At what point does listening become endorsing? In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, I explore Kanye West’s latest album Bully and the uncomfortable questions it raises about how we engage with art in 2026.
This review is a deeper look at the relationship between artist and audience, and whether it’s still possible to separate the art from the artist in an era where context is impossible to ignore.
Drawing on the reaction to Bully, Kanye’s recent controversies, and his return to major stages like Wireless Festival in London this year, this episode asks: Are we witnessing the “Death of the Author”… or the beginning of a Rebirth?
The Last Mixed Tape is hosted by Stephen White, and is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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