IR: The SoCal Sessions #3 – New Years Evetronica

After last week’s session we do a quick 180 and bring in New Years with an all-electronica celebration. In honor of all the DJ driven events that occur every year-end all the way from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, we bring you the following five high energy artists to end out 2006 with a bang.

Zeroleen and Noisemaker bring us a big beat flavored ska/dance mix from Venice, CA, while Los Angeles based Glycerin and Techno Squirrels (w/ Robert Jax) conjure up vocal ruminations of Ofra Haza with their own unique tracks. DJ Stoltz generously brings us his version of Auld Lang Syne to top out the night, and HBA keeps things going until dawn in Nueva York with their brand new mix of “Music Don’t Stop” by Nebulae.

So, if you are heading to Vegas, New York, Giant Maximus, Times Square West @ Paramount Studios, Together As One @ the LA Sports Arena, Big Night San Diego, enjoying a mellow night of twirling knobs at home, or hell… even the REO Speedwagon sit-down in Agoura Hills, this one is for you:

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THE PERFORMERS
1) Zeroleen – All Good (Noiseshaper Dance dub) | buy
2) Glycerin – Beautiful Day
3) Techno Squirrels – Robert Jax vs Techno Squirrels (remix) | buy
4) DJ Stoltz – Auld Lang Syne (clip) | buy
5) Hot Bitch Arsenal – Music Don’t Stop (Nebulae’s remix)

EXTRA MENTIONS
E-mail DJ Stoltz
IODA Promonet
Noiseshaper, Nebulae, Robert Jax
Freesound

IR Orlando #13: Sending 2006 Out With a Bang

Well, well, well… It’s episode 13 at long last! Sorry for the long delay. I didn’t intend to take quite that long of a break between shows. I recently started a new job which takes a lot of time and energy, not to mention a week away for training and then I picked up a nasty virus that I’m only just getting over after almost 3 weeks (and a bout of total laryngitis at one point too!). This show is a bit harder rocking than most of my shows – I happened to have a number of submissions with a hard edge, so I thought I’d wrap them up into one face-melting, ass-kicking package to send 2006 out with a bang!

1. Dirty Hammock | Adipose Fear
MySpace
OCALA, DUNNELLON, GAINESVILLE, Florida
They are working on an EP and they have some mp3s available on their website for downloading.

2. Only After Five | Without You
MySpace
Winter Haven, FL
Unbroken Reliance is completely sold out, but in the mean time you can pick up their 4 song demo for $5! In the early Winter of 2006 Only After Five will be working on the final stages of their first full length album (Not Yet Titled)
to follow up their release of the 2005 E.P. Unbroken Reliance.

3. Orphans of Aliens | 20,000 Leagues Into the Sky
The Orphans are currently playing all over Florida and recording their debut self titled album.

4. Rigid | Get Over It
MySpace
Kissimmee-based hard rockin’ Rigid has several mp3’s you can download from their website.

5. Big Bang Radio | Feel It When You’re Gone
West Palm Beach, FL
MySpace
These guys just made it to the final 16 of the Bodog Battle of the Bands – watch for it on national TV! They are working on a brand new CD with Grammy award winning producer/engineer Bob Rosa.

6. Shwill & the NUG | 2 am
Shwill is the guy behind Bulldog Audio. He handles vocals, guitars, drums, synths, bass, percussion, songwriting, programming, engineering, producing, studio ownership, management, booking, merchandising and promotions. He plays numerous venues around Orlando, including weekly gigs:
Every Tuesday Nite from 10:30pm to 2am at The Haven Lounge at 6700 Aloma Ave. in Winter Park, Florida
And every Thursday from 10:30pm to 2am at Natura Coffee and Tea at 12078 Collegiate Way in Orlando, Florida
Check his MySpace page for venues and dates in Northern Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee in January 2007

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IR: The SoCal Sessions #2 – California Soul

Welcome back for episode #2 of the SoCal Sessions. We’ve got five more great LA based (and related) artists in this new session that might help you conjure up the imagery of a less developed California.

The title of this show, “California Soul”, was coined from a Mother Hips song that reflects on the hardships of grinding out a living making music on the road. The phrase was immediately adopted to label the unique sound of the Hips and the many bands they’ve inspired over their 12+ year tenure. However California Soul embodies more than simply a sound. It’s a lifestyle and culture celebrated in the music halls, on the beaches, and in the mountains across much of the western parts of the United States” – Californiasoul.org

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THE STORYTELLERS
1) The Antiques – Crook
2) The Mother Hips – Red Tandy
3) Slackstring – Out of Place (live)
4) Nico Stai – Like Alcohol
5) Fontaine – Running on Empty

LOCALES TO EXPLORE
The Freesound Project
IR: San Francisco
IR: Baltimore
Sundown Lounge (LA Based Podzine)
IR: Live in the Lounge
IODA Promonet
Association of Music Podcasters (AMP)

See you earlier than usual next week, right before New Years, for an upbeat electronica session from a handful of angelenos – a perfect opportunity to use those glowsticks that you’ve all unconsciously stashed.

