Shane MacGowan revolutionized Irish music by merging traditional sounds with punk influences, reshaping Irish identity both locally and abroad. A new documentary explores his legacy and highlights ...

The first shot across the bow from NewDad’s forthcoming debut Madra, ‘Angel’ moves to an all-encompassing alt-rock sound as guitars build, beats pound and vocals hypnotize. The stylistically striking ...

Fontaines D.C.’s Dopamine Chamber represents a cinematic evolution, addressing themes of escapism and disconnection through ...

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 ...

The Last Mixed Tape analyzes Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill,” emphasizing its exploration of gender fluidity, empathy, and identity through varying narrative perspectives. The essay highlights the ...

Charli XCX’s latest album, Music, Fashion, Film, is analyzed as a reflection of contemporary artistic pressures and cultural expectations. It explores the transformation of musicians into multifaceted ...

Phoebe Bridgers is back with Lost Boys, her first solo single from the newly announced album Lost Weekend and buried inside the song is a dark inversion of one of the most famous slogans in protest ...

U2’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday” has sparked extensive debate since its release, with Bono emphasizing it’s not a rebel song. A new documentary essay examines the song’s origins, from the 1972 Bloody ...

Gilla Band, known for their intense and challenging music, evolved alongside frontman Dara Kiely’s experiences with mental health issues. This documentary highlights how their work reflects modern ...

The video essay discusses Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, highlighting its anachronistic soundtrack that, despite historical inaccuracies, conveys deeper themes like migration, war trauma, and ...

The video essay discusses Róisín Murphy’s recent comments about transgender people, which have drawn criticism from artists and strained her relationship with the LGBTQ+ community. It examines the ...

This week on The Last Mixed Tape, I explore my personal connection to Kanye West’s Through the Wire, a song that helped me survive a near-fatal accident 20 years ago and reckon with what it means to ...