Francis T Goulart: 1927-2008 [Insomnia Radio: Kill Your FM]

In memory of my Grandfather, the reason I love music.

Insomnia Radio #151: Hobbyist Edition (MP3) [Insomnia Radio: Kill Your FM]

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 …

Social Disease: Magnet Media [Insomnia Radio: Kill Your FM]

OK HERE'S THE DEAL!

By now the Insomnia Radio faithful realize this isn't my dayjob anymore. No more Thimble Media. Because of this, I've made the decision to completely overhaul Magnet Media, a promotional service I drafted up late in 2006. It's been a bumpy ride, but …

The Whitsundays: It Must Be Me [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]

It could just as easily be 1967.

But no matter the year, Edmonton, Alberta's the Whitsundays certainly have a knack for writing yellowed, reverb-wrapped pop music, borrowing from the grand tradition of English psychedelia, garage, and vintage organ rock. With reverent …

Insomnia Radio Newsletter: PDF #02 [Insomnia Radio: Kill Your FM]

The 2nd full edition of the Insomnia Radio/Indie Army Newsletter lands, and it enters a totally different atmosphere than the last edition. There have been some major changes in my life, both professional and personally.

In this edition, I discuss Indie Music Project, …

Insomnia Radio: UK - Episode 40 [Insomnia Radio: UK]

What's in this episode

• British Sea Power - Waving Flags
• A Band Called Quinn - As the Day goes on
• GK and the Renegades - That's OK
• Mind Gone Blind - Be
• Miles Cain - Stay With Me Til Summer
• Stealing Green - The Rope
• Urban Circus - Voyeur in the Foyer
• Stillman - In The Margin

My DJ Has A God Complex [Insomnia Radio: Kill Your FM]

At least, according to Charles, who just produced his longest episode ever. And damn, it's stellar. Again with the immaculate shownotes and clever intros.

Go feed your ears.

IR Chicago #16: This Episode Goes to 11! [Insomnia Radio: Chicago]

Getting a little hardcore in this episode! We get to hear 2 bands from Illinois and 1 from Wisconsin! LET'S ROCK!

(More for shownotes, pics, and links)

IR: The SoCal Sessions #21 - My DJ Has a God Complex [Insomnia Radio: The SoCal Sessions]

Now, this episode has little to do with the Lord, aside from the fact he brought you the tunes today. Kidding. As far as the wacky intro, it was personally mixed using samples from serious folk with vivid imaginations. Scary, no? Well... maybe not as much as that …

The Genders: Horatio (More Cowbell Version) [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]

[Insomniac Note: Please welcome Steve from the Sonic Gumbo podcast, new uber-awesome Daily Dose contributor!]

Out of Tel Aviv to make your ears bleed, The Genders are a four piece that started in 2004 and have since tried to take on the planet. They wrapped their latest …

Cease of Operations Letter [Insomnia Radio: Kill Your FM]

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 …

IR: SoCal Spotlight - Manic Automatic w/ "Ruin Me" [Insomnia Radio: The SoCal Sessions]

Fellow Insomniacs,

In Mid-November we brought you a review of a great new band that put in their first public performance at the Roxy Theater on the Sunset Strip here in Los Angeles on 11/15/07.

Well, in December I had the chance to meet up with this new five piece, Manic …

IR: The SoCal Sessions #20 - I Hate You, Rob Crow [Insomnia Radio: The SoCal Sessions]

Today's shortish themed session focuses in on Rob Crow, a San Diego resident who has worked and collaborated with countless quality local groups, and the number counter keeps spinning.

Not only do we feature a track from Pinback's newest 'Autumn of the Seraphs', we have …

Insomnia Radio: UK Episode 39 [Insomnia Radio: UK]

What's in this episode

• Ben Cooper - Haunted House
• Andy Richards - My Cure
• Col. Paulreyno - City Life 08
• Cryout - Gee Song
• The OaKs - Masood
• Load - Hurricane
• The Thieves - Oxford Town
• The Limping Ninjas - Riff it up

Regional Roundup #4: New York Part 1 (MP3) [Insomnia Radio: Kill Your FM]

The first episode of 2008 is a brand new Regional Roundup, celebrating the impending relaunch of Insomnia Radio: New York. Though we've had trouble keeping the show alive, the influx of submissions from NY have kept pouring in.

Look for Part 2 coming soon, followed by a …

Insomnia Radio: UK: Episode 38 [Insomnia Radio: UK]

What's in this episode

• Dollar-Sent - Diosamaperros
• The Kooler Kings - Bang My Head
• Scarlet Blonde - Whenever Whatever
• MDV - Wake Up
• Slashed Seat Affair - Immune
• Cris Tanzi - Enough
• A Band Called Quinn - Truth
• The Pocket Gods - Night Lights
• The Hyenas - Dirty Little Love Song

IR FL #19 - The "I'll Take Pot Pouri For $500 Alex" Show [Insomnia Radio: Florida]

This first episode of 2008 is a bit of a departure from the norm. I'm playing a few different genres with bands including Sly Poonce, Parachute Musical, and Ashton Allen. Enjoy.

Click more for setlist and linkage!

IR: SoCal Double Shot - The Thieves / 15 North [Insomnia Radio: The SoCal Sessions]

Since we enjoyed doing our previous double shot so much last week, we figured another was in order, this time with two high adrenaline pulsing local rock groups.

The first group is a network favorite, The Thieves, a group transplanted from Oxford England, and living in …

IR Chicago #15 [Insomnia Radio: Chicago]

I am very excited about this episode! Nine AWESOME tracks on this one! Also, I talk about some exciting news in the IR Family!

Click on through for the shownotes.

Dread At The Controls #5: DJ Style [Mikey Dread - Dread At The Controls]

Showcasing some of the prominent Jamaican DJ's of the 1970's.

In the USA, the DJ is called "The Selector."

In Jamaica the DJ (man or woman) who works the microphone at a party, or dance, or studio recording is called the DJ. But in Jamaica the man or woman who PLAYS the …