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Insomnia Radio #179: Psyched Stuart Morrison presents a show with Direct Submissions, Archive from The Vault, a Daily Dose feature, and more. A wide range of music, from Ukrainian Brit-Pop to Metal to Psychedelia. Direct Submissions Moth Complex – You Don’t Know | Facebook 5 Vimir – Release Her and Hear The Silence | Facebook Cylinder – Innocence | [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: UK #100 – Three Figures! Episode number 100 of Insomnia Radio: UK We reach three figures! This centenary episode has ten new tracks, two from the Archive, and a bit of IR history. Recording Date: Friday 2 December 2011 TRT: 1:03:01 Rating: Work Safe Song Listing and Links Down The Machine – Know Your Place | Facebook And So I [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: Bonus Tracks #2 – November 1, 2011 After the tail end of October I figured you all could use a palette cleanser to help wash away all the monster laden paranormal music and get us all back into the normal swing of things. Eight more tracks follow today, from eight great releases in 2010 and 2011 – mostly US centric with a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Inzombia Radio #178: Halloween Special Inspired by Marci Brinker’s annual Horrorlando Halloween episodes of years past, we’ve gone and created a beast of a show as a tribute; possibly the longest on the network so far. In the next two hours on Inzombia Radio you will hear various tales from The Sealed Book. You will witness Dracula getting a beatdown [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #177 From the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, that is the Azores islands, Rodrigo de Sá hosts for the second time an Insomnia Radio main show. On this show you will listen to some tracks featured at our Daily Dose channel, a double shot from a jazz women band and the regional spotlight will be Hamilton, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: Bonus Tracks – Sept 15, 2011 In the midst of our daily international music hunting here at the network we come across a wide range of musicians who have new releases forthcoming or whom have released new musical goodness in the last year or so.   While our hands are extremely full across the board with regional shows, the main show, and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #176: Restart Stuart Morrison and the Insomnia Radio Team restart the show with a new format. Direct Submissions, Archive from The Vault, a Daily Dose feature, Regional Roundup, news, a spotlight on Philadelphia, and more. Welcome to the restart of the Insomnia Radio Main Show. Direct Submissions Khalid Quesada – Radio Silence Facebook Knifey Spooney – Retro [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V12 From the Archives, enjoy the twelfth volume of Scott Tinetti’s legendary The Best Music You’ve Never Heard. As always, if you like what you hear, buy a song, buy an album, send the musicians some love. Download         Playlist Valencia – The Space Between Oranger – Going Under The Junior Panters – [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V11 From the Archives, enjoy the eleventh volume of Scott Tinetti’s legendary The Best Music You’ve Never Heard. As always, if you like what you hear, buy a song, buy an album, send the musicians some love. Download         Playlist Rogue Wave – Publish My Love East Of western – Failure Aaron Schroeder [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: Christmas Special 2010 This is the time to renew your hopes and wishes, but especially to be happy. And don’t forget good independent music. So, your favourite podcast family has chosen some Christmas tunes, from classic to originals, from serious to hilarious, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, from North to South. Here we are all together [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: San Francisco | Episode 3: Happy Holidays from the Golden Gate Dan just delivered the third episode of the new Insomnia Radio: San Francisco, and it is dedicated to the holidays. Ten amazing holiday songs – ranging from hilarious to ironic to beautiful – for your enjoyment no matter what you’re celebrating this season. (Note: Because it’s a holiday show all can appreciate, this episode is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #175: Running the Gamut Moving away from our last episode’s melancholy moods, episode 175 of Insomnia Radio moves across several genres. The playlist runs the gamut from jazz to punk, acoustic pop to grunge to 8-bit rock, with minimal “vocal interference” from your typically verbose host. This time around the music can speak for itself! 10 More Reasons Insomnia [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: San Francisco | Episode #1 (The Rebirth) The San Francisco feed of Insomnia Radio has been dark since February 2008, but today I’m ridiculously excited to be throwing the switch once again. As we have with IR: Chicago, our San Francisco is getting a reboot of sorts, beginning fresh with episode 1. That being said, the new iteration pays a few nods [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | LimeWire: The Hammer Finally Drops Ever since the 2005 MGM vs Grokster ruling (which declared companies Grokster and Streamcast could be sued for inducing copyright infringement), the proverbial hammer has been ready to drop on P2P File Sharing service LimeWire. Finally, the US Federal court has ordered Limewire’s creator Mark Gorton to shut down the service (we use that term loosely), [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #174: Melancholy III It happens every year, normally near November. The winter sets in and the melancholy attitude creeps its way into an Insomnia Radio playlist. Despite this collection of new songs and old favorites existing somewhere between the soundtrack to your high school heartbreaks and your mid-life crisis, they’re still inexplicably beautiful when listened to on a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Jamaican National Heroes Day: Our Tribute To Mikey Dread (Download this article as an MP3 file) It needs to be said: The late Michael Campbell, aka Mikey Dread, was a severely under-appreciated artist. I first met Mikey at a crowded club near Cleveland, Ohio, where he and his talented supporting band dazzled reggae fans and non-fans alike – effortlessly, mind you – with his [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #173: The Six Year Itch Hey gang, welcome to a long overdue episode of a little show called Insomnia Radio. Find your best headphones, crank the volume to 11, and join us we journey into the sixth year of IR. Tons of new music, new energy, new ideas, and verbose gushing awaits. Please spread the word and support the artists [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | New teaser trailer for Chance single In the video game world, we’d call this a teaser trailer, and this one is short, elegant, and to the point. Insomnia Radio favorite and friend Chance just debuted the video to promote a new single (likely titled “Over My Head”) which should release on October 22nd, 2010. To view the video, click here. To [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Introducing: Insomnia Radio 24/7 …in which that slacker Jason introduces the station that truly never sleeps: IR 24/7. The newest addition to the family introduces a crystal clear 128k stream of never-ending independent goodness. Because hey, something has to rock your socks off 24/7. Besides, we’re paying for it, so you better listen Seriously gang, thanks for listening, for [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: New York #13 – Lucky for Some Episode number 13 of Insomnia Radio New York. And we’re back! After a few months of silence, IR:NY returns from the depths to bring you more of the best music from the five boroughs and beyond. In this episode you’ll find a hugely varied mix of music, lots of enthusiastic nattering and your host make a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: The SoCal Sessions #28 – The Dark Cell IR’s SoCal Sessions return after close to a years absence, bringing quality tracks from San Diego, Temecula, Long Beach, and basically all over the LA and OC regions. Please listen and help support these artists’ livelihoods. Its good to be back! -cs TRT:  44:45 , NOT WORK SAFE THE SETUP Arms Entwined – We’re on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V10 From the Archives, enjoy the tenth volume of Scott Tinetti's legendary The Best Music You’ve Never Heard Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bem-vindos ao IR: Portugal | Episode #1 UPDATE: Dug Episode 1? Go get Episode 2 at the IR Portugal website. Hey gang, Jason here. As you may already know, I’m Portuguese so the launch of IR Portugal is near to my heart and brilliant to my ears. Rodrigo brings a truly authentic representation of Portuguese music and culture to the masses with [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | AMPed Show #230 | Hosted by Jason Hey gang! I jumped on the mic to host the Association of Music Podcasting’s weekly new music roundup, and wanted to throw it down the IR pipe for ya. (Especially since I’ve been slacking on the Insomnia Radio front!) Also, terrific news! IR: Portugal is now live, and you can get Episode 1 by visiting [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Chicago 2.0: Episode One It’s finally happened, we’ve pushed the reset button and the ol’ machine’s finally back up and runnin’.  Woohoo! Kimmi and Justin are on board this week with eleven great tracks for y’all, from in and around our great Chicago.  Included this week is a band from (Chicago Acoustic Underground host) Michael Teach’s managing portfolio, Goodbyehome with a great [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #172: Music To Drown Out The World DOWNLOAD | iTUNES | ZUNE (1-Click) |RSS FEED This week Insomnia Radio brings you a varied soundtrack to life, ranging from melancholy to beautiful to straight ahead rock and roll, bookended by a band affectionately described as being “Coldplay with balls.” Plus, due to several requests, the official return of the Tracks from the Vault segment! 