IR Orlando #2

Hey guys… I’m back for another installment of great Orlando tunes! This week, we’ll be spanning genres from retro rock to punk to electronica…

Running time: approx. 33 minutes

The Music:
Courtneys ‘Bodman Bunny’
This is from the brand new EP ‘Shake It If You Got It.’
If you had to describe their sound, you might say it’s polka pop, hip hop, bee bop, indie rock, circus and The Orlando Weekly said that ‘each song drifts from complete dance party to riot-grrl bitchfest.’

Très Bien ‘Easy to Love Me’
MySpace
‘Captured in Colour’ CD is available at their MySpace site for $10
These guys are a incredibly high-energy young band out of Clearwater, Florida.
They are touring all around the U.S. in September – check MySpace site for details.
>>Aug 4 TSI Jacksonville
>>Aug 29 1982 Gainesville

Brad Leo and the Heartstoppers ‘Red Shoes’
Brad’s back from the premature demise of Brad Leo & the Consumers. They are working a full-length CD but in the meantime, you can preview tunes on their MySpace page.

Fashion! Fashion! and the Image Boys ‘Busted Life’
MySpace site
Florida’s Dying website/store
This track is from a split 7′ with the Functional Blackouts, on the Florida’s Dying label.
>>Aug 17 Wills Pub
>>Aug 20 Wills Pub

Amy Steinberg ‘Wide Sky Life’
MySpace
Amy has been a fixture on the Orlando music scene for many years. She is a classically trained pianist, having started at the age of 4. She’s self-taught on guitar. She has won many awards, including Songwriter of the Year from the Songwriter Showcases of America and Best Solo Performer at the Orlando Music Awards. She also an accomplished poet who has competed in Poetry Slams all over the country, and she has written and performed several very successful one-woman theatrical
presentations at the Orlando Fringe Festival. She has recently become a full-time touring musician, so check her MySpace site for upcoming shows. This song is from her 7th independent release, ‘Must Be The Moon,’ available at CD Baby.

Michael Powell ‘Haven’t I’
MySpace
OK, so this is slightly cheating, since Michael is from Jacksonville, which is a little north of Central Florida, but I wanted to play it on my show anyway. You see, the multi-talented Mr. Powell is also the host of Insomnia Radio Florida where he brings you the best hard rockin’ music from all over the Sunshine State. He also has another podcast called Spinn Sessions where he showcases his style of club DJing and mixing.

Beat Mavericks ‘Target Rich Environment’
Vinyl Chemistry Records
This is a project involving 2 guys:
Buddah-Kai, who used to be the resident DJ at Barbarellas, and has played
guest spots at Firestone, Antigua and the Blue Room in Orlando, and
Dr. Dabble, who got his start at the young age of 14, back in 1994.
You can buy their stuff at the Vinyl Chemistry website.

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Insomnia Radio #96: The Freedom From Retail Episode

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Running Time: 57 minutes
Rating: Worksafe!

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For the first time in 9 years or so, I’m enjoying a weekend off from a job I’ll never clock in for again. As such, the commentary is quirky, unprofessional, and hopefully fun. (AKA I’m more thrilled than you can imagine) And the music should speak for itself. . .Ranging in genre from blues rock to hardcore to pop, featuring bands from the US, Switzerland, Japan, and the UK.

I’m seeming to find a comfort zone with these longer episodes, and hopefully you guys and girls feel the same. Let me know!

9 More Reasons IR Exists:

1. Chris Juergensen: Love Dog (Buy @ iTunes)
2. Inkwell: The Tragedy of David Gribble (Buy @ iTunes)
3. Valeze: Go Go Go
4. Zamarro: Baptized in Sweat (Buy @ iTunes)
5. The New Humans: Good Morning Japan
6. Clothes Make the Man: WMD (Check out our Review @ iMP)
7. Neon Thrills: 2 Cigarettes
8. Thin December: Susan (Buy @ iTunes)
9. Sugar Daddie: Wishing Well (Buy @ iTunes)

Mental Doodles, Lost Thoughts, and Plugs:

• MADD PSA
• Mewzik Cast Promo (Psst…he’s only 11!)
• IR Orlando Launches

Question of the Week:

—>What was the 1st concert you ever attended, whether you were DRAGGED there or went of your own free will. Any cool or horrific stories associated with it?