IR: San Francisco #28 – Psychedelic Psycelebration

Hey gang! Last episode of 2006 comin’ at ya, featuring six Bay Area bands and two from elsewhere, all of whom would not be out of place in the late 60’s or early 70’s pantheon of pop music. Thanks for tuning in this year, and stay with me as I come back smokin’ in 2007!

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• Preston School of Industry: Somethings Happen Always
• Parchman Farm: Chosen Child
• Dora Flood: The View
• The Skygreen Leopards: Disciples of California
• The Herms: Volleyball
• The Brian Jonestown Massacre: Who?
• Mumpsy: Change of Heart
• Turn Me On Dead Man: Killer Sound Waves from Space

Send me any feedback you have, psychedelic or not, to scott (at) insomniaradio (dot) net.

IR Chicago #2

At long last, Episode 2 is officially in the can. What the hell does that mean anyway? Don’t despair for it will all be irrelevant once you dive into the musical goodness of this episode. We’ve got some great music from some great local bands so jump right on in.

And, oh yeah, GO BEARS!!!!!
Setlist:

• 18 Speed Tranny: Sheeple
  
• The Good Luck Joe’s: The Sun Explodes and No You Don’t
• Jumpin Bone: Running Free (email me for info)
  
• Lonnie Brooks: You Know What My Body Needs | Alligator Records
• Braam: My Queen

IR Chicago #2 mp3

Insomnia Radio #117: June 2006 (Day 6)

We’re halfway there! Thanks for all of your thoughtful feedback so far, it’s been a little draining doing 12 episodes straight, but infinitely fun as well. Enjoy June 06!

JUNE 2006 RETROSPECTIVE
1) Chris Juergensen – House on the Hill
2) 1986 – Laughing
3) Arma Secreta – Segue/Debris
4) The Shakes – Liberty Jones
5) Medications – Twine Time
6) PicketLine – Dancin’
7) Hopewell – Calcutta
8 ) 1986 – Mechanical Dreams

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Insomnia Radio #116: May 2006 (Day 5)

May 2006 was a surprisingly uneventful month for IR…but there were plenty of musical gems. Enjoy!

MAY 2006 RETROSPECTIVE
1) Syntenic – Beat My Chest
2) Fusion – Saccharine
3) Chance – Independent
4) Skydaddy – High Ho Stereo
5) Vedera – The Falling Kind
6) Young has Beens – Wrong
7) The Spies – Ruby
8 ) De La Vega – Live or Die
9) Nathan Asher & The Infantry – Turn up the Faders

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Insomnia Radio #115: April 2006 (Day 4)

Welcome to Day 4 (not Day 5 as I say in the show…I was told there would be no math…) of the 2006 recap on Insomnia Radio.

*THIS EPISODE IS NOT WORK SAFE. Not Remotely.

APRIL 2006 RETROSPECTIVE
1) New End Original – Lukewarm
2) Paramore – Pressure
3) The Sleepers – Jet Set Trash
4) Freeflow – I Can Do
5) Shimmerplanet – Silence of Midnight
6) Blame Amy – Perfect Fit
7) The Girlfriend Experience – Kiss Kiss
The Matthew Show – Office Suite, Part I
9) Holiday With Maggie – Recover & Reset
10) Futuristic Sex Robotz – Fuck the MPAA

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IR: San Francisco #27 – Totally Free Podcast

Well, it is, ya know… Starting off with some musical comedy, the show steamrolls into your ears, and hopefully the songs make you want to go back and listen again, buy shit, and go crazy downloadin’. This show features seven great bands/artists from the Bay Area and a killer combo from Florida. Oh yeah: it ain’t even remotely worksafe. Just be forewarned.

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The Free Shit:

• Mark Silverman: Totally Free Song!!! | totally free .mp3
• The Slicks: Here In My Town
• High Like Five: No Dice
• Crash the Satellites: Never Been to Houston
• Cult of Sue Todd: Myth of Dirt
• Boneless Children Foundation: Carl Sagan
• The Rum Diary: Assassins in Mocassins
• Film School: p.s.

The Free Shouts:

• IR: Orlando
• The return of IR: Florida
• Tonight’s beverage of choice

Hit me up: scott (at) insomniaradio (dot) net

Insomnia Radio #114: March 2006 (Day 3)

March was simply chaotic. 9 episodes of IR, a live production w/ Chance, The Thieves, and Recliner. Working full time. Regional shows launching, a run with advertising, phew! But as always, music took center stage.