9 Reasons Insomnia Radio [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #171: Magical Assembly Welcome to an hour of all new music on Insomnia Radio #171. From genre bleeders to bleeding hearts, this episode is jam packed. You’ll also notice a healthy dose of FaceBook links in the shownotes because EVERY SINGLE ARTIST is on there, woot! I’ve been fairly active there as well, so be sure to add me . Enjoy [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Regional Roundup: The New Blood DOWNLOAD | iTUNES | ZUNE (1-Click) | RSS FEED Today’s episode of Insomnia Radio highlights all the new blood across the network, with quick introductions and one-shots from our new hosts around the globe. This show is caffeinated by Just Coffee, featuring our private label “Insomnia Radio Blend!” The New Blood: IR: Chicago | The Crossing: Rebellion IR: Australia | Pete Usher: Out of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #170: Tracks from the Vault DOWNLOAD | iTUNES | ZUNE (1-Click) |RSS FEED Track us down on Facebook! and say hello… It’s pure nostalgia on this week’s Insomnia Radio. Jason gushes about podcasting and artist relationships in the “old days,” spins 12 kick ass indie tunes, and dips even deeper into the endless well of crazy announcements. Download it, turn the volume up, and enjoy [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Monday Minisode: Benjy Davis Project CD Giveaway DOWNLOAD | iTUNES | ZUNE (1-Click) | RSS FEED  Every other Monday we’ll do something a little different on the IR feed. Let’s call this one a ”Side B” to Insomnia Radio #169. Within, we feature 2 more tracks from the talented Benjy Davis Project – appropriate, since we’re giving away FIVE copies of their upcoming March 2nd release [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #169: Format DOWNLOAD | iTUNES | ZUNE (1-Click) |RSS FEED From “Studio A” in San Luis Obispo, Jason shocks the world (and himself!) by deciding on a permanent format after only 168 shows, and discusses what is and isn’t coming down the IR feed. We’ve also got 10 more amazing musical gems ranging from just-plain-bizarre to Americana to Industrial Rock. PLUS: A [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: Australia | Feed Promo A short promo to green-light the IR: Australia feed, and get the word out on IR proper! DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE (RSS) | VISIT Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: UK #80 – Silk & Buildings Episode number 80 of Insomnia Radio UK. Back to the old format for this one. Seven tracks by UK artists and one guest artist. Recording Date: Friday 29 January 2010 TRT: 40:00 Rating: Work Safe Download | Subscribe | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe to The Superfeed What’s in this episode (with MySpace links) Los Campesinos! – There Are Listed Buildings Ace Mafia [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #168: Minty Rock Jason locks into his classic groove (which is to say he’s overly verbose and kinda silly) with 10 killer tracks, and…Not one, but TWO major announcements the likes of which we haven’t heard since those “old-timey” days of IR. So slap on some headphones and enjoy an hour of the greatest music you’ve never heard…and the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: UK #79 – I Am Not Lefthanded / Stephen Long Episode number 79 of Insomnia Radio UK. Three songs each by two UK Artists Recording Date: Thu 21 Jan 2010 TRT: 34:06 Rating: Work Safe Download | Subscribe | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe to The Superfeed I Am Not Lefthanded Tracks Played The place That Wouldn’t Take Me Back Boats (Swept Away) Lifelines Links MySpace iamnotlefthanded.com Purchase via Bandcamp   Stephen Long Tracks Played Passport Photographs Biscuit Tin Doorstep Links MySpa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: UK #78 – The Jack / Eleven Fables Episode number 78 of Insomnia Radio UK. Recording Date: Tuesday 12 Jan 2010 TRT: 29:18 Rating: Work Safe Download | Subscribe | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe to The Superfeed The Jack Tracks Played Taste the Life Incoherent Middle Ground Links MySpace the-jack.co.uk Purchase from Band Web Site Purchase from CD Baby   Eleven Fables Tracks Played Already Gone Talk About It Roundabout Links MySpace elevenfables.co.uk Purchase from Band Web Site ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: UK #77 – ManOrMouse? / Rhombus Episode number 77 of Insomnia Radio UK.Kind-of an IR: UK Triple Shots. Three songs each by two UK BandsRecording Date: Thursday 07 Jan 2010TRT: 30:55Rating: NOT Work Safe (NSFW)Download | Subscribe | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe to The SuperfeedManOrMouse?MySpaceWeAreManOrMouse.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #167: Reboot Everything Jason Evangelho returns to the captain’s chair full time for 2010, leading Insomnia Radio into its 6th year of the fight against corporate radio crap. Nope, we’re not pleased with last decades biggest selling single. . . DOWNLOAD (192k MP3) | Contact: jason@insomniaradio.net SUBSCRIBE (RSS) | SUBSCRIBE (iTunes) 10 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists: eEnik: Animals At Play Acres of Lions: Knowing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: UK #76 – I Survived Podcrawl, Just Episode number 76 of Insomnia Radio UK. 12 Tracks, a good mix I reckon Recording Date: Friday 04 December 2009 TRT: 57:32 Rating: Work Safe Download | Subscribe | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe to The Superfeed Track Listing and Links Night Noise Team – Menolick | MySpace | Buy from Permwhale Records Callel – Best Foot on the Ground | MySpace | [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: New York #10 Episode number 10 of Insomnia Radio New York. Recording Date: Wednesday 04 November 2009 TRT: 39:34 Rating: Work Safe Download | Subscribe | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe to The Superfeed Tracklisting and linkage: J.E.L.L.i: White Lines | myspace | jellimusic.com | twitter | Buy The Jelli EP Jupiter One: Flaming Arrow | myspace | jupiterone.com| twitter | Buy Sunshowers Kittens Ablaze: This Machine is Dying [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Point Blank: Venice Is Sinking’s Georgia Theatre Fundraiser! Calling all lovers of independent music! This ‘Point Blank’ feature focuses the spotlight on the chamber pop loveliness that is Venice Is Sinking. I’ll explain everything in the podcast, but there’s some info below if you want to read along too. The Athens, GA band want to press their new album on vinyl and they need [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: NY vs UK – #9 and #72 A Special Episode of Insomnia Radio New York and UK, presented jointly by Sarah Morrison and Stuart Morrison. Effectively, IR: NY #9 and IR: UK #72 Recording Date: Sunday 02 Aug 2009 TRT: 42:26 Rating: Work Safe Cheese Rating: High Download | Subscribe to The Superfeed Playlist Action Painters – Sooner Or Later Battle For Prague – Car/Boat/Plane Pronto – I think so 65daysofstatic [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: New York #8 Episode number 8 of Insomnia Radio: New York. Hosted by Sarah Morrison, bringing you an eclectic mix of music fresh from the 5 boroughs and beyond. Recording Date: Friday 28 July 2009 TRT: 35:57 Rating: Work Safe Download | Subscribe | Subscribe to The Superfeed Playlist & Links: The Bloodsugars – Purpose Was Again MySpace | thebloodsugars.com (includes FREE track download plus [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio: Double Shots #30 – NorCal Roots Today’s Double Shot pinpoints two sets of musical roots spread out over a few separate areas of Northern California, and is partially inspired by a creative commons poem by Mill Valley, CA resident Peter Menkin. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE Our first featured artist, TRAVIS OBERG grew up in the town of Dinuba, a farming community 30 miles south [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: New York #7 – It’s Back! Episode number 7 of Insomnia Radio New York. After a prolonged hiatus, IR: NY is back with Sarah Morrison at the helm. Recording Date: Saturday 4th July 2009 TRT: 37:40 Rating: Work Safe Download | Subscribe to Insomnia Radio | Subscribe to The Superfeed Tracks: Swimming in Speakers – In Knowing | Free EP from 100000fans.com | MySpace | Twitter Merit – Arson [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #166: No Sleep till Brooklyn Insomnia Radio visits New York again Recording Date: Thursday 18th June 2009 TRT: 46:40 Rating: Worksafe DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE A regional showcase episode of Insomnia Radio, featuring artists from New York City. And it is a precursor to the relaunch of Insomnia Radio New York, with Sarah Morrison at the helm. Click below for the detailed show notes and links Playlist [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #165: Homecoming Hey gang! I can’t accurately express the myriad of feelings (including anxiety & excitement) I experienced leading up to this episode, nor the overwhelming sense of completion and contentedness when it was finished. Over the past 18 months my life has run the gamut of changes, but Insomnia Radio has soldiered forward thanks to Charles, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Miss Morrison’s Mixtape #1 Sarah Morrison brings you Miss Morrison’s Mixtape #1, a song from every independent artist and band reviewed on Miss Morrison’s Mix for Insomnia Radio. Most of these tracks were IR Daily Doses and they’re all completely free and legal, so make copies, burn CDs, share with your friends and spread the music around! And don’t [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #164: Home Fires Today’s episode warms us up a bit with a healthy dose of rock from UK, Canada, New York, Mexico City (and beyond) before our founder, Jason Evangelho takes over the controls for IR #165. The name of this episode has double meaning for me personally as I’m planning on destroying most of my home CD collection [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V8 From the Archives, enjoy the eighth volume of Scott Tinetti’s legendary The Best Music You’ve Never Heard. As always, if you like what you hear, buy a song, buy an album, send the musicians some love. Download         Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #163: Hey Juice! Today’s episode starts off with a little CB chatter from a cat in New Jersey talking to his homeboy Juice in Northern California - then launches into a standout intro track by the funk and soul powerhouse, T Bird & The Breaks from Austin, Texas. The show today follows no rhyme of reason and the tracks [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #162 - From A to Z From the beautifully crafted Pop/Rock of Brooklyn-based Aaron Zimmer to the Outlaw Rock Style of Zen Thesis from the Great American West. For this episode we stay mainly in the United States, venturing North of the Border to Canada a couple of times, thence to the UK, and a short side trip to mainland Europe, to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #161 - Bursting at the Seams No, we didn’t win the mustard yellow belt this past year, but we accumulated so many tracks last year and through the first few weeks of 2009, we’ve felt over-gorged on music and wanted to start sharing some with you while we recover from this champion binge session. The format of today’s show is slightly different [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio Mixtape: Injection One from the Archive.  Originally posted by Jason on Thu, 10 Aug 2006 and recently rediscovered. We don’t have a playlist for this, so if anyone knows any of the bands/tracks please add to the comments. Below are Jason’s notes at the time. I don’t think many of in the Northern Hemisphere will be mowing our lawns [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio: Double Shots #29 - Which One’s Pink? Welcome to the first in the new series of Double Shots, this one is celebrating the longevity of Prog Rock, with a distinctly Floydian theme. And this is dedicated to the memory of Richard Wright RIP and sadly missed, keyboardist with Pink Floyd. