of the Celtic Tiger, the fallout of the 2008 crash, and the legacy of Bertie Ahern. From the fluorescent ruins of Santryās OMNI Shopping Centre to Irelandās Celtic Tiger past, this video explores why Euro-Country has struck such a deep chord across generations in Ireland.With themes of intergenerational anger, grief, memory, and economic betrayal, CMATās bold songwriting is already being described as one of the most powerful political statements in modern Irish pop.00:00 Intro00:33 CMAT00:51 Why Euro-Country?01:24 Ireland & The 2008 Crash03:50 CMAT is the perfect artist for thisā¦05:45 Euro-Country Music Video Analysis 07:30 CMAT Euro-Country Reaction13:45 Reflections15:29 What do you think?16:07 Shame
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Champagne Supernova, Oasis and the Moment Before Everything Changed
The Oasis reunion is no longer a rumour, itās happening. With shows already underway in Manchester, Cardiff and soon Dublinās Croke Park, fans are once again screaming Champagne Supernova like no time has passed.In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I revisit the song that captured Oasis on the edge of everything, before Be Here Now, before the implosion, before break-up and the 2025 reunion.I first heard it on a crackling 2FM broadcast in Waterford in 1996. Now, watching clips from the reunion flood social media, I feel the same way I did back then like the world cracked open for just a few minutes. This video explores why Champagne Supernova might be the most Oasis song Oasis ever made, all drift, ego, grandeur and aching beauty.00:00 Intro00:30 Noel Gallagher 01:39 Champagne Supernova IS Oasis?02:28 Memories of Oasis live in 199604:39 What Oasis meant then08:07 Oasis at their most Oasis09:44 Why is matters now16:25 Champagne Reunion17:40 Whatās your favourite Oasis song? 18:58 Noel
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No Nostalgia, No Mercy: Why Clipseās New Album Hits Harder Than Ever
āLet God Sort Em Outā isnāt just a comeback itās a calculated strike. Clipse have returned with one of the most competitive, ruthless rap records in years, and they brought Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar into the ring with them.In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, we dive into the philosophy behind the album, how Pusha T and Malice weaponise precision, and why this record proves that hip-hop is still a full contact sport.š Featuring a deep dive on Chains & Whips, Pushaās legendary beef track record, and how Clipseās return rejects nostalgia in favour of confrontation.00:00 Intro00:30 Pusha T01:46 Clipse Let God Sort Em Out 03:10 First Impressions 06:58 Chains & Whips 08:10 Music As A Full Contact Sport17:34 Clipse Are Ruthless18:24 What do you think?19:05 Pusha
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Bob Vylan, Censorship & the Fight for Protest Music at Glastonbury 2025
Glastonbury 2025 became one of the most politically charged festivals in recent memory from Bob Vylanās explosive set being investigated by police, to Kneecapās BBC censorship, and Rod Stewart backing Nigel Farage in the press.In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, we explore the growing tension between protest art and platform control, and ask:Who gets to speak freely on the biggest stages and who gets silenced?With Palestinian flags in the air, a woman live-streaming censored sets in real time, and police watching musicians instead of listening to them, weāre witnessing a major shift in how protest music is treated.00:00 Intro00:30 Nina Simone 01:33 Why Glastonbury 2025?02:03 Bob Vylan 04:12 Matty Healy 05:26 Freedom of Expression10:45 The Politics of Glastonbury 202512:15 Why?19:43 We Choose The Art We Consume 21:07 Dangerous Days22:37 Chuck D
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