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The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: April 18, 2026

The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: April 18, 2026 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: April 18, 2026, 168.93 MB
Sat 18 Apr 2026

It was Record Store Day around the world! Some live tracks from Toy Love from 1980 (Flying Nun Records have been running a RSD competition with a Toy Love prize pack) and the usual mix of old and new including My New Band Believe who played an instore at Rough Trade Records East London along with Eaves Wilder who was also on the bill to celebrate RDS in their neck of the woods.

A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: April 18, 2026

A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: April 18, 2026 A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: April 18, 2026, 8.3 MB
Sat 18 Apr 2026

George D. Henderson with another A Song From Insane Times. This week George talks up The Pom-Poms and the track Sunshine.

Demo Gods Pt. 1. Karl Sölve Steven: April 18, 2026

Demo Gods Pt. 1. Karl Sölve Steven: April 18, 2026 Karl Sölve Steven: April 18, 2026, 54.21 MB
Sat 18 Apr 2026

Finn Johansson gives us a potted musical history of Karl Sölve Steven before unveiling the finished demo next week, with the prompt being “BPM”. Tracks from The Drab Doo-Riffs, Supergroove, Queen Neptune and one from Karl’s highly successful movie soundtrack work. 

Demo Gods Pt. II jackaltheblackal April 11, 2026

Demo Gods Pt. II jackaltheblackal April 11, 2026 II jackaltheblackal April 11, 2026, 24.81 MB
Sat 11 Apr 2026

Finn Johansson teamed up with rapper jackaltheblackal who chose the prompt “Is this thing live?”. Jack’s lyrics are a thing to behold, including a nod to the band Dragon on the demo “Miles Teller Wine Cellar”.

The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: April 11, 2026

The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: April 11, 2026 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: April 11, 2026, 162.95 MB
Sat 11 Apr 2026

Packed with chat and tunes this week including an interview with Richard Langston, author of the new biography on the band that helped launch the Dunedin Sound – “The Clean: In The Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul”. And Gorillaz with the late Mark E. Smith.

Your Gig Is Showing w/ Stefan Neville and Chris O’Connor: April 11, 2026

Your Gig Is Showing w/ Stefan Neville and Chris O’Connor: April 11, 2026 Your Gig Is Showing w/ Stefan Neville and Chris O’Connor: April 11, 2026, 37.28 MB
Sat 11 Apr 2026

Stefan Neville and Chris O’Connor are in to tell us about Music Therapy Week 2026 (10 to 15 April) at the Raukatauri Music Centre.

Some original tunes from Indika Gamage-Mendis with Storms Of Avondale and one for dog lovers everywhere – Isabel's I'm watching through the window.

A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: April 11, 2026

A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: April 11, 2026 A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: April 11, 2026, 10.7 MB
Sat 11 Apr 2026

George D. Henderson with another A Song From Insane Times. This week George discusses Liar, Flower and the track My Brain Is Lit Like An Airport.

Karyn Hay w/ Richard Langston, author of “The Clean: In The Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul”

Karyn Hay w/ Richard Langston, author of “The Clean: In The Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul” Karyn Hay w/ Richard Langston, author of “The Clean: In The Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul”, 40.64 MB
Sat 11 Apr 2026

Karyn talks with author Richard Langston about his new biography on the band that helped launch the Dunedin Sound – “The Clean: In The Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul”. Richard’s in the middle of a short book tour which comes to Auckland Wednesday 15th April at Flying Nun Records. (spoiler alert: Clean live music included!)

Your Gig Is Showing w/ Leith Towers (Ringlets): April 4, 2026

Your Gig Is Showing w/ Leith Towers (Ringlets): April 4, 2026 Your Gig Is Showing w/ Leith Towers (Ringlets): April 4, 2026, 54.93 MB
Sat 4 Apr 2026

Leith Towers from Ringlets doesn’t let a bloody nose deter him from telling Karyn about the Ringlets all-ages fundraiser gig at the Tuning Fork on Saturday April 11th –– proceeds to help the band get to Europe and the UK to play a series of dates including The Great Escape Festival in Brighton in May.  

Demo Gods Pt. I jackaltheblackal April 4, 2026

Demo Gods Pt. I jackaltheblackal April 4, 2026 I jackaltheblackal April 4, 2026, 41.01 MB
Sat 4 Apr 2026

Finn Johansson muses whether to call him "Mr blackal" or just “jackal" as he prepares to go into the studio with Auckland rapper jackaltheblackal. Finn hasn’t had a hip hop Demo God before so he’s looking forward to the challenge!