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE The Boxing Lesson Muerta The Art Of Pushing Me Away Album: Wild Streaks & [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #160: Saga of the Sagebrush An overdue Insomnia-laden journey has left us saddle-sore as we have traveled long and far these last few months in order to document a motley assortment of musicians.  We uncovered them amongst the wild trappers of Portland, to the silver ore miners flooding San Francisco - and deep inside the musical heart of old Texas. Enjoy [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V7 From the Archives, enjoy the seventh volume of Scott Tinetti’s legendary The Best Music You’ve Never Heard. As always, if you like what you hear, buy a song, buy an album, send the musicians some love. Download Download Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V7 From the Archives, enjoy the seventh volume of Scott Tinetti’s legendary The Best Music You’ve Never Heard. As always, if you like what you hear, buy a song, buy an album, send the musicians some love. Download Download Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V6 From the Archives, enjoy the sixth volume of Scott Tinetti’s legendary The Best Music You’ve Never Heard, originally released to a select few members of the IR Forum back in 2006. As always, if you like what you hear, buy a song, buy an album, send the musicians some love. Download Download Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V6 From the Archives, enjoy the sixth volume of Scott Tinetti’s legendary The Best Music You’ve Never Heard, originally released to a select few members of the IR Forum back in 2006. As always, if you like what you hear, buy a song, buy an album, send the musicians some love. Download Download Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #159: FU Robot The year is obviously 2008, not 2005 as the evil announcer at the show header describes. Yes, as you will quickly notice, there is some sort of robotic, computer, and videogame nerdery meshed together unseamlessly in this episode, gladly supplied by this uber-geek. Seriously, we’ve got some great tracks and a few appearances by DJ’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #159: FU Robot The year is obviously 2008, not 2005 as the evil announcer at the show header describes. Yes, as you will quickly notice, there is some sort of robotic, computer, and videogame nerdery meshed together unseamlessly in this episode, gladly supplied by this uber-geek. Seriously, we’ve got some great tracks and a few appearances by DJ’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: The Winter Sounds - Drive to Athens We recently received a message from one of our favorite bands here at Insomnia. Patrick Keenan of The Winter Sounds wanted to proudly share one of the new tracks they just recorded over at Cacophony Recorders in Austin, and rightly so. Pinebox is the name of this beautiful new track and is now [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: The Winter Sounds - Drive to Athens We recently received a message from one of our favorite bands here at Insomnia. Patrick Keenan of The Winter Sounds wanted to proudly share one of the new tracks they just recorded over at Cacophony Recorders in Austin, and rightly so. Pinebox is the name of this beautiful new track and is now [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V5 Enjoy the fifth volume of Scott Tinetti’s The Best Music You’ve Never Heard. As always, if you like what you hear, buy a song, buy an album, send the musicians some love. Download Download Spread It Around: Hide Sites Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V5 Enjoy the fifth volume of Scott Tinetti’s The Best Music You’ve Never Heard. As always, if you like what you hear, buy a song, buy an album, send the musicians some love. Download Download Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mixtape: Shoreline Sirens [Side B] So you are done with Side A, no? If not, you’ve stumbled across the second side of our mixtape set tipping a hat toward the Siren Music Festival presented annually at Coney Island, NY by the Village Voice. The image here was provided by NY photographer Josh Kuckens and is of the successful Toronto band on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mixtape: Shoreline Sirens [Side B] So you are done with Side A, no? If not, you’ve stumbled across the second side of our mixtape set tipping a hat toward the Siren Music Festival presented annually at Coney Island, NY by the Village Voice. The image here was provided by NY photographer Josh Kuckens and is of the successful Toronto band on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mixtape: Shoreline Sirens [Side A] On July 19, 2008 an incredible selection of musical talent assembled under the shadow of the famed eighty-one year old Cyclone rollercoaster at the storied community of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. This mixtape is a salute to the Siren Music Festival put on by the Village Voice, a free all day/all ages music celebration [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mixtape: Shoreline Sirens [Side A] On July 19, 2008 an incredible selection of musical talent assembled under the shadow of the famed eighty-one year old Cyclone rollercoaster at the storied community of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. This mixtape is a salute to the Siren Music Festival put on by the Village Voice, a free all day/all ages music celebration [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #158: The Coffee Break Today we bring you what they call in your country, ‘The Coffee Break’. Its a nice assortment of different sound selections starting off a heavier note and gradually ending at a light-hearted party somewhere in Spain, straight out of something that belongs on the 80’s Something Wild Soundtrack. As usual we are all over the regional [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #158: The Coffee Break Today we bring you what they call in your country, ‘The Coffee Break’. Its a nice assortment of different sound selections starting off a heavier note and gradually ending at a light-hearted party somewhere in Spain, straight out of something that belongs on the 80’s Something Wild Soundtrack. As usual we are all over the regional [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #157: Rappers Ball Following up on the first all hip-hop episode here at Insomnia Radio back at the end of 2006 (#103 - He’s Playing WHAT???), we eagerly bring you sixteen high quality tracks from a wide selection of regional artists, including repeat performances from NYC’s Metermaids & Atlanta’s Psyche Origami. We are also honored by a special guest [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #157: Rappers Ball Following up on the first all hip-hop episode here at Insomnia Radio back at the end of 2006 (#103 - He’s Playing WHAT???), we eagerly bring you sixteen high quality tracks from a wide selection of regional artists, including repeat performances from NYC’s Metermaids & Atlanta’s Psyche Origami. We are also honored by a special guest [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mixtape: Insomnia is Warped ‘08 [Bonus Tracks] Since I had such a great time researching specific tracks of groups performing at Warped, I thought we’d throw an extra tape together highlighting another eighteen artists performing at the festival this year. Enjoy the overkill, and most importantly, crank it up!! (Original Image by KanepsPhoto) DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE INSOMNIA IS WARPED ‘08 MIXTAPE [BONUS CUP] 35) The Pinker [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mixtape: Insomnia is Warped ‘08 [Bonus Tracks] Since I had such a great time researching specific tracks of groups performing at Warped, I thought we’d throw an extra tape together highlighting another eighteen artists performing at the festival this year. Enjoy the overkill, and most importantly, crank it up!! (Original Image by KanepsPhoto) DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE INSOMNIA IS WARPED ‘08 MIXTAPE [BONUS CUP] 35) The Pinker [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mixtape: Insomnia is Warped ‘08 [Side B] Please enjoy the second part of our Insomnia is Warped Mixtape ‘08 series, released a day after the Warped Tour opener. Apparently the festival debuted in oppressive triple digit temperatures in Pomona, CA - but the heat couldn’t do much to keep the swarming ravenous crowds at bay. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE INSOMNIA IS WARPED ‘08 MIXTAPE [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mixtape: Insomnia is Warped ‘08 [Side B] Please enjoy the second part of our Insomnia is Warped Mixtape ‘08 series, released a day after the Warped Tour opener. Apparently the festival debuted in oppressive triple digit temperatures in Pomona, CA - but the heat couldn’t do much to keep the swarming ravenous crowds at bay. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE INSOMNIA IS WARPED ‘08 MIXTAPE [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mixtape: Insomnia is Warped ‘08 [Side A] The 2008 Warped Tour engine fires up today in Pomona, California (US) and the musicians invited will spend the majority of the summer nomadically performing across the country, storming toward the East Coast and then making their way back to Carson, CA for a grand finale in mid-August. I’ve done my best to filter out the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Mixtape: Insomnia is Warped ‘08 [Side A] The 2008 Warped Tour engine fires up today in Pomona, California (US) and the musicians invited will spend the majority of the summer nomadically performing across the country, storming toward the East Coast and then making their way back to Carson, CA for a grand finale in mid-August. I’ve done my best to filter out the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #156: Blackbelt After Stuart’s 45 minute in-flight entertainment programming, our plane touches down in the Far East… well… far enough east - New Jersey. We begin our journey diving fist first into the action with Union City multi-instrumentalist, Thirst for Hunger. You’ll find that today’s episode has quite a bit of an obvious martial arts flair, and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #156: Blackbelt After Stuart’s 45 minute in-flight entertainment programming, our plane touches down in the Far East… well… far enough east - New Jersey. We begin our journey diving fist first into the action with Union City multi-instrumentalist, Thirst for Hunger. You’ll find that today’s episode has quite a bit of an obvious martial arts flair, and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: 155 - Taking Flight Following on from Charles’ successful marine adventure last Episode 154 of Insomnia Radio, this time we take to the air for a short flight, the duration of which will be around 45 minutes, and during which the In Flight Entertainment will be some of The Best Music You’ve Never heard. So please make sure that [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Promo for Show on BOUNCE Radio Here is my first promo for my LIVE show on bounceradio.net! BOUNCE/IR Chicago Promo #1 Spread It Around: Hide Sites Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #154: