MarchMar 30 Sunday 08
After our visits to SXSW, now we're back in the UK for this episode.
MarchMar 28 Friday 08
Clearing the palette after a complex musical odyssey in Texas, I figured what would be better than heading to a punk show down on the edge of Newport Beach in order to cleanse some of the cloying pretentious hipster residue out of the system, and make my ears finally …
A special Episode of Insomnia Radio - News, and a trip around the Regions
MarchMar 21 Friday 08
Hey Guys! Yes I am back and feeling better than ever!! This episode has a lot of AWESOME music that will rock your socks off! I will share an update about my surgery and share BIG news about the future for IR!
Marionette's Eyes - Mindsight
All to You - Lucid Ground
MarchMar 16 Sunday 08
A few of you were wondering where you can get the IR Chicago mug that you saw in the last show image! Well here ya go! Not only can you get the mug but, you can also get tees, sweatshirts, clock, teddy bear and more! Just go to www.cafepress.com/irchicago for your IR …
MarchMar 15 Saturday 08
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MarchMar 13 Thursday 08
This is an emotional post to write, and as such it's going to be stripped down to the essence. I have battled this decision for awhile, but I have to say goodbye to my show, and to all of you amazing hardcore indie fans, and move on. Hopefully you all realize there is …
You know, I was going to write something cool, but after reading this from their SXSW bio what else could I say?
The Von Bondies formed in the suburbs of Detroit Michigan at a party house where no one wanted to be the opening act. Says frontman Jason Stollsteimer, …
MarchMar 11 Tuesday 08
If any of you haven't noticed all my excessive posts on Twitter yammering on about all the bands playing this year at the South by SouthWest Music Festival in Austin, TX... well... this posting is to confirm it to the rest of all ya'll. I'm going to Austin this year and …
MarchMar 10 Monday 08
Heading to SXSW? Damn, I wish I was! If I was going, I'd be sure to check out The Duke Spirit. This London 5 piece fronted by the OH-SO-HOT Leila Moss is sure to rock the house. Their new album, Neptune, was just released last month so they are riding high and hard to …
I WISH TO ANNOUNCE THAT...
Apple Valley based progressive rock band Aulta will be performing at two upcoming shows here in the Southland over the next few weeks, specifically in Fullerton at The Alley and then a week or so later in Universal City at BB Kings!
I WISH TO …
MarchMar 5 Wednesday 08
The Whigs have A LOT going for them, the least of which includes being positively recognized by Rolling Stone, Spin, Conan O'Brien, Entertainment Weekly, and StereoGum. Oh, and Pitchfork even gave their new record "Mission Control" a 7.0. (you know how damn strict …
MarchMar 4 Tuesday 08
Artist: Chuck Prophet | Homepage | Myspace |
Track: Freckle Song
Album: Soap and Water
San Fran's own Chuck Prophet is rockin' the house at SXSW. After touring the world, massive media exposure and the like, thinking man's rocker Chuck Prophet is as cool and down …

I figured it would be appropriate for IR Seattle to make it's entrance into the new website where it left off. The show has seen it's share of ups and downs, but it was always full of energetic hosting and quality music from the Pacific …
MarchMar 3 Monday 08

ARTIST: The Faceless Werewolves | Myspace |
TRACK: Pardon Me Are Those You Claws On My Back
Fuzz bubble guitar all the way! Reminiscent of early 80's glam-pop, The Faceless Werewolves bring a euro- feeling sophisti-pop flavor. Making me feel somewhat dirty and yet …
IR Chicago - Getting Lost in the Music
I have been listening to my mp3 player A LOT these days! This is a collection of songs that when shuffled to I couldn't resist listening to them. Some of the lyrics are a little depressing but, you really do get lost in the …
MarchMar 1 Saturday 08
Continuing our Daily Dose/SXSW Festivus, here's a band whose members represent a very strong history. Collectively coming from such bands as errortype:11, Gay for Johnny Depp, Into Another, and Walking Concert, they have a hard edged sound reminiscent of Muze and …
This special show I spotlight on a Folk-Pop duo from Chicago. Rue Royale is the name of this duo, Brookln and Ruth Dekker. They have recently released their full length self titled CD this February! Soon heading to Europe for their European tour. I have been …