MARCH 2006 RETROSPECTIVE
1) Lorenzo’s Music – All I Want
2) Berman – Send Me to the End
3) Jason Loewenstein – Casserole
4) Snowden – Good News
5) Emptyself – Liberated
6) Mighty Flashlight – Ballet Skool
7) Supraluxe – Sugar Chalet
Recliner – Kept Me Around
9) The Thieves – Silverliner
10) Chance – My Oh My

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Insomnia Radio #113: February 2006 (Day 2)

Welcome back gang! Day 2 of the IR 2006 recap kicks off with one of my all time favorites by the Negatones and continues with 7 more tracks that get lodged in your cranium.

FEBRUARY 2006 RETROSPECTIVE
1) The Negatones – And So My Troubles Began
2) The Brimstone Solar Radiation Band – Apple Pies & Orange Sky
3) The Phenomenauts – Mission
4) Bidwell – August 15th
5) Thriving Ivory – Angels on the Moon
6) Sarah Fimm – Paradise
7) Troubled Hubble – Ear Nose & Throat
8 ) Slowride – Just Do It

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Insomnia Radio #112: January 2006 (Day 1)

Welcome to the insanity! Of course I had to go out of 2006 with style, so welcome to the first of 12 consecutive daily episodes leading up to December 25th, celebrating the best music from 2006 on IR. Free up some hard drive space, crank your speakers, and enjoy.

JANUARY 2006 RETROSPECTIVE
1) Front Row for the Meltdown – Do the Future Shock
2) INQ – Look Inside
3) Devin Davis – Giant Spiders
4) The Bloodsugars – Bloody Mary
5) Dead Heart Bloom – Sodom
6) Steve Burns – Mighty Little Man
7) The Mendoza Line – Morbid Craving
8 ) The Picture Show – Majestic

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IR: San Francisco #26 – Happy Holidays 2006

I couldn’t let this holiday season go by without recording a holiday-specific episode. Featuring bands from the Bay Area (who knew Dr. Elmo was from Novato, in Marin County?!) and elsewhere, I present you with 12 songs for the 12 days of Christmas. And if anyone can tell me what that phrase means, I’ll send you a special treat. (How about Recliner’s latest CD?!) Hit me up at scott (at) insomniaradio (dot) net with candy canes (you liked the show) or coal (you didn’t like it so much). Enjoy!

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Santa’s Little Helpers:

Dean Martin: Jingle Bells (Dan the Automator remix)
Jingle Punx: Joy to the World
Dr. Elmo (feat. Darian): Hip Hopped Grandma
Imaad Wasif: The New Year
OFM: Egg Noggin
Hotspur: Naughty
The Robot Ate Me: Wonderland
Uncle Seth: O Come All Ye Faithful
Santa Claus: Sick of Christmas
Epic Hero: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Mary Timony Band: Hapi Holidaze
East of Western: Little Drummer Boy

The Reindeer Handlers:

IODA Promonet
Kill Rock Stars Winter Holiday Album
IR: Baltimore
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Insomnia Radio #111: Swagger

A playlist that’s been burning a hole in my head for weeks. A brand new open source method of producing IR. This episode has a bit of brevity and a ton of rock and roll swagger. . .In case I don’t make it back for another show before the end of 2006, here’s wishing you all the very best in holiday cheer, dysfunctional families, and fine alcohol.

*.MP3 FILE NOT AVAILABLE* | Subscribe to Insomnia Radio | Subscribe to IR: Daily Dose

The Swagger:

• Stereomovers: Waiting | last.fm | iTunes
• The Muggs: Monster | Buy from the Band | eMusic
• Decora: Sticks and Stonecutters | Free Mp3’s | Decora Merch
• *Buckfast: Ca. | eMusic | CDBaby
• Building A Better Spaceship: Falling in Line | CDBaby
• Apollo Sunshine: lord | Buy CD + Merch from their site
• The Thieves: Don’t You Lose Me | CDBaby

* = DRM-free downloads available. More bang for your buck, more buck for the bands

IR Open Source Version 2!!!:

• Audacity BETA 1.3.2 (great feature is that it normalizes audio the second it’s imported..)

• AmaroK Media Player It’s available for OSX and Linux.

• SuSE Linux 10.1 6 CD’s worth of software. Zero dollars.

More Things To Click:

• IR: SoCal Sessions
• IR: Chicago Launched | Subscribe Here

IR: The SoCal Sessions #1 – Podcast

Welcome!

I’m Charles Stepczyk and I’d like to officially take the bear leash from the main show host Jason E. and fire up “The SoCal Sessions” music grinder. IR San Diego will continue as normal on this feed, with a bit of my Southern Californian family dancing and singing on the side. Don’t forget to tip the artists if you enjoy them, and please no taunting the dancing bear!

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SOCAL FAMILY PERFORMERS
1) Buckfast: Ca.
2) Space Mtn: Hovercraft
3) Cerulean: Like Fading Stars
4) The Hectors: Cold Star
5) Letting Up Despite Great Faults: Maybe I’ll Hide With You

THINGS FOR YOU TO CLICK
E-mail Charles @ The SoCal Sessions
Subscribe to Original Insomnia Radio
Freesound