Last Week’s Question: What was your first album purchase? Listener feedback on this episode…

Talkback! jason@insomniaradio.net, MySpace, 206-350-3729, or Odeo Voicemail!
Thanks for listening gang, see ya next time!

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IR: San Francisco #14 – Joel Streeter

This week I’m pleased to bring you an entire episode filled with the music of Joel Streeter. If you like what you hear, click on one of the links below to purchase his latest album Hear Me Out. If nothing else, send him some love and tell him you heard him here on Insomnia Radio: San Francisco!

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File Size: 32.3 MB (.mp3)
Running Time: 35:10

Songs from Hear Me Out:

* Stay Living
* All That You Wanted
* Always So
* Pavement (Everything Is Alright)
* Hear Me Out
* Permanent Release

Buy Hear Me Out:

* iTunes
* CD Baby
* Amazon.com

Joel Streeter Links:

* joelstreeter.com
* MySpace.com

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IR Orlando #1

Hey everybody! Welcome to the newest addition to the IR Family, Insomnia Radio Orlando. As a loyal listener of Jason’s original Insomnia Radio for about the last year or so, it’s really cool to be a part of it now!

I’m excited to bring you a weekly sampling of the best independent music from the Central Florida area. I have to say that I already knew there were a lot of great bands in Orlando or I wouldn’t be doing this podcast, but I’ve been amazed at the sheer volume of vibrant and varied music coming out of our little city. I hope you’ll go check these bands out, show them some love, try to catch their live shows and buy some music from them.

The Music

Derek Lyn Plastic
‘Invisible Skin’
‘Walk the Dead’
Florida’s Dying website/store
These guys have 3 7′ vinyl releases available at only 5 bucks each, postage paid. Their first one, Invisible Skin, is a 6 song EP pressed on clear red vinyl. Their brand new release, Methamphetamines, just came out and you can order it from them at their MySpace page or from the Florida’s Dying website. I’m a big fan of these guys.

StuMpP ‘Car Crash’
StuMpP Grindin’ at CD Baby
These guys were named UCF Band of the Year for 2006-2007. If you’re a regular listener of Insomnia Radio Florida, you heard Michael play this track a few episodes ago. Stumpp began as 2 separate acts – a funk rock jam band & a solo hip hop act. When they came together to play at a CD release party, they clicked so well that they decided to join forces. Their debut was an EP called Stump Grindin’ which you can get a CD Baby, and their forthcoming full-length CD is Stumppanomics. Check out their MySpace page for lots of upcoming shows.
>> Aug 6 @ Finnegan’s Beachside Pub, Flagler Beach, FL
>> Aug 19 @ Duke’s (w/Between the Lines and Semi-soul), Orlando, FL
>> Aug 25 @ UCF Green (w/All American Rejects), Orlando, FL
>> Aug 25 @ Pounders (All American Rejects After Party Concert), Orlando, FL

New Roman Times ‘The Going Away Gift’
MySpace site
New Roman Times is one of my favorite Orlando bands. The founding members are husband and wife team Dan and Josie. This track is from their debut CD, ‘International Affairs’ which you can get at iTunes, Barnes & Noble.com, Tower Records.com, or Park Avenue CDs (if you live in Orlando). The caliber of this band is apparent from the list of bands they’ve supported – a short list includes Death Cab for Cutie, VHS or Beta, The Bravery, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, The Raveonettes and Centro-Matic. Listen in future episodes for tracks from their new ‘Brighter Days Darker Nights’ EP.
They are taking some time off to write new material, but they do have one upcoming gig:
>> Aug 1 @ Back Booth (w/Gasoline Heart and Mike Dunn & the Kings of New England), Orlando FL