Sea Chanteys of the Submariner After a two month turbulent voyage, we believe we’ve located a safespot to service the battle-scarred Insomnia Submariner, and have surfaced to bring you some chanteys from the musicians we’ve collected along our voyage while we conduct repairs. This new episode continues somewhat where Jason left off in his final all instrumental offering; at least the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #153 Regional Roundup 5 A special Episode of Insomnia Radio - News, and a trip around the Regions Download | Subscribe News Jason and Scott: MIA Mikey Dread: RIP Insomnia Radio Regional Shows Around the Regions Insomnia Radio: UK 9Lies - Touch the Sky  From: Belfast Album: Halfway from Nowhere (2008) Links: Myspace | 9lies.net Insomnia Radio: San Diego bill - Foot In Mouth Disease From: San Diego Album: End Of The Hits (2008) Buy: thebandbill.com Links: Myspace | thebandbill.co ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #152: Instrumentalized This episode of IR strips out the vocals and commences with the talented musicianship of 7 bands who know how to rock your socks off without the use of vocal chords. Read the full post for the tracklist, links to purchase their music, and ways to get in touch with each artist directly from our [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #151: Hobbyist Edition There’s always something so exhilarating about the 10 track setlist. The initial 3 song pedal to the metal assault on your senses. Space to highlight 2 great singer songwriters right in the middle of the show, just long enough to take a breather. Then the 2nd half full of twists and turns and genre bleeders. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | SXSW Mixtape Preview, from The SoCal Sessions SXSW Preview: The SoCal SessionsBy: Charles StepczykSubmitted: 2/15/2008 SXSW Preview Mixtape: The SoCal Sessions..>..>..>LuckyiamBedroom Walls..> As a precursor to the South by SouthWest Music Festiv... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Chicago 17 - Where in the World is Kara Balicki? Jack Hosley from Wander Radio is bringing you some great music from the Mid western area! Thank you Jack for filling in for me! The process is underway for my surgery. I will keep you guys updated. Set List Leavin’ - Blue News All Night, Early Morning - Elephant Gun So Much Between Us - [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Cease of Operations Letter Hey gang. While not the most stimulating reading material, this memorandum was sent to all hosts of Insomnia Radio and publishers of Indie Music Project on January 11th, finalizing what has until now been a quiet split between Insomnia Radio and Thimble Media. And it's important that you all understand what this means for me and for you.Insomnia Radio began as a hobby, and it now resumes that status. And it's my hope that as a hobby, I can find the fun factor and the enjoyment of all things ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #150: Listen or Get Out of the Way Listen Now: Download This Episode HERE This episode of IR is a bit unusual in the fact that I felt it necessary to go on a bit of a rant. While that’s not abnormal, THIS rant is about YOU the listener and indie music junkie. It’s not harsh, it’s just very honest. But on to the important [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview on The Download Squad's Squadcast! I was recently asked by Grant and Christina of the Download Squad's Squadcast to join the show and discuss social networking. It was an extremely fun interview focusing on promoting your brand through Web 2.0 and social networking applications. Check it out!Big huge thanks to the Squadcast crew! Follow us on Twitter:Grant Robertson | Christina Warren | Me Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | CD Giveaway Today @ 4PM, ONLY on Twitter Today at 4pm EST, I'll be giving away a limited edition copy ofThe Good Luck Joe's EP "Why Everything Goes Wrong." AND a copy of Like Summer's "From Arlington Heights With Love" Just do 2 things:1: Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/killyourfm2: Answer a simple question at 4pm ESTOne hour left until it starts. Good luck!follow killyourfm at http://twitter.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #149: 81 Minute Time Machine From a self hosted bittorrent feed, handwritten RSS code, iPodio, Libsyn, the anti podsquad rant, AMP, the first 5 listeners, and most notably a ton of great music: The first 20 episodes of the show was a very memorable chunk of time for me. DOWNLOAD IR 149 SUBSCRIBE IN iTUNES Spread It Around: Hide Sites Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #148: Five More Reasons Today’s episode has a catchy/rock/powerpop vibe, and these songs are simply outstanding. I’d suggest just buying every album. DOWNLOAD IR 148 (MP3) Spread It Around: Hide Sites Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Podcast Expo 2008 Hey gang! Just wanted to remind you that I'll be at the Podcast Expo this year. If any of you are planning to attend and would like to meet up, send me a note offline! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Name That Tune! Now this is something special. Can you name the musician who's music is featured on this Madden 08 Commercial?Hint: There's obviously a reason I'm posting it here.(If you know, send him/her/them a quick congrats!) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #147: Melancholy Revisited DOWNLOAD IR 147 Here When selecting and listening to the tracks contained in this episode, it became crystal clear that this music begs not to be interrupted. As such, there’s very little commentary from me. Looking back, I also find it fascinating that this TYPE of episode comes around every November… Above all, enjoy this one [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #146: Rocking and Ranting DOWNLOAD IR 146 Here IR kicks back into rock mode with new music from Automatic 7, Beth Thornley, Lorenzo’s Music, and more. This episode also features a rare rant explaining why you are NOT hearing a certain band on this show. Spread It Around: Hide Sites Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #145: A Little Different DOWNLOAD IR 145 HERE (MP3) Amanda Jayne from “Swoon” (Whatabout Music, LLC) Stream from Rhapsody Buy at Rhapsody More On This Album Coltrane Motion: Twenty-Seven | iTunes | eMusic Lorenzo’s Music: Went Your Way Check out their Podcast | New Album Soon Parker Street Cinema: Blood Music From their upcoming December 4th Release William The Conqueror: Around Email the band to get the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #144: Constantly Catchy Download | Subscribe A Cover, A Clooney, and Some Catchy Tunes! All this, plus mountain dew + zingers, on Insomnia Radio Episode #144! Click on through for the juicy details and set list. Spread It Around: Hide Sites Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #143: Indie-Fi Download | Subscribe Insomnia Radio #143: Indie-Fi Artist Track Album Purchase Links Skipping Girl Vinegar One Chance Single PopBoomerang (AUSTRALIA) Braam Intoxication Kings I & II (Double Album!) CDBaby WireTree Big Coat Bouldin CDBaby | iTunes | NotLame The Goldstars D.M.V. Purple Girlfriend eMusic Joshua Lanes Dead Insert At Rib CDBaby The Seldon Plan Making Circles The Collective Now MagnaTune Republic of Letters No Time For Fears Spirit or a Ghost ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #142: Tell Me Something Download | Subscribe Welcome to a decidedly rocking episode of Insomnia Radio. Inside is brand new music from Leslie, The Thieves, Pensive, Automatic 7, and Mr Bella. Featuring: Straight ahead hard rock, sweet southern vocal harmonies, and some Cowbell! Artist Track Album Buy Link The Thieves Tell Me Something Where The Bright Lights Bloom Unreleased Leslie Su Car Car Demo Unreleased Mr. Bella Awake Now 2 Song Single Band Site Pensive Live Fast Artifacts Band Site Automat ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #141: Acoustics Day 3 Download | Subscribe The 3rd and final episode featuring acoustic flavor kicks off with a wonderfully simple and tasty blues track from Davis Coen, and is punctuated by new music from Warm in the Wake, Aussie Matt Seaberg, and old favorites from The Rewinds and The Rolling Drunks. Welcome to Insomnia Radio #141! Artist Track Album Purchase Link Davis Coen Precious Time [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Roundup: UK Euphoria  After Phil Coyne (of bitjobs fame) departed from IR:UK after episode #10, longtime IR listener Stuart Morrison (from Studio A) took the reigns and has delivered a steady stream of quality episodes, with his classic straight-ahead, no nonsense delivery of great indie music from the UK, Italy, and beyond. This episode is a great example of what [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Roundup: Live Detroit Threesome THIS EPISODE IS NOT WORKSAFE On Insomnia Radio Detroit #9, Les records the show entirely live on location at Simons, a local rock bar in Allen Park Michigan. And the results are phenominal. What really stands out here is not just incredible music from The Beggars, Hotness, and Charlie Don’t Surf…But the topics of discussion with these [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Proudly Presents: Dread @ The Controls Gang, the wait is over.To celebrate Mikey Dread’s presentation and performance tonight @ the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we’re pleased to launch Episode 1 of IR: Dread At The Controls.After meeting personally with Mikey in Cleveland this morning, we’re more excited than ever to be working directly with him to bring roots reggae [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #127: The Hostile Takeover Greetings from Baltimore! Thanks to Jason for “letting” us guest host Insomnia Radio #127. We’re Tim and Don from IR Baltimore and here’s what you heard this week:You Me & Everyone We Know : “I’d Be More Interested If You Weren’t Already Spoken For” | SmartPunkA Rooster For TheMasses : “Damn Homie”OFM [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Live in the Lounge: Massy Ferguson It’s late at night, the kids are tucked up tight - and you’re Live In The Lounge with Massy Ferguson! Welcome to the debut of Live in the Lounge! I’m offering the 1st show here, on the IR feed. To get future sessions, please subscribe using the link @ the bottom of the post. A few weeks [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Cale Parks: Wet Paint/Tiny Theme (This review is from today’s Daily Dose - subscribe to get new music every day) -iTunes | Feedburner by: Jason Evangelho When an album only has a total of 21 lyrical lines (most of them one word each), you have to assume the songwriter would prefer to let the music speak for itself. With Cale Parks’ “Illuminated [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #94: XL Download It | Subscribe It Running Time: 56minutes (WorkSafe) Between cups of coffee #1 and #3, I sat down this morning and recorded a nice longplayer, chock full of TEN genre-bleeding tracks. Throw in a bit of silliness, some listener feedback, and you’ve got IR 94, an episode I’m pretty happy about. Enjoy! The Awesome: Swan: She’s Like