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Guest IV w/ Richard Langston, author of “The Clean: In The Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul”: April 11th, 2026.

 Guest IV w/ Richard Langston, author of “The Clean: In The Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul”: April 11th, 2026. , 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!)

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.

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.

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!

The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: April 4, 2026

 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: April 4, 2026 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: April 4, 2026, 164.96 MB
Sat 4 Apr 2026

Another fulsome show this week with new tracks from Kathryn Mohr and Pulp, and a posthumous release from Lee “Scratch” Perry. And if you’re looking for a an authentic Bob Marley dreadlock, one is being auctioned this week in the UK, with a sale price expected of £25,000 sterling.

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.  

A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: April 4, 2026

 A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: April 4, 2026 A Song From Insane Times w/ George Henderson: April 4, 2026, 7.01 MB
Sat 4 Apr 2026

George D. Henderson with another A Song From Insane Times. This week George discusses Alexis Munroe – I Hate That I Can Only Write Music About You.

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

 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: March 28, 2026 The Saturday Spring w/ Karyn Hay: March 28, 2026, 167.23 MB
Sat 28 Mar 2026

It’s a double up, a series of twosomes, one thing relates to the other kind of thing this week. Natalie Wildgoose from Yorkshire UK and Lily Seabird from Vermont USA. And new tracks from Willie Nelson born Abbot Texas in 1933 and, on the other side of the Atlantic, Paul McCartney b. Liverpool 1942.