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Insomnia Radio: UK #47 – Back in the UK
March 29, 2008
After our visits to SXSW, now we’re back in the UK for this episode.
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Song List and Links:
Slaves To Gravity – Mr Regulator, Pluto
From: London
Album: Scatter The Crow (31 Mar 2008)
Buy: Amazon
Links: Myspace | slavestogravity.com
Bauhaus – Too Much 21st Century, International Bullet Proof Talent
From: Beyond The Flat Field
Album: Go Away White (2008)
Buy: iTunes
Links: Myspace | bauhausmusik.com
Homespun – Viva La Future (What a Crisis), 100 Nations
From: Rhyl , Wales
Album: Viva La Future (2008)
Buy: iTunes
Links: Myspace | sexreadymindcontrol.com
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IR SoCal Fireside Theatre: Cry Havoc
March 27, 2008
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 ring.
Just past midnight on Sunday morning, a friend and I had the pleasure of watching the Huntington Beach/LA based group, “Cry Havoc” assault a local crowd with their fiery punk rock ‘Easter hymns’ in the early morning hours. Can I get a witness?
I had seen this group a few times before, as they were in a battle of the bands I had assisted in judging previously, although every single band from our market lost in the end (pending one last round of wildcard results). Um, not my fault man.
I managed to snap several pictures of the night’s events which you can view over on Flickr. Most are hastily taken during the last two songs, which generally sent the assembled crowd and opening groups up onto the stage, culminating in a ripping cover of Face to Face’s “Disconnected”.
Check these guys out on their way up:
1) Cry Havoc – Ghost Town | snocap
2) Cry Havoc – From the Stars | snocap
IR Detroit #17 – I’m Back!
March 23, 2008
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I think it’s been long enough! It’s time for Insomnia Radio:Detroit to return!
This episode I give the run down with the happenings across the Insomnia Radio Network, as well as bring you 6 great songs!
Music from:
Dirty Americans
The Sleepers (Thanks to Kara from IR:Chicago for the track!)
Totally Disturbed
Broken Day Machine
Overheadspace
Girl Scout Hand Grenade
If your in a band from the Motor City, and you’d like your music on IR:Detroit, send me an email with your mp3s to: detroit AT Insomniaradio DOT net !!
Insomnia Radio #153 (AAC)
March 22, 2008
Not really Enhanced
For those of you loyal IR Subscribers using the Enhanced feed, I’m posting this in aac/m4a format, but I can’t do the chapter stuff that you Mac guys can do. Sorry.
For the full show notes please go here
Insomnia Radio #153
March 22, 2008
Regional Roundup 5
A special Episode of Insomnia Radio – News, and a trip around the Regions
News
Jason and Scott: MIA
Insomnia Radio Regional Shows
Around the Regions
Insomnia Radio: UK
9Lies – Touch the Sky
From: Belfast
Album: Halfway from Nowhere (2008)
Links: Myspace | 9lies.net
Insomnia Radio: San Diego
bill – Foot In Mouth Disease
From: San Diego
Album: End Of The Hits (2008)
Buy: thebandbill.com
Links: Myspace | thebandbill.com
Insomnia Radio: The SoCal Sessions
Fono – On The Line
From: San Diego
Album: Too Broken To Break (2008)
Free Download: fono.net/free
Buy: fono.net
Links: Myspace | fono.net
Insomnia Radio: Baltimore
Splitsville – Yearbook
From: Baltimore
Album: Let`s Go (The Best Of Splitsville) (2007)
Buy: Not Lame
Links: Myspace | splitsville.com
Insomnia Radio: Turkey
Divan – Sofra
From: Turkey / Germany
Album: Single (2007)
Links: Myspace | divanmusic.de
Insomnia Radio: Chicago
The Good Luck Joes – Frozen
From: Milwaukee
Album: What Do You Think Of That Noise (2006)
Buy: iTunes
Links: Myspace | thegoodluckjoes.com
Insomnia Radio: Orlando
The OaKs – For Hugh Thompson
From: Orlando
Album: Our fathers and the Things They Left Behind (2006)
Links: Myspace | theoaksband.com
Insomnia Radio: New Zealand
Donald Reid – All The Advice
From: Auckland
Album: In A Taxi Home (2006)
Buy: iTunes
Links: Myspace | donaldreid.co.nz
Insomnia Radio: Detroit
OttO Vector – Dr Wiley
From: Dearborn
Album: 5 Bits To Byte (2007)
Buy: iTunes
Links: Myspace | ottovector.com
Insomnia Radio: Florida
The Picture Show – Bleem
From: Jacksonville
Album: Shatters Into Discontent (2008)
Buy: Newbury
Links: Myspace | thepictureshowband.com
IR Chicago #18 – I’m Back!