Boutros Boutros ‘Falling Trees’
They describe their music as being ‘about love and longing, and trying to capture those first two weeks of a relationship within a three minute pop song.’
This track is from their debut EP ‘Love Goes On.’
I think they have a great sound and am looking forward to their next live show:
>> Aug 4 @ Back Booth, Orlando, FL

The Heathens ‘Stickin’ Around’
Post Records shop
The Heathens’ debut CD ‘Big White House’ just came out on July 3. You can order it from their MySpace page or from the Post Records website. It’s 10 bucks for 15 songs, and this record is what my friends and I call ‘wall to wall’ meaning every song is great – no filler!
They are doing a whirlwind East Coast/midwest tour right now, so try to catch their show if they play in your area.
Check their MySpace site for the most current dates and locations.
>> Jul 24 @ The Rudyard Kipling, Louisville, KY
>> Jul 25 @ TBA, Somewhere, TN
>> Jul 26 @ Lenny’s Bar, Atlanta, GA
>> Jul 27 @ Beta Bar, Tallahassee, FL
>> Jul 28 @ Common Grounds, Gainesville, FL
>> Jul 29 @ Skatepark of Tampa, Tampa, FL
>> Jul 30 @ Will’s Pub (w/The Punching Contest, Hurrah, and Watch Me Disappear), Orlando, FL
>> Aug 5 @ Back Booth (w/Now its Overhead, Summerbirds in the Cellar), Orlando, FL

Marc with a C ‘Stuck With Me’
MySpace
Marc’s Store
This is one catchy song. Marc describes himself as a low-fi guy who loves the hum of a 4-track. He’s into podcasting as well and if you go to his website, marcwithac.com, you can find links to podcasts of some of his live performances. He also has a store there where you can buy his CD’s (there are 3 of those). His new one will be out in late August and it’s called ‘Life’s So Hard.’
>> Aug 4 @ Stardust, Winter Park, FL
>> Aug 26 @ Austin Coffee (record release show), Winter Park, FL
>> Sept 22 @ Stardust, Winter Park, FL

Rocket 88 ‘Rockabilly Hair’
MySpace
These guys are practically an Orlando institution. Formed in 1992, they are back from a lengthy hiatus with all of the original members. They have 2 full length CDs and an early EP available at their website. If you get a chance to catch their super high-energy show, don’t miss it!

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Insomnia Radio #95: More Rock than a Crackhouse

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IR: San Francisco #13 – It’s a Mystery to Me

Lucky Number 13 comin’ straight at ya! I didn’t have quality info on at least half of these bands, but check out the links below and dig around for yourself. As I say in the show, it’s all about the music. So buckle up, turn up the volume, and enjoy!

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File Size: 41.9 MB (.mp3)
Running Time: 45:38

The Amazing 8:
100 Watt Smile: Somewhere
The Junior Panthers: California
Magnetic Health Factory: Cool to Sad
Cronkite: Leonard’s Final Countdown
Anaura: Worse for Drink
Jacket Weather: You Feeling OK?
Artemis: Fountain of Life
The Bellyachers: Heaven Is Blue

The Shouted 3:
GarageBand.com
IR: Seattle
Dave’s Lounge

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IR: San Francisco #12 – Not a Half-Assed Episode

For those of you accustomed to an episode a week, I apologize for my absence. I’ll try to pick up the pace in the coming weeks. Seven songs for you this week plus a ridiculous amount of promos, station IDs, and other preproduced goodness/nonsense.

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File Size: 41.3MB (.mp3)
Running Time: 45 minutes

The Awesome:
The May Fire: Red Eye
Normal Like You: My Intentions
Morning Spy: Foggy Filter
Pidgeon: Strelnikov
“Friends of the Family” – Paramore: Pressure
Loquat: Half-Assed Mechanic
Sky Pilots: Our Name Rings Out

The Family:
Insomnia Radio
IR: Baltimore
IR: Cincinnati
IR: Florida
IR: New York
IR: Orlando
IR: San Diego
IR: Seattle
IR: UK

And
AMPed New Music Weekly

If you’re not already checking out these awesome IR regional shows, then what are you waiting for? Check them out now!

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Insomnia Radio #94: XL

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