The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #93: Geez FINALLY! Download | Subscribe Running Time: 37 minutes Rating: PG-13 Yes, the prodigal podcaster is back, finally. The absence was due to a multitude of reasons, but what matters is that it’s time to rock again, so please crank it up and enjoy the show… Arma Secreta: Segue/Debris | Album Release: August 29th Golden Vanity: Downer’s Grove | Buy “The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #92: 1986 Interview and Listening Party Subscribe | Download When I listen to submissions, sometimes I employ a secret weapon. I call it “The Trinity Factor.” The first time I heard “Laughing” from 1986′ debut full length “Nihilism is Nothing to Worry About” I was enraptured. The SECOND time I heard it, my 4 year old daughter was already singing along. That’s the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #91: Five For The Road Download ItRocking Time: 30minutesRating? Family FriendlyI’m just really excited about the tracks on this episode, period…it all came together about 30 minutes before recording it (Procrastination? Maybe, I’m not tellin…) Five tracks that will invade your ears and get lodged in your cranium.The Music:1986: Mechanical Dreams (Album release: July 25th)Chris Juergensen: House On [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #89: Family Sessions: San Diego Download This Episode Running Time: 30 minutes Rating: PG (Watch for S*** in 1st track) The first in a series of episodes exploring the IR Family regional shows. From indie jazz rock, to western americana, to pop, and hard edged rock, today’s episode pulls 3 tracks from IR San Diego and closes with two more featured San [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots #26: Pleasant Radio DS 26: Pleasant Radio | Running Time 23:00Subscribe | DownloadGuest Host, Marc Hudson of:The Break Room | Pickled EmbryoMarc brings you a fantastic, moody and complex Dallas-style Double Shots. Fans of southern country-tinged rock and The Postal Service, listen up…Double Shots explores the mellower side of Insomnia Radio, featuring two tracks from two artists, powered [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Baltimore Episode Zero Two buddies from Baltimore. One has never touched a microphone, one rocks the mic everyday. Both love independent music… Tim and Don bring you into their world, and give you a glimpse of what’s to come from Insomnia Radio Baltimore. Download | Subscribe | Site Under Construction Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #88: Turning Up The Faders Running Time: 62 Minutes (!!) / Family Friendly You know, I have this nasty habit of promising to explain something, then later in the show completely forgetting…The “Friends of the Family” segment was started by the IR regional guys, who wanted to showcase bands they were in love with, but didn’t live locally…thus, the segment [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #87: Opposite Land Running Time: 31 minutes (WorkSafe/Family Friendly) Hey gang! Today’s show opens up with the Oakland enigma known as Young Has Beens, veers into some Swedish Indie Rock from our friends Holiday With Maggie, Dutch chimes in with a rant about Myspace and those pesky “auto-players”, we pay an homage to Star Trek (thanks Ken!) and conclude [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: New York | An Introduction by Ren Download | Site | Subscribe Ren introduces Insomnia Radio New York in her own verbose unique way. IR: NY will be coming to you soon in both AAC Enhanced and MP3 versions. And believe me, it’s going to be something special. Not just music, but concert recordings, interviews, and more. Ren has 10 years experience in the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #86: Guilty Complex Running Time: 52 minutes (Worksafe) Welcome to a long overdue Episode 86. As longtime listeners will know, whenever I take an extended absence, I always jump back in with an extended show. 10 tracks, some goofiness, and some IR news. Please enjoy! 10 Reasons IR Exists Skydaddy: Hi Ho Stereo Letters Burning: Second Chances The Spies: Ruby MiGGs: I Know You [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots #25: Arrogant helicopters Insomnia Radio: San Francisco host Scott mans the helm of the latest episode of Double Shots, featuring Southern California band The Arrogants and Chicago-based band helicopters. Two different slices of the indie pie, two great bands that you’ll want to listen to over and over again. The Arrogants Cool Shoes Don’t Die Before Your Day [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #85: Scorcher Running Time: 35:20 (Worksafe) FINALLY! A show I’ve wanted to get out to you for a couple days, but time and technical issues have prevented it. Get the headphones out, crank it up, and get ready to piss off your neighbors and co-workers. Scorchers: Syntenic: Beat My Chest Affections Else: A World Built For Lovers The Angelic Bombs: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #84: Switching Gears (NOT Worksafe) Running Time: 17 Minutes (NOT WORKSAFE, Seriously! Not at all!) Fans of the RIAA & MPAA Need Not Listen Futuristic Sex Robots: Fuck The MPAA (Free Music | Free Videos) The Misteriosos: NOW! (CDBaby | eMusic) Capitol Basement: Creepy Little Kid (Buy the EP) Thanks for listening, I’ll be back with a longer show on Friday Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #83: moody monday Running Time: 25:56 (worksafe) Funny how after only one week, it feels like I haven’t podcasted in an eternity. So to gently ease us back into the swing of things, a moody collection of tracks, as well as a rather exciting announcement! Firebug: Paradise (Free 4 Song EP Available) Uncle Seth Launches Podcast Podsafe Music & Snakes On A [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR: Florida #2, The Berman Show The jaxrock.com boys caught up with Berman at their Cd Release party last weekend, caught some great interview clips, and had a fantastic time. The 2nd episode (sounding super polished this early in the game), features 2 tracks from each of Berman’s 3 albums and a brief conversation with the band. It’s a must-listen gang! Oh, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #82: The One with 77 Songs Today’s show is all about The Daily Dose A small sampling of tracks from the 77 we’ve handed out so far! If you’re asking “What’s the deal with 77 tracks!?” then listen, with volume maxed, to find out. Hint: You can get ALL of them… Daily Dose: SUBSCRIBE The Doses: Secret Dakota Ring: Open [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #81: Rock-tastic Running Time: 33minutes (Work/Gym/Car/Foot SAFE) Top notch bands. Top notch rock. No frills, no rants, just 30 minutes of music to rock your way through the workweek. Rock-Tastic: Paramore: Pressure (@ iTunes) Army of Me: Going Through Changes (Buy Stuff) The Outside: 10% (@ iTunes) Social Code: Miss You (Buy Stuff) Holiday With Maggie: Recover and Reset (@ iTunes) Helicopters: Goodbye Little [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #80: The Avoid While Driving Edition This is one to avoid while driving, trust me IR 80 goes from pop-punk to hard rock to ska-laced funk punk and closes with some acoustic blues. Recommended volume: 11 Running Time: 33minutes (PG13) Descendents: Nothing With You (iTunes Link) Inakin: Fix That IR: Seattle comment from Big E Honeycreeper: Falsify (iTunes Link) American Drag: Drive (iTunes Link) Every Other [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #79: Longplayer, Revisited Running Time: 49:45 (worksafe) Another 50 minute episode, with a whopping 9 tracks? Reminds me of the good ole’ days. The lengthy shows this week are a result of the influx of excellent music, and your insomniac just finding the groove. I promise I won’t consistently give you three longplayers every week, but it’s been a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Introducing: Insomnia Radio UK I am pleased beyond belief to introduce Insomnia Radio: UK! It’s in the early stages, but Phil has recorded a nice introduction to IR:UK for you to check out. If you dig indie music and british accents, well, this show is for you my friends! Site | Subscribe Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #78: Longplayer Running Time 49:36 (NOT worksafe) Ah, reaching back to the spirit of old IR episodes, I recorded a nice lengthy one for ya today. IR 78 opens up with a heavy double dose of grunge and ends with 2 Debut tracks from The October. 8 kick ass track in all. Rants included free of charge. Blame [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio News: April 2006 I had to get on the mic today and update you with some IR related news. It’s a spoken word only episode today, no music (aside from a mouth-watering San Diego preview). Hopefully it won’t overload your craniums The October: Bye Bye Beatiful: 100 CD Giveaway / Podcast Premiere Beginning Tuesday April 4th, The October [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #77: 3 Great Tracks, 1 Long Rant Running Time: 25 minutes (worksafe) Today’s episode is chock full of excellent music, moody but upbeat, and laced with a rant that’s not typical of me, but that needed to be expressed. Enjoy the show! Lo Mass Republic: Oceans Check out IR: Seattle Unusual Suspects: Computer Cafe Shootout (Buy CD) Talkback/Rant: Michael Butler’s Interview with the Thieves Shimmerplanet: Silence of Midnight [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Double Shots #24: Jade and The Downbeat Sinatra DoubleShots # 24…Submitted by Rowley of The DarkCompass Podcast This Doubleshots takes you down the “eclectic” route with two different artists you probably never heard of and hope you will again. Jade Leary, from Monteal Canada, has been a devoted Creative Commons and Independent artist for some years now. With four albums under [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #76: berman World Premiere Running Time: 25minutes (worksafe) For me, it doesn’t get more exciting than this. I’m ridiculously excited to be premiering two smoking new tracks from Berman’s forthcoming 3rd release “Send Me To The End.” The album officially drops April 14th, but if you PRE ORDER it before then, you can get it for a paltry $5.00. Hit [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #75: Solo Genre Bleeder Running Time: 30minutes (worksafe) 1 Man Band Week: Day 4 Today’s show is all over the map genre wise, buoyed by these solo artists’ ability to tap into their full creative process. I’ll be back Monday for the Berman Show and the “Ridiculous Day of Announcements!” Remember to support the artists, even if it’s just a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #73: Brad Sucks Running Time: 26minutesOne Man Band Week: Day 2: BradsucksBrad Sucks claims to be a one man band with no fans. Brad, we’re just not falling for that one anymore! His fans funded his professionally manufactured CD, even though he offered the songs in high quality, online, absolutely free.Brad also releases the SOURCE for all [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Live, Episode 2: A Band of Thieves IR LIVE: Episode 2: A Band of Thieves Running Time 46:50 Mpeg 4 / Windows Media Video Scroll down for links (can anyone confirm this working on Video