IR: The SoCal Sessions #3 – New Years Evetronica
December 29, 2006
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:
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
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IR Orlando #13: Sending 2006 Out With a Bang
December 22, 2006
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
December 21, 2006
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
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.
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IR Chicago #2
December 18, 2006
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
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Insomnia Radio #117: June 2006 (Day 6)
December 18, 2006
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!
(track listing to follow)
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Insomnia Radio #116: May 2006 (Day 5)
December 17, 2006
May 2006 was a surprisingly uneventful month for IR…but there were plenty of musical gems. Enjoy!
The Best of May 2006:
Syntenic: Beat My Chest
Fusion: Saccharine
Chance: Independent
Skydaddy: High Ho Stereo
Vedera: The Falling Kind
Young Has Beens: Wrong
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Insomnia Radio #115: April 2006 (Day 4)
December 15, 2006
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.
The Best of April 2006:
New End Original: Lukewarm
(more of the track listings coming soon)
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Insomnia Radio #114: March 2006 (Day 3)
December 14, 2006
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.
(track listing coming soon)
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