Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights Is the Best Brontë Adaptation
Emerald Fennell’s new Wuthering Heights film has already stirred controversy, but I want to make the case that the best adaptation of Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece already exists and it isn’t on screen. In 1978, an 18-year-old Kate Bush captured the wild, haunting atmosphere of the novel in just four minutes of music, creating a version of Wuthering Heights that has outlived almost every film and TV attempt.In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I explore why Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights is the definitive adaptation: from its ghostly perspective and groundbreaking composition to its cultural afterlife in flash mobs, memes, and even later adaptations. I also share my personal story of hearing the song for the first time as a child and how it revealed music as something magical and otherworldly.00:00 Intro00:30 Kate Bush01:01 Why Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights?01:53 Brief History of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights02:38 Emerald Fennell, Olivier, & Ian McShane04:16 Kate finds Cathy05:45 The Definitive Adaptation of Wuthering Heights 17:14 Kate’s Cultural Impact18:59 What do you think?19:45 Heathcliff…
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Kneecap’s Imperial Phase: What Sayōnara Says About Irish Culture
Kneecap’s brand new single “Sayōnara” is a cultural moment. In this video, Stephen White of The Last Mixed Tape breaks down why Kneecap are in their imperial phase, how their defiance on global stages like Glastonbury has made them cultural icons, and what Sayōnara tells us about Irish music and identity in 2025.From their stance on Gaza to the “Free Mo Chara” campaign, Kneecap’s mix of politics, satire, and rave-driven hip-hop has made them one of the most important acts in Ireland today. Featuring Jamie Lee O’Donnell in the official music video, Sayōnara is both a festival anthem and a statement of resistance. But what does it mean for Irish culture now and what does it say to the wider world?00:00 Intro00:28 Kneecap01:31 Why Sayōnara?01:59 The Imperial Phase02:45 The Rise of Kneecap04:36 Free Mo Chara05:40 Kneecap Sayōnara Review and Reaction12:26 The Future 14:41 What do you think?15:18 The Irish Language
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CMAT’s Euro-Country: The Right Artist at the Right Time
CMAT’s Euro-Country is a generational reckoning. In this review, I explore why only CMAT could have made this record, and why it could only have been made now.From the scars of the Celtic Tiger to the contradictions of modern Europe, Euro-Country is witty, heartbreaking, and politically sharp, a pop record that laughs, cries, and critiques all at once. In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I dive deep into the album’s themes, CMAT’s artistic evolution, and why she’s the right artist at the right time.00:00 Intro00:28 CMAT 00:56 Why Euro-Country?01:25 CMAT: The Right Artist at the Right Time04:12 Euro-Country Album Review15:50 Where Does This Leave Us…?17:27 What About You?18:02 Euro-Country
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Florence + The Machine: The Witch Returns
Florence + The Machine is back with Everybody Scream the first single from their upcoming album, Everybody Scream, set for release this Halloween. In this video, I dive into the song’s gothic sound, its themes of witchcraft and ritual, and how Florence continues to reclaim mystical imagery in her music.From Stevie Nicks to Kate Bush, from Irish folklore the witch has always been a powerful figure in music a symbol of independence, transformation, and rebellion. Florence now carries that tradition forward, turning performance into ritual and music into magic.00:00 Intro 00:30 Florence Welch 01:11 Why Everybody Scream?01:49 Witchcraft & Ritual in Music04:24 Florence + the Machine Return06:00 Everybody Scream Reaction10:03 Everybody Scream Video Discussion 12:57 Florence in the Future13:58 What do you think?14:38 Useless Magic
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U2, Sarajevo and Gaza: When Music Speaks Out And When It Doesn’t
In 1993, U2 used their stage to beam Sarajevo into the world during the Bosnian War. They gave space for civilians to speak under siege during their acclaimed ZooTV Tour. From that came ‘Miss Sarajevo’ with Luciano Pavarotti and one of the most powerful artistic responses to war. But in August 2025, when U2 spoke out on Gaza, their words told a different story, one that felt cautious, muted, and unwilling to hold power to account. This video explores U2’s legacy of protest, from Sarajevo to Gaza, and asks: where is the courage now? Along the way, we’ll contrast Bono and U2’s late response with the younger generation of artists; Fontaines D.C., Kneecap, Bob Vylan, CMAT, The Murder Capital, who are reshaping what it means to use music as resistance today. 00:00 Intro00:36 Voices from Sarajevo02:39 Why U2, Sarajevo & Gaza?03:29 The Siege of Sarajevo & U209:24 U2’s Statement on Gaza 202512:06 My U2 Gaza Statement Reaction18:52 Past & Present Caparisons 20:55 What do you think?22:10 Voices from Palestine
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