ipod?) The Thieves’ full set from March 1st @ The Tongue & Groove in San Francisco. Notes & Disclaimers: It should be noted that the DV cam picked up a lot of noise [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Live, Episode 2: A Band of Thieves IR LIVE: Episode 2: A Band of ThievesRunning Time 46:50(included in the Insomnia Radio RSS Feed)The Thieves’ full set from March 1st @ The Tongue & Groove in San Francisco.Notes & Disclaimers:It should be noted that the DV cam picked up a lot of noise from the back of the house, and consequently during quiet [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Live Videocast #1: Soundchecks&Shenanigans It’s amazing that assembling 5 minutes of footage takes 5 hours, but I think the finished product is pretty damn cool. It’s a bit dark, but unavoidable because of the lighting at the club.Honestly this was trial by fire in video editing. It was a blast, and I would love your feedback on this. The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Live Videocast #1: Soundchecks & Shenanigans It’s amazing that assembling 5 minutes of footage takes 5 hours, but I think the finished product is pretty damn cool. It’s a bit dark, but unavoidable because of the lighting at the club. Honestly this was trial by fire in video editing. It was a blast, and I would love your feedback on this. The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Live Videocast #1: Soundchecks&Shenanigans It’s amazing that assembling 5 minutes of footage takes 5 hours, but I think the finished product is pretty damn cool. It’s a bit dark, but unavoidable because of the lighting at the club.Honestly this was trial by fire in video editing. It was a blast, and I would love your feedback on this. The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #69: Whats Old is New Again Running Time 19:59 (Worksafe) 3 bands from Insomnia Radio past, looking towards the future. New music from Merit & Ambulance LTD, and Lorenzo’s Music offers their discography to you for free. Share it, burn it, use it for anything. ward of Recliner invades the mic Lorenzo’s Music: All I Want (Free Download) Ambulance LTD: New English (related: Daily Dose [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR LIVE Post Show Announcement For all the folks who don’t normally visit the site Photos: http://magnetmedia.net/gallery IR LIVE: A prologue Many more thoughts, audio, and video to come. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #68: MiGGs, Snowden, AllTheBrightness Running Time: 18minutes (Worksafe) Hey gang, happy Friday! This show was recorded on the Sony Vaio borrowed from a friend for the Live show in San Francisco. For a $2000+ laptop, it’s a bit inept when it comes to audio… There MAY be one or two sections where I blow your eardrums out. EEP! Also, I’ve been [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #67: Meet The IR Live Cast Running Time 29:32 The excitement level is hitting ridiculous heights as I prep for the IR Live show! It was only appropriate to highlight the bands today, featuring 2 songs from each artist. Enjoy, and crank this one! The gameplan is pretty loose, but I’m going to snag interviews, video, and images wherever possible before, between, and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #63: Full Frequency Distorto Pop Magic Running Time 24:17 (PG-13) Hey gang, happy to bring you 4 high energy tracks for your auditory enjoyment! Plus, a quality talkback segment and a bit of troubling news… The Negatones: And so my troubles begin (iTunes Music Store) Rocketsauce Promo The Mexicolas: Darko Talkback: Trent Reznor hates the music industry too/Missing IR Episodes Savage Henry: Daisy (iTunes Music Store) Dakota: Let [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #62: Thriving Ivory Running Time 20:34 (Worksafe) On today’s Insomnia Radio, I take a 3 song look at San Francisco based Thriving Ivory, making their podcast debut on IR. Remember this episode, because in less than 6 months these guys will evolve from playing small clubs in the bay area to selling out stadiums and ampitheaters, and for [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #61: No Clever Title Running Time 20:23 (worksafe) Hey gang! Here’s one to file away for a rainy day or an evening drive home. 4 laid back and mellow tracks with minimum chat level! Enjoy this one, and please support the bands! Also make sure to check out the IR:LIVE Page FallOfSnow: You Said Nothing (Buy @ CDBaby) John Vanderslice: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #60: KillYourTV & Bomb The Music Industry Running Time 19:07 (last track not worksafe) On today’s podcast, I throw some hate towards CBS and Mainstream “Rock,” and spin 3 tracks to keep your blood boiling. Because I’ve had it with mainstream everything. Saves The Day: Shoulder To The Wheel (Details/Buy Link) Love Monkey Caged? Mercury Seed: Learning To Crawl Billboards Top 10 Mainstream “Rock” Albums Bomb The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #55: Without Instrumental Accompaniment Running Time 26:17 (worksafe) x JUD JUD x: Fast Song (Be cool and buy it on red vinyl! 9 songs $2!) Sunday Driver: Certain Doom! (Buy it from Doghouse) The Promise Ring: The Deep South Cover Jud Jud! Download Fast Song HERE and get to it! I’ll play it! (Need help recording? Grab Audacity) Sponsor a monkey? Email Feedback: Theme Shows [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Daily #2 Hilarious IRN Promo fromRadio.SpeljamrDiscussed:My RSS File too large to process?What is a double mono split delay setup?IR vs IR Daily: Why 2 seperate feeds?Jason from theBloodsugarschimes in(jasonrabinowitz@gmail.com)Music:Tiger The Lion: When You're In ThereThe Attorneys: StayFeedback:jason@insomniaradio.net206-984-2969 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Surprise! Insomnia Radio: Daily #1 Yes. I've lost all common sense. Welcome to the Insomnia Radio Daily podcast. I'm not sure where this show will live on the web, and I'll be working on incorporating many more things over here @Magnet Media, possibly even Insomnia Radio "Proper" so stay tuned. I realize some of you may be getting duplicate content if you're subscribed to my blog. Working on a way to fix that.I'll be putting this down the Insomnia Radio pipe for a few days to get the word out. Your feedback is important here ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #52: Slave To The Media Direct DownloadRunning Time: 59:00Rating: PG-13Insomnia Radio:iTunesInsomnia Radio:RSS feedMy other Projects:Daily Dose MP3 BlogMagnet Media (Personal Blog)Double Shots Standalone Feed: Please Subscribe. DS is leaving THIS feed9 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:Teague Stefan Band: Believe In MeMendoza Line: Morbid Craving(Buy atiTunes Music Store)The First Time: New Day DawningLatterman: Doom! Doom! Doom!The Andy Browne Trio: Sacred CowThe May Bees: Yeah! Come on!The Bloodsugars: Bloody MaryBr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots #18: Rock and Roll Jew style! Guest Host: David Jacobs,The Rock and Roll Jew ShowDirect DownloadInsomnia Radio NetworkFEEDRunning Time: 17:32Genre: Hard Rock/Folk-RockDavid's 2 choices for this episode of Double Shots are unique: Both bands come to us from Israel! From the rowdy and raucousGendersto the more melodic and somewhat countrified female frontedCarsitters, you've got some great music to enjoy.I know many of you are expecting Insomnia Radio 50, and I'm dying to get it to you. I'll be posting a news-only show ve ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots, Round 17: The Trend&The Gunshy Round #17: The Trend&The Gunshy-->Download it Here Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | kyfm tagger Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #49: Melancholy November Running Time: 43 minutesRating: PGDirect DownloadRecorded during Black Friday, it felt appropriate to dip into some melancholy sounding music for IR 49. Hope you enjoy some of these bands which are making their podcasting debut today!And make SURE tosuggestyour all time favorite track for Episode 50!7 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:The Foster-Walker Complex: Rough DraftThe October: Leaving DayThe Press Gang: Seal The DealThe Stereo: 300*AntiHit*Winter Circle: Don't GoMeeky Rosie: ForeverChes ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #48: The Experiments World Premier Running Time: 36 MinutesRating: PG-13Direct Download*Insomnia Radio Network'sSUPERFEED*Insomnia Radio Network's Daily DoseFEED*Insomnia Radio Network'sFORUM(Where you get IR in 192k audio, along with mixtapes and other goodies.)*Know what else? Check out15MegsOfFame!Pleased to bring you a brand new track byThe Experimentsnot heard anywhere else but here and outside their recording studio. Also, just a bit of news, and some excellent music. Which track was your favorite?Feedback: jason@inso ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Daily Dose Announcement http://feeds.feedburner.com/dailydose Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #47: Something is Wrong in Musicland Running Time: 39 MinutesRating: PGDirect DownloadHereOn this episode: An excellent Talkback segment fromSkinny White Boy, tons of shameless plugs, and some excellent mellow-flavored music.5 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:Soft: HigherThe Dammitheads: A Painting of the Seabill: Sound ScientistSacha Sacket: The ProdigalStars In Exile: John The BaptistThose Shameless Plugs:Insomnia Radio:Flickr/Myspace/Insomnia Radio NetworkKillYourFM:Flickr/Myspace/Insomnia Radio Network (KYFM Homepage!)DailyDo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #46: Fueled By Rocketsauce (EXPLICIT!!!) Bonus show this week! I'm warning everyone now: IR 46has at LEAST 25 F-Bombs and numerous other offensive things.IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED, SKIP THIS SHOW. I would rather have less listeners than a slew of unhappy ears. I've warned ya here and in the title of the actual show ;-)Inspired byMFJ: RocketSauce, I set out to record a loud, explicit, angry show (to match my mood this week) fueled by all manner of hard music. Mission accomplished. Special thanks to Joshua and Julie for their intro ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #45: A little PSP, KYFM, MVB, and IRN Running Time: 28minutesRating: PG-13A slight departure from our normal format. 5 songs instead of 8, which I believe lends itself to a tighter show, but you be the judge. Does this mean you'll be getting less IR? Nope. I'm working towards two shows per week!5 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:Fredalba: Leaders of the WastelandThe October: Far AwayThe Parkdale Hookers: Stop Draggin Us Nowhere, BabyBradsucks: DirtbagAdam Boucher: Talking Crematorium BluesPlugs, Promos, and Lost Thoughts:Visit us@ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #44: November 1st Media Blitz! Running Time: 51 MinutesRating: FIRM "R" Not Work or Kid Safe!!!November 1st: Holy CRAP -->KillYourFM Issue 3is live, Star Wars Episode III is out on DVD, theInsomnia Radio Networkhas launched, and all is right in the world.