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Dead Leaf Echo: Pale Fire (Ulrich Schnauss mix)
May 31, 2008
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 Swervedriver on their new EP, Pale Fire. The title track from the EP featured here was the sole entry mixed by Ulrich Schnauss, German musician and producer (Depeche Mode, Coldplay, Mojave 3), and released on Dead Leaf Echo’s own label, Year of the Gallon Records.
Clocking in around seven minutes, this track is not to be missed. Be sure to get a copy at CD Baby or part of a hand-numbered limited run at their website above. Also, if you can check out their live shows you are in for a visual treat, as they apparently utilize pieces from their film catalog (as seen above). [cs]
IR: 155 – Taking Flight
May 30, 2008
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 You’ve Never heard. So please make sure that your seat back is in the upright position, and your seatbelt is fastened.
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Low of the Low: Reduce to Zero
May 30, 2008
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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 off of the band’s debut album “Land of Lincoln.” (Coming in the SUMMER!) |
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The Best Music You’ve Never Heard: V4
May 29, 2008
Anchor Down: Word War I
May 29, 2008
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 outtake on the rigors of DIY culture – touring, self made albums, record label dysfunction, and the quest to see all the hard work come together in the end.
Earlier this year they finished up this song ‘Word War I’ which was part of the first few songs songs recorded at Castle bITCHIN studios. WWI is currently free for download at the link above along with another called ‘El Radio’.
Also, Anchor Down has a load of updates, including photos, band member news, and some wicked tour posters created by bandmember Lucas Andrews. Check their blog as well as a choice poster further below.
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“Were gonna wage a war
on everything we’ve ever known”
The Modern Fighting Vehicles: Robot
May 28, 2008
“The HardcorePostpunkElectricIndieShockRock Scene..”
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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 because we thought being in a band would make us irresistible to the fairer sex. We were wrong” James Knaggs – The MFV Since the beginning of 2007 The MFV have performed at over one hundred live events from Southampton to Edinburgh and are now showcasing themselves to the nation as part of the BBC’s “Introducing” program. Without doubt, a competent and impressive live act. “Stylistically, The MFV go big on guitars and straddle both dance/electronica and rock, and are working on developing a sound that no-one else has.” Phil Jackson – BBC South Live |
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Pic Vicious: L.A. Dreamer
May 27, 2008
Lurking in our latest Southern California musical carousel comes Pic Vicious, a sinister local duo backed by the synth beats of Devcon Industries, and whom have roots in the local hip-hop scene.
We definitely have a few select electro-favorites in the LA area, and Pic Vicious have vaulted to the top. The sound on L.A. Dreamer contains the raw 80’s inspired energy of the Bay area’s Von Iva, and the soul and passion of LA local Sam Sparro. You might also hear some similar vocal patterns of a luminary from the 80s in this track, but that’s entirely for you to place.
We believe Pic Vicious are currently working on a debut album, as they have several tracks up on their social site that we can’t seem to find on sale anywhere. We also noticed that those who’ve heard the tracks seem to be clamoring to get their hands on them, so… from the sound and look of things, their forthcoming release should prove to be quite promising!
A video for another new track, ‘Systematik’, directed by Craig Proffitt was released earlier this month, and can be found farther down on this page below the player.
For the latest SoCal session including Pic Vicious, click on this link brother! [cs]
Black Chapel: Sands of Time
May 26, 2008
Hailing from Cudahy, CA, Black Chapel was formed in 2002 by lead singer/guitarist Jose P., bass player, Chris C., and drummer, Vinnie V. Black Chapel’s music had undergone a number of musical styles before the band realized that whatever they tried sounded and felt like everyone else and everything else.
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After the inclusion of keyboardist, Ben P., the band’s sound started to emerge as a force that no one was quite prepared for. With Ben’s eerie keyboards surrounding the band’s already intense thrash sound, the organic growth was almost complete. Each song the band has written, from the dynamic “Alone” to the epic title track, “Sands of Time” to their single, “Frozen”, brings together the band’s influences of thrash and epic progressive metal and fuses it with catchy melodies to create a new hybrid of metal. “Our goal is to create a sound that has room for imagination and vision. Music that in reality has no boundaries,” states drummer Vinnie V. |
| Call it what you will, progressive thrash, post-thrash, or whatever name you can come up that helps you understand it. No matter how you try to categorize it, Black Chapel has created an epic style of metal music that encompasses a world of brutal intensity and originality. Black Chapel is here. There is hope for metal. |
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The Milwaukees: Save Me
May 25, 2008
Complimented as “charmingly arrogant” by some and “hard working showmen” by others – The Milwaukees make music for the masses: engaging, raw and instantly approachable.
Sonically they live between the Foo Fighters and the Faces, while influences like the Who and the Clash permeate the band’s explosive live sound.
With their third full length, American Anthems Vol. 1, the boys from Jersey focused on writing durable songs and memorable melodies while creating an accessible collection of rock gems.
The Milwaukees just re-released the American Anthems Vol. 1 album this last month and have made it ALL available for FREE at the following site!! Perfect for a roadtrip…
IR: The SoCal Sessions #23 – FM Restraining Order
May 24, 2008
I’m sorry FM… but I don’t want to get back together!!
I gave up on us a long ago after a lifetime of unannounced program changes and undelivered phone-in requests. You need to stop hounding me with your incessant repeating whiny musical cycles and inane banter, not to mention following me around the city in my car. The worst was when you changed personalities and played commercial dance music for a year straight. I’ve now filed a restraining order to keep you and your antiquated medium away for good.
Where did all it go wrong FM? Will you ever had anything intelligible to say, and will I always have to wait until odd hours for anything good to come out of my speakers? I often felt you only were relegating key content to those random hours just to string me along and make you look better. I loved your occasional community spirit and NPR ways, but it became next to impossible to wade through the morass of advertisements, and corall your goddamn morning zoo. I don’t know about you, but for me this is the clearest channel for making my voice heard.
I now have multiple partners who are always there when I need them, and I can pick and choose where they are from regionally at will. I’m no longer confined to one stale market. Not all are professionals, but they have loads of independent friends that they bring along for sessions as well.
Just look at all these damn fine local specimens below that I brought this time FM. Hell yeah, hot:
FEATURED TRACKS
1) The Black Watch – Steve Albini (clip) | itunes
2) Esquimaux – Dosvidanya | itunes
3) The Black Watch – Icing the Snow Queen
4) The Weepies – Hideaway | e-music
5) Pic Vicious – L.A. Dreamer
6) Chase Frank – Some Friend You Are | snocap
7) The