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A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: March 7, 2026

 A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: March 7, 2026 A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: March 7, 2026, 7.49 MB
Sat 7 Mar 2026

George D. Henderson with another A Song From Insane Times. This week George has chosen his "favourite record by a New Zealand band” – from 1991, Stepford 5 and Little Sisters of Satan. 

Your Gig Is Showing w/ Alina Kuzma and Daniel Rosenberg: March 7, 2026

 Your Gig Is Showing w/ Alina Kuzma and Daniel Rosenberg: March 7, 2026 Your Gig Is Showing w/ Alina Kuzma and Daniel Rosenberg: March 7, 2026, 51.86 MB
Sat 7 Mar 2026
We’re in Adelaide to talk with Alina Kuzma who sings and plays the bandura (a traditional stringed Ukrainian instrument) in the all-female ensemble Daughters of Donbas who are playing WomAdelaide on their way to Auckland for a concert at the St Heliers Church and Community Centre Thursday March 12th.
 
Daughters of Donbas are a music and human rights project highlighting the plight of “at least 20,000 Ukranian children abducted from occupied Ukraine and taken to Russia”. Alina is joined by Canadian journalist and record producer Daniel Rosenberg.

The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: 7 March, 2026

 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: 7 March, 2026 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: 7 March, 2026, 165.28 MB
Sat 7 Mar 2026
Karyn plays a selection of tracks from the newly released HELP (2) album. Proceeds go directly to support War Child UK’s “funding initiatives to protect, educate, and provide psychological support for children affected by conflict in 14 countries, including Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Yemen.” 
There is also a tribute to Jim Wilson, founder of Phantom Billstickers, who died this week.

Demo Gods Pt. II Maebh McCurdy: March 7, 2026

 Demo Gods Pt. II Maebh McCurdy: March 7, 2026 II Maebh McCurdy: March 7, 2026, 39.47 MB
Sat 7 Mar 2026

Finn Johansson introduces his latest Demo God – Maebh McCurdy (formerly LEIGH) who has chosen the prompt ’The Great Spectacle of Music”. Maebh will be joining Finn in the studio next week to unveil their musical extravaganza!

The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: February 28, 2026

 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: February 28, 2026 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: February 28, 2026, 167.16 MB
Sat 28 Feb 2026

It’s the last day of February and the month the Romans traditionally honoured the dead. The Saturday Spring tips its hat in that direction, playing everything from Bowie’s I Can’t Give Everything Away from Blackstar (his final album) to Mitski’s Dead Woman from her new album release Nothing’s About To Happen To Me.

Your Gig Is Showing w/ Joe Kaptein: February 28, 2026

 Your Gig Is Showing w/ Joe Kaptein: February 28, 2026 Your Gig Is Showing w/ Joe Kaptein: February 28, 2026, 31.36 MB
Sat 28 Feb 2026

The very talented Joe Kaptein forgoes his morning coffee to head into 95bFM to tell us about his residency at the Upside Down Lounge at the Goblin Bar, cnr Ponsonby and Richmond Roads every Wednesday night. Joe plays in AIGHT and also Pool Sharks. “Loungey jazzy-y grooves” and perfect for a mid-week night out.

Demo Gods Pt. II Josh Hunter: February 28, 2026

 Demo Gods Pt. II Josh Hunter: February 28, 2026 II Josh Hunter: February 28, 2026, 48.95 MB
Sat 28 Feb 2026

Our Demo God this week has tripped into Americana with Finn Johansson on the back of the horse. Lead singer and vocalist for Soft Bait Josh Hunter took up the challenge, twisted the prompts and surprised us all with his (as yet) untitled demo. Hear it here!

A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: February 28, 2026

 A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: February 28, 2026 A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: February 28, 2026, 8.9 MB
Sat 28 Feb 2026

George D. Henderson with another A Song From Insane Times. This week he’s given it a 10 out of 10: hemlocke springs and w-w-w-w-w.

Your Gig Is Showing w/ MANFRD: February 21, 2026

 Your Gig Is Showing w/ MANFRD: February 21, 2026 Your Gig Is Showing w/ MANFRD: February 21, 2026, 35.64 MB
Sat 21 Feb 2026

Street dancer and music producer MANFRD is in the studio to enlighten Karyn on everything from popping to krumping and the art of street dance. If you’re a dancer or just love watching the form, then find out more about the three day Base Street Dance Festival at the Basement Theatre and the Beatpad Dance Battle on Day 2 of the Festival Friday | 6 MAR | which is Battle night. Entries are open now! 

The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: February 21, 2026

 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: February 21, 2026 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: February 21, 2026, 166.7 MB
Sat 21 Feb 2026

It’s the usual fine array of new tracks for your Saturday morning soundtrack. Plus, given Friday 20th February is Kurt Cobain Day in his hometown of Aberdeen, Washington, three tracks from Cobain's top 50 albums; a list that was found in his journals after his death. Butthole Surfers, Marine Girls and Fang.