*1 year ago today, only the hardest of the hardcore IR fans were listening to Hardcore Insomnia Radio #5: Garageband Festivus!8 Great Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:Secret Dakota Ring: Broken CarsAbagnale: The DragonSpiraling: A Face For Radio **ANTIHITS*Melissa Forbes:Bl ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | AMP'ed Episode 5, Long Overdue Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #43: Harvey Danger?! Running Time: 53 minutesRating: PG-13(you're allowed one occurence of the f-bomb for pg-13, two for R)Milestones: Harvey Danger Station ID, new theme song courtesy ofPlanet Of Women, musicbeds, and an overall great time with tons of excellent music. I'm extremely happy with this episode, and hope you share the feeling. Let's explore it:0:00-0:10 From Trinity Studios :-)0:11-0:35 Insomnia Radio Theme0:42-3:48Harvey Danger: Wine, Women, and Song3:49-5:53 From 1 Hit Wonder to uns ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #42: Waking Up The Neighborhood Running Time: 1 HourRating: PGEpisode 42 launches you into perfect rock and roll with Planet of Women. Halfway into the hour mark, we take a departure into unfamiliar territory with Hurdy Gurdy, and discover that you can rock without a guitar, courtesy of SF's Parker Street Cinema.This episode also marks the permanent inclusion of AntiHits and Talkback segments. You DO know how to talkback, right? Send emails or audio comments to us. Ask questions, rant, or stroke our ego. Whichever you pre ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio News and Contests GALORE! A quick 6 minute news-only show.Musicbed byJunkTV Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio 41: Rockin' The Roots Running Time: 51 minutesRating: PG-13Episode 41 Sponsored by:AudioBlogRabblePlease visit our sponsors and show them some love.REMINDER: Phase 1 of the PSP Contest ends SEPT 30th. You mustjoin the forumand submit your idea by then. Speaking of the forum, did ya know there's a FORUM MEMBERS ONLY episode of Insomnia Radio in there?8 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:Melodrome: Your Love Keeps Me AliveMatt Hartin: Get This FarThe Gunshy: $4 PabstMichael Rossback: GamesPushstart Wagon: PaulCuzinD: L ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots: Round 16 Running Time: 20 minutesGenre: Indie Rock / Dream PopHosted By Brian @Defi RadioInsomnia Radio's Double Shots: Two artists, two tracks each, so why not two hosts? Brian DeWitt from De-Fi Radio makes his second DS appearance. This time he is joined by one of his past guest hosts, Ben Taylor.Tonights Chefs' Specials:Dylan in the Movies- Our Biggest LoveDylan in the Movies- August MoonBoth tracks are from the forthcoming "Feel the Pull" EP. Keep checking www.dylaninthemovies.com for news. Also ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio 40: Part 3 of 3 Running Time: 61 MinutesWork Safe! (that's a change...)*UPDATE:*MVB Track "Save New Orleans" WINSSongFight Contest!Congrats to the MyVirtualBand crew!The final leg of Episode 40, taking things down a few notches, highlighting some of the memorable mellow of Insomnia Radio's past. Also proud to bring you a mini feature on MyVirtualBand, where yours truly recently contributed.If you dig any of these bands, please support them by either buying their song, disc, or leaving a love letter.The Pla ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio 40: Part 2 of 3 Running Time: 55 minutesWorksafe Rating: PG-13THE PSP GIVEAWAY BEGINS!(Image Designed byTom Ray)DIGGThe PSP Contest...In which we peg the energy meter, plug the forum repeatedly, and begin the process of giving away over $450 worth of swag! (Sponsored byEric Rice'sAudioblog)First, the music, then the giveaway details:Anti-Hits, from the Vault:OneLineDrawing: We Had a DealMocean Worker: Chick a Boom Boom Boom(Also, Check outTHIS videofor the song. Classic!)Spiraling: A Face for RadioGo Jimmy ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio 40: Part 1 of 3 I woke up this morning to an audio message from Swoopy @ Skepticality, tearfully explaining that Derek, her co-host, and creator and host of AMP'ed, as well as someone I can call my friend, has been struck down with a coma. As I explain in the show, I'm not a praying man, but this goddamn reason enough to start. This still does not feel real. My thoughts and prayers are with Derek and his entire family during this confusing and painful time.As such, Part 1 is a bit different than intended. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots #15: Uncle Seth / Halloween, Alaska An exquisite, moody selection of tracks, hosted by yours truly. Breaking format just a bit on this episode by actually hosting! Haha. But more importantly, I put all of the dialogue in the front of the show and play all 4 songs, uninterrupted. Let me know which you prefer. EnjoyRunning Time: 19:47Work Safe? Yep.The Artists:Uncle Seth:1. A Little Bit More *(mind the harmonica!)*2. My EyesHalloween, Alaska:1: Drowned *(love that unpredictable bassline)*2: Bad News SticksInsomnia Radio Future: ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #39: Muncie, Indiana Running Time: 1hr, 9minutesWork Safe/Kid Safe: NONestled about 50 miles north-east of Indianapolis sits Muncie, Indiana. Semi-conservative, turn of the century gas boom town. Home to Ball State College. But more importantly, it's home to the Good Beer Show and a small batch of overwhelmingly excellent bands, most under the Standard Recording record label.Sit back for the next hour with your speakers cranked and enjoy what this little city has to offer us.The Inspiration:Jeffrey T,Good Beer ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Radio Chance Announcement Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Rewind: Atlanta, Part 2 (NOT WORK SAFE) ThxHilaryfor the graphic!The conclusion of our 2 part focus on local Atlanta music (replayed from March)Running Time: 55:29Advisory: NOT AT ALL Work safe, child safe, or corporate rock safe.If you found yourself rocking out to any of these artists, tell them you heard them here!The Bands:The Cogburns: Sk8ters WaltzThe Rantings of EVA: Still Holding OnMinaMina Goodsong: HeatonismThe Swear: JanuaryRed Letter Agent: Hooked to YouThe Soundmen: Don't Diss My Homiesnorthsouth: OverwhelmedThat Rab ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Rewind: Atlanta, Part 1 In lieu of a new show this week, and in the spirit of more regional specials to come, I'm putting the 'cast on rewind (March '05) and offering up one of my favorite shows. I hope all of you newer listeners out there find some great bands within!Part 1: A journey into the often overlooked indie music scene of Atlanta, GeorgiaRunning Time: 49:18Co-produced byHilary @ PodcrawlIf you dig ANY of these bands, please drop them a line :-)The Bands: Part IThe Swear: The Sleep Inside (3:05)That Rabbi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Presents: Double Shots #14 Running Time: 26 minutesRating: WorkSafeHosted by Rowland Cutler of theThe DarkCompass Podcast, a UK podcaster,member ofBritcaster,the central place for UK Podcasts.I am an avid fan of independent music, exposing people to music that has not been heard yet, stuff off centre, music that should have recording contracts.Artist 1Artemis. Trip-hop Trio from San Francisco USA, Formed in the 90's featuring not just electronica, but traditional instruments like Violins, cellos and the African Kor ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio 38: Blow Your Speakers Out Edition Running Time: 40 MinutesRating: NOT Work/Child SafeVolume Suggestions: As Noisy As Possible(Forummembers had this 24 hours ago ;-)8 Rocking Reasons for Insomnia Radio's Existence:The Thieves: Gimme Some LipMy Machine: Mix It Up (Booking: 248-338-1878)The Ride Theory: Great White Shark (Preview The Album)Enter The Haggis: GasolineThe Joys(formerly PopJoy): Do I?Public Access: God Save The SceneHOTSPUR: 5th of JulyGo!: Hot StepNotes, Plugs, and the Rest:The Thieves are my new favorite bandHUG ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio: ShortAttentionSpan #1 Running Time: 14:54Rating: PGA new addition to the Insomnia Radio lineup, which may or may not stick. No frills, just a few great tracks on a time budget!Koufax: Why Bother At AllLabel:Doghouse RecordsAlbum:Hard Times Are In Fashion(Aug. 9th, 2005)It's also worth noting that Koufax and Limbeck aretouring together!Madelyn: Dreamers, Inc.&Craig's HouseLabel: unsignedAlbum:Entertain MeThanks to Derrick @250Millionfor pointing these guys out.Closing IR Sweeper courtesy ofThe Steve!Thanks man!Cr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio Presents: Double Shots, Round 13 Running Time: 20:25Rating: PG-13This episode of Double Shots goes against the grain a bit.Explanation: An AMP member isn't hosting it, and what a welcome change it is to be graced with a woman's voice on the show eh? Not only that, but to completely mix things up, THIS is technically Lynn's first podcast!You can look forward toSonic Playgroundvery soon. But you can give her some love right now by visiting her site and checking out her preview of Sonic Playground #1..And Now, The Artists:Lov ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #37: Man On A Mission Running Time: 42:41Rating: Let's call it a strong PGUPDATE: Chance has made his single available early, for Insomnia Radio listeners!I am thrilled to be 1st in the WORLD to bring you the 11th Single fromChance.Also, ANOTHER CD giveaway, this time around, 4 discs fromThe Infinity Room.And on a completely personal note, I'm immensely satisfied with the overall energy, song selection, and quality of this episode. Please crank it up!7 GREAT Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:Chance: Man On A Mission ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #36.9: iRiver Mini Show Running Time: 16:06Rating: WorkSafeI wasn't content to let a week pass without doing a show, but time has been tight. So I grabbed the iRiver and recorded this show before work this afternoon. 3 tracks, not much rambling. Please forgive the vocal quality as it's a bit rougher than you're used to. But, as always, enjoy the music!The Bands:J-Henry: Just A WomanThe Ride Theory: I'm On BoardThe Nein: Conjugate the Reverb (Thanks to SonicUnyon Records!)Shouts, Plugs, and News:bitjobs for the mas ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #36 Running Time: 1:08:13Rating: NOT safe for work (here comes that iTunes explicit tag)A Whopping 11 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:The Cool Waters Band: Don't Forget Where You Came FromFetterline: Silent KillerStingRay: Meet Me in the MiddleP.O.S: Music For ShopliftingNick Niles: 80's LoveThe Evil Queens: American CancerOrdinary K: Naked (FromRising Stars 2)The Mockers: Mola, Guay, OK (thanksMike!)Lokata: Take Me DownKingfinger: Love ChangeThe Ride Theory: The PiperShouts * Mentions * NewsCD G ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #35 I apologize for the lack of shownotes. I will add them Monday (7-18) afternoon. Been neck deep in editing KillYourFM #2. Can't wait! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots: Round 12 Special Guest Host:Matt from DDR!Running Time: 17:02Rating: Safe For Work*It's worthy of mention that when my fellow AMP members choose to guest host Double Shots, I never choose the music for them. And time and time again, they present me with further proof that their musical taste is stellar. This Double-Shots is no exception. Thank you Matt!