March 20, 2008
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
Cast the Stone – Iron Fist Dillusion
Crashing Waves – The Lifeline
Shake, Rattle and Stall – American Taxi
Shed My Skin – Echobliss
The More I Lose – Disonic
Mexico – Munroe
Forgive Me – Munroe
Other Link Mentioned
Comment Line 1-206-339-8893
IR Chicago Merchandise
March 15, 2008
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 Chicago swag!
SXSW: Quick Check-in from Austin
March 15, 2008
The SXSW Music Festival has really been an experience unlike no other, with overlapping bands playing in every available space within the space of several city blocks. Its musical gluttony at its finest.
I’m moving into day four of the festival, and honestly having trouble getting ANY blogging or recording done due to my hotel’s proximity away from the downtown area, Austin’s lack of cabs, and the overflowing music menu that was presented to me causing severe ADD.
I’ve forgone all panels, as I’d rather watch music than talking heads, having seen about forty groups over the three days I’ve been here. I’m even debating whether I want to shlep around swag today due to the ridiculous amount of walking that I’ve been doing. Mixed with the heat, and most of the time, alcohol, you are fully exhausted by day’s end.
There are lots of legends here. I ran into John Doe from X yesterday while waiting in line for food, and saw Mick Jones perform yesterday. Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols and Lou Reed are also apparently here, not to mention several groups you might have heard of from the past, such as the UK based The Wedding Present or The English Beat. David Gedge (of tWP) stopped and asked to look at my map a few days back, which was a total trip. I believe he was looking for ‘Oasis’, most likely a street in town, but definitely made me do a double take.
I’ve been spending an hour or two each day laboriously loading the pics of the festival into Flickr from an old laptop that keeps freezing. There is a lot to say, but for now I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.
Time to go find a cab and see what the final day has in store.
Insomnia Radio: UK #46 – UK@SXSW-2
March 15, 2008
Song List and Links:
Scanners – Raw
From: London
Links: Myspace | scannersmusic.com
Robots in disguise – We’re in the Music Biz
From: London
Links: Myspace | robotsindisguise.co.uk
Trash Fashion – Why can’t we be Friends
From: London
Links: Myspace | trashfashion.co.uk
Pinstripe – Did I say?
From: Shepton Mallet
Links: Myspace | pinstripe.mu
The Wedding Present – Interstate 5
From: Manchester
Links: Myspace | theweddingpresent.co.uk
Stoney – Jailbird
From: Sheffield
Links: Myspace | stoney.mu
Simian Mobile Disco – Sleep Deprivation
From: London
Links: Myspace | simianmobiledisco.co.uk
Sons & Daughters – The Nest
From: Glasgow
Links: Myspace | sonsanddaughtersloveyou.com
The Blackout – Prepare for a Wound
From: Merthyr Tydfil
Links: Myspace | theblackoutmusic.co.uk
The Cribs – You were always the one
From: Wakefield
Links: Myspace | thecribs.com
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Insomnia Radio: UK #45 – UK@SXSW-1
March 14, 2008
Song List and Links:
Our Lunar Activities – It Comes in Waves
From: Stornaway
Links: Myspace
British Sea Power – Down on the Ground
From: Brighton
Links: Myspace | britishseapower.co.uk
KOOPA – The Crash
From: Colchester
Links: Myspace | koopatheband.com
Bearsuit – Foxy Boxer
From: Norwich
Links: Myspace | bearsuit.co.uk
Does it offend you, yeah? – Let’s make out
From: Earth
Links: Myspace | doesitoffendyou.com
Freddie Stevenson – The Monkey with Two Black Eyes
From: London
Links: Myspace | freddiestevenson.com
Jim Noir – Key of C
From: Manchester
Links: Myspace | barsuk.com/bands/jimnoir
Lightspeed Champion – Everyone I know is listening to Crunk
From: London
Links: Myspace | lightspeedchampion.com
Los Campesinos! – You! Me! Dancing!
From: Cardiff
Links: Myspace | loscampesinos.com
Jyrojets – I had something wonderful
From: Inverness
Links: Myspace | jyrojets.com
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Insomnia Radio, Signing Off
March 13, 2008
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 no RIGHT time to do this, just the NECESSARY time.
In the past 3 months I have resigned from what I thought would be a successful business venture for the network and myself, been screwed to the tune of over $20, 000, been handed divorce papers, left home, and lost my beloved grandfather. Yea, this is the distilled version of course…
But as they say, something’s gotta give.
I feel as if I should dedicate 5000 words to defending this decision, I feel I owe that to you. But I’m exhausted, and I’m going to ask that you trust me, that this is literally the only option that feels right in my life. You would think Insomnia Radio would bring me sanity, excitement, comfort, but that’s not the case. And though I DID really enjoy recording the last 2 episodes, I just can’t get that back. So much of what’s happened over the past year with Thimble media has unfortunately spoiled it all for me.
The emails never end, the packages never end, the maintenance never ends, the promotion never ends.
I’ve had my success with the show, and while it’s not monetary, I’m ok with that. It changed lives, literally at times, and propelled many individuals and many bands into better places. Those of you reading this, it’s my sincere hope that it’s had a positive impact on you as well.
Look, it’s not all sour grapes and depressing goodbyes. Our regional shows live on, and now that I feel I can be completely honest with you – two of them deserve to take over my show. IR: SoCal & IR: Chicago. Charles & Kara are ridiculously dedicated, have impeccable taste in music, and have the passion for all of this that I have simply lost. (This isn’t to say our other shows are equally good, but these two are in your face all the time!) You may see their content on the IR proper feed soon. I haven’t decided what to do, but I will say NOT to unsubscribe. I wouldn’t mind grabbing the mic on occasion.
I guess I could go on for pages. Bottom line: Thanks for believing, thanks for listening, thanks for spreading the word. Now, please redirect your attention to several other regional shows who are more than deserving of your ears.
Can’t think of anything else, and this was more difficult than I thought.
Keep it loud, keep it indie, and stay real;
Jason Evangelho
[SXSW] The Von Bondies: Pale Bride
March 11, 2008
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, “We were having national touring acts play our house for free beer a floor to sleep on and we could never get anyone to go on early. So Don (VB Drummer) and i just started a band to play first. It was called the Baby Killers. i had never even held a guitar.”
That’s just fucking killer!
Check them out @ SXSW at 11:00 PM at Emo’s Annex (600 Red River St).
ARTIST: The Von Bondies | Homepage |
TRACK: Pale Bride
ALBUM: Love, Hate And Then There’s You
IR: SoCal – Last Night in Los Angeles
March 11, 2008
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 tonight is my last night in Los Angeles, well… kinda.
I’ll be flying out solo early tomorrow morning as part of a sorely needed personal trip, that will definitely spill into the Insomnia Radio realm to some degree. I’ve always wanted to attend SXSW but haven’t gotten around to it until now. I guess you could say everything came together at the right time, with an extra side jaunt at the tail end to visit family in the Houston area.
After slogging through about 800 band files the festival has offered online, I’ve compiled an overlapping Read more
The Duke Spirit: Lassoo
March 10, 2008
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 promote it.
Check them out on the first night of SXSW at 1:00 AM @ Buffalo Billiards. (201 E. 6th St.)
“Lassoo” is from the album “Neptune”. Get it on iTunes.
While you’re at the iTunes Music Store, SUBSCRIBE to IR: Daily Dose!
ARTIST: The Duke Spirit | Homepage |
TRACK: Lassoo (Dowload it!)
ALBUM: Neptune
IR: SoCal Spotlight – Aulta
March 9, 2008
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 ANNOUNCE THAT…
Aulta has just released two completely NEW tracks over at their website (found below), which are called “Come On” and “Earth Glow”. These are both going to be released on independent label, Math Records!
I WISH TO ANNOUNCE THAT…
A is for Aulta!
TRACKS FEATURED
1) Aulta – High on Life
2) Aulta – Lose Your Breath
