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JuneJun 14 Saturday 08
This Car Up: Tarzan vs. Graham Chapman [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
Today we present one of Boston, Massachusetts best kept secrets, This Car Up. Since our basketball team in LA is currently being spanked by Boston as I type this, I figured today was as good as any to pay tribute to the musical scene there... and what better way than …
JuneJun 13 Friday 08
King Vidor: Goodbye Tuesday [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
 | King Vidor was formed in 2006 by poet-fist fighter Clem Coleman in Cherry Valley, NY, an enclave of hippy dreams put to pasture. Debut Album "Dirty Little Millionaire" was released in 2007, a collection of folky pop songs recorded with the assorted talents of … |
JuneJun 12 Thursday 08
The Orphan Factory: Chinese Water Torture [For Mrs. Chang] [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
Per listener request, today's selection comes from the Los Angeles based solo project "The Orphan Factory" off the "Sketches, Demoes and Skeletons" collection.
'Chinese Water Torture [For Mrs. Chang]' was apparently written for the mother of the songwriter's childhood …
JuneJun 11 Wednesday 08
The Drowners: Seeing Red Feeling Blue [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
 | "The Drowners are a three-piece based in North London, who formed in January 2007. They are a beautiful rage. They are a mirror for your self-disgust. They want to mean something. They want to change people's lives. They will be everything." [from GDM EPK] Hear … |
JuneJun 10 Tuesday 08
The Carter Manoeuvre: Someone Who Can [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
Leamington Spa band, previously under the name 'Interloper', changed to 'The Carter Manoeuvre' in 2005. Their music is a fusion of progressive rock mixed with the raw energy and experimental aspects from influences such as 'Radiohead', 'Bloc Party' and 'Broken Social …
JuneJun 9 Monday 08
Insomnia Radio #156: Blackbelt [Insomnia Radio: Kill Your FM]
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 …
The Idea: M.M.D.G. [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
 | Born in a barn in rural Oxfordshire, England back in 2006 THE IDEA is now based in Los Angeles. Look out for new material and shows in California soon. New single "M.M.D.G" ep coming July 3rd 2008. |
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JuneJun 8 Sunday 08
Canon: Don't Trust the Teachers [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
From their 2007 Corporate Records release comes a somewhat progressive stylized rock epic from Hollywood based four-piece, Canon.
Don't Trust the Teachers, seemingly loosely based on the 70s slogan of questioning authority, hits upon some of the qualities that made Pink …
JuneJun 7 Saturday 08
The Last Good Year: Racecar Driver [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
 | With their recent win in the 2007 Indy Music Scene Battle of Birdys and after being voted into Nuvos Best of 2007, The Last Good Year is poised and ready to release their debut album. Working with engineer Jon King (Augustana, The October) from The Smoking Gun … |
JuneJun 6 Friday 08
Blitzen Trapper: Wild Mountain Nation [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
Out of the fifty odd groups I saw in Texas this last March, Blitzen Trapper certainly earned itself a well fought best-in-show on my swollen showcase spreadsheet. The picture I took here is from their performance at the Hot Freaks Day Party, right before a British Sea …
JuneJun 5 Thursday 08
Run West: The Hard Way [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
 | In late 2007 AD, vocalist Nick DiCarlo, guitarist Pete Couto, and drummer Ryan Wegner began writing music for what is now Run West. While playing together in successful bands through college at Columbia University, the three accrued a great deal of experience in … |
JuneJun 4 Wednesday 08
Katharine Hepburn's Voice: Out Like This [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
From Seattle, we are pleased to bring you Katharine Hepburn's Voice, two very close friends (D.W. Burnam & Shannon Perry) who came together to form their 'band' after being in a previous music project called "Dalmations". Dabbling in a variety of sounds, they …
JuneJun 3 Tuesday 08
The Rollo Treadway: Dear Mr. Doe [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
"Where are the children of table 34?"
JuneJun 2 Monday 08
Throw Me the Statue: About to Walk [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
Seattle's own Throw Me the Statue released their debut album "Moonbeams" earlier this year, which was crafted with the assistance of Casey Foubert (Sufjan Stevens, Pedro The Lion).
TMtS was formed by Scott Reitherman after he began self-releasing CDs of buzzy, lo-fi …
JuneJun 1 Sunday 08
Snovonne: My Sweet Fiend [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
"MY SWEET FIEND" - THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THE UPCOMING ALBUM "IT'S SNO, BABY - NOT SUGAR" WILL BE OUT ON JUNE 17TH!
 | Writing songs has been her no.1 passion since a very early age. Not much has changed in this direction. Snovonne keeps composing and recording new … |
MayMay 31 Saturday 08
Dead Leaf Echo: Pale Fire (Ulrich Schnauss mix) [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
A wave of sound has emerged in New York, slowly swelling and sweeping you into the beautiful dreamscape created by nu-gaze three piece Dead Leaf Echo.
LG, Mike DiLalla, and Liza B have manged to mirror the epic sonic wash-out created by such pioneers as Lush and …
MayMay 30 Friday 08
Low of the Low: Reduce to Zero [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
 | Chicago based "Low of the Low" isn't interested in being just any average, ordinary American rock band like most out today - that's obvious at first listen. Their gritty, groove driven guitar work and attitude scream through the speakers as you listen to any song … |
IR: 155 - Taking Flight [Insomnia Radio: Kill Your FM]
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 …
MayMay 29 Thursday 08
Anchor Down: Word War I [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
Attention all pastors, church leaders, and acolytes! Oh wait...S*#t. Wrong Anchordown.
Out of Portland, Oregon sails a more fiery version of Anchor Down; swilling beer, belting out anthemic punk rock cannonfire as they bear down on your city, and providing a fresh …
MayMay 28 Wednesday 08
The Modern Fighting Vehicles: Robot [Insomnia Radio: Daily Dose MP3 Blog]
"The HardcorePostpunkElectricIndieShockRock Scene.."
 | The MFV are a four piece indie/alternative band from the South East [UK]. They formed in 2005 and have been promoting themselves heavily since the release of their first E.P (ROBOT) in 2007. "We formed in school … |