*Adam Richman:Emo-tinged, clever pop-rock.From The Album "Patience&Science"(Buy in iTunes)1: The Loneliness Song2: Baby I've ChangedRinger:A nod to n ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #34: Weekend Launchpad Running Time: 23:00Rating: Safe for work&kids, butnotfor your gas pedal.A short show to launch you into the weekend with a bang.Playlist:National Holiday: Can You Hear This?UrbanSnake: Rise!30 Second Summerville: Cold (presented by Paul @Defenestrate Your Mind)National Holiday: PlaceboNews * NotesKillYourFM #1SkepticalityDefenestrate Your MindIR Future: Double Shots 12, Hosted by Matt @Digital Detroit RadioMy Odeo Channel Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #33: Worldwide Rock and Logo Contest Winners! Rating: Safe for Work&KidsRunning Time: 56:55Please ensure your volume is maxed.Fantastic worldwide indie rock, logo contest winners, and KillYourFM news.10 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:Venue Kids: Now or NeverThe Thieves: Tales from the White LineThe Thieves: Don't You Lose MeMohave: Ring-a-DingBilly Harvey: SupergreyThe Loved Ones: Candy CaneRegular: Mind Reader (Presented by Seattle&Beyond)Kalena: Em EightThe Hoosier Complex: On& OnLittle Yellow Perfect: Our House Would Make a Beaut ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Indiefeed: San Francisco Launching in July, Indiefeed San Francisco will highlight insanely talented and under the radar bands from Northern California, and will be hosted and managed by yours truly.It's also part of the newly formedSF Podcast Network.I am looking for podcasters and listeners from SF to contribute. If you're interested, please hit me up. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #32: CD GIVEAWAY This collection of music really seems to gel, so please enjoy the show. Also, your chance to win 1 of 7 CD's fromThe Cloves,The Ride Theory,and Merit, so listen up!CD GIVEAWAY DEADLINE: JULY 15th, Midnight, P.S.T.Please join theInsomnia Radio Hangout!Rated PG-13Running Time: 1:00:39(the "inappropriate promo trinket" happens to be a 6-sided dice that provides...well, 6 options for fun adult entertainment!)8 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:The Burst: Gonna Earn Your Money TonightMegaphone: Not ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots: Round 11 With Special Guest Host:Not Work/Child SafeFeaturing:Gym Class HeroesHailing from the upstate NY region, these boys bring a whole new life to the Hip-Hop scene with their new album the Papercut Chronicles. The band is now signed to former Jimmy Eat World label,Fueled By RamenBuy CDOther Merchandise&: An Insomnia Radio/Radio SpeljamrEXCLUSIVE!Life Between UsThis Radio.Speljamr/Insomnia Radio exclusive is hot off the mastering process. If you like bands like the Church, Cocteau Twins, or Lush ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #31: Make a Friend with Recliner Reclinerare from San Francisco, California. And I am impressed. So impressed I chose to dedicate the entirety of Insomnia Radio 31 to them. They are a perfect example of a true DIY indie band. If you love their music as much as I do, please buy their CD using the link below."Make a Friend"was recorded directly to analog tape even! It gives it a warm, thick, classic sound. Enjoy gang!Quick aside: I recorded this on the "mobile studio" which I'm still tweaking. The voice quality is not what ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | IR Regional: Audioblog Random thoughts about taking over the world. And Hawaiian pizza. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Big Shed Promo Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #30: 2 Hour Blowout! Running Time: 1.57.02 (!)A 19 song celebration of music, featuring:3man: Undone3man: Under the Weatherbill: sound scientistbill: salt in the woundsSean Needham: Throw it to the WindThe Experiments: EchoAtomic One: YouAidan Hawken: Somebody ElseHighwater Rising: Wasted DaysIpanema: Je Suis un BaseballbatSlim: AlabamaSleeper Set Sail: Antique Bathtubs with Feet on themIzzie Voodoo: The White LineLikeshine: ArrowSam Mellon: Giving Me the DrugsMarwood: New One (fast)*yep, it's THAT newBullette: ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Insomnia Radio Podcast : stattestIR.mp3 Please ignore. Just a test. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #29: Global Rock * Slew of News Sign up for Liberated SyndicationRecorded @ 10a.m. amidst Friday chaos and caffeine ingestion.Running Time: 44.346 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:The Ride Theory: Walk the LineCaplyn: ShadowesqueThe Cloves: IgnoredHalfBaked: (From PORTUGAL!) Single Again (mp4 Video)Beyond 7: Light of Day (from theFOAM CD!)The Capsules: Light the PathMental Doodles and a slew of news...The Republic's"So They Ran" Contest WinnersApollo13CD Giveaway underway @DefiRadioJoin theInsomnia Radio Hangoutboardkillyour ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots Round 10: The Cloves/Sebastian Ciceri The ClovesFrom Seattle, Washington, The Cloves bring us unforgettable, sunny pop songs that sound like classics.A Million Reasons&PrescriptionsFrom their 2005 Debut EPSebastian CiceriA cinematic downtempo trip into deeper realms of sound, with a moonlit heavy vibe.Just Like A Fist (guest vocals:Chance)The Sound of OblivionFrom Sebastian's "Moonlit Heavy" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #28 Podcasting is my drug. 9 days of dead air - and the itch to produce kept clawing at my brain. So, I fired up the equipment and did a show mainly off the cuff with no notes. This, of course, has it's pros and cons! haha....Running Time: 47.05Rating: Let's call it a strong PG-138 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:Apollo13: Hero *CD Giveaway Details Coming*The Ride Theory: The PiperBloody Irish Boys: Enniscorthy in a BottleMike Holden: Moving StillDirty Water:Doin' TimeChance: The Milkshake Song ( ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Greatest Anti-Hits: V1 Time for some extra content!The first in a series of specials bringing bands featured on older shows back into the limelight, and checking in on their progress along the way.Grab the MP3Subscribe to Insomnia RadioVisit theAMP HomepageFrom the vault:Barry Blue& The Big Blue Crew: What I SaidtheStart: 1234Berman: Lost AngelesSteve Burns: Mighty Little ManEstrela: IntramuralRound2 (LightsON): SheTaxi Doll: Soft KillTo many of you, these songs will be brand new. Enjoy them. Devour them. Cra ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots: Round 9 / HIJACKED?! On today's Double Shots, I steal the mixer, grab the mic, jack into Libsyn, and bring you two superb artists from the vault of the Independent Anthem!Download Double Shots 9Subscribe to The Independent Anthem (Mwa-hahahaha)1st up:SydSyd's music is a bit difficult to pin down and label completely. With each track from his latest CD,Fault Lines, I kept trying to fit him into a tiny labeled box, but was met with frustration at each attempt and with each passing track. In fact, Syd was one of t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #27: Fueled By Guinness Hmmm....shownotes while intoxicated. This could take some time....Running Time: about 32 minutesDownload it!Subscribers to the newhttp://insomniaradio.net/rssfeed already have this! just some incentive to SWITCH ;-) (PLEASE!)Could be that I'm a bit drunk, but there's just something about this collection of tracks....5 More GREAT reasons Insomnia Radio exists:Blood for Blood: City BoyDerby: This ConversationEverythingNOW!: Massacre @ Birdshit CarwashBilly Harvey: Dope WingsLeonard: Big Bloc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #26 Multiple disclaimers:Sometimes one should NOT go back and listen to the show they just recorded. This can result in repeated cursing when one realized they misprounounced "bullocks" "DIY" and several other hosting disasters...But it's all about the music right? So forgive the lack of brain power and caffeine as I bring you a short show focusing a bit on the mellow...Listen Now/Download (right click/save as)Insomnia Radio RSS Feed5 Reasons Insomnia Radio exists:Dave Dill: See you in the Suns ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots: Round 8 (Guest Host Matt Galligan of The Spotlight) Major thanks to my specialAMPhost Matt Galligan ofThe Spotlight Podcast.Tonight, two bands selected by Matt, perfect for the Double Shots family.The Infinity Room:Plan of AttackThe Last WordFrom the CD:They Will Only See Us When We Hit The GroundBuy it @The Infinity Room store.Cary Judd:Ugly LettersThe First FarewellFrom his CD:Perfect UncertainBuy it @ CDBABY Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio #25: Enter This episode is WAY too massive to put show notes here......GoHERE instead;-) Notes will be up by Monday AM at the latestTons of music, some silly stuff, and a rant.I promise the real site will be up soon... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Chance&The Choir: Live @ The Gig Chance&The Choir: Live @ The Gig in Hollywood: April 9th, 2005MP3: 64MBRunning Time 54:00It is with a ridiculously wide grin that I bring you this show, in it's entirety. The audio just can't match the thrill and energy of being there in person, but upon listening I hope you discover another talented dimension ofChance.Oh, and listen for Man On A Mission...Sneak preview of a new single? Perhaps ;-)I was front and center for the show, and I'll be the first to say boldly it was the tightest m ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Chance Choir Lesson #3 An overview of Chance: 6-10 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio: Marwood MiniShow MarwoodMini! 3 live tracks from these NYC Alternative Poppers, and a sneak peek intotheir new 6 song EP.Enjoy!Running Time: 18:52Prettier show notes @ theold site. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Double Shots: Round 7 With Special Guest Host: Brian Dewitt from Defi RadioI have some pretty extensive show notes&links at theold site, so please visit there for now!Thanks gang! Hope you enjoy, and definitely giveDefi Radioa listen! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Insomnia Radio 24: The mellow one Please visitthe old sitefor in depth show notes, until insomniaradio.net comes online. Thanks gang! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Chance Interview: Part 3 of 3 Chance and I wrap up the conversation with topics ranging from Florida State Football,to Podcasting, to evil record labels and the brilliance of iTunes.Feedback is welcome: insomniaradio@gmail.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Chance Interview: Part 2 of 3 Chance&I discuss the "Friends of Chance", grassroots approaches, and cover songsContains Chance's cover of When Doves Cry, and news of his most challenging cover to date:How do you improve "The Milkshake Song?"Stay tuned... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Chance Interview: Part 1 of 3 The Chance Interview is finally here!part 1 of 3 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Quick Message for Subscribers Quick announcement to subscribers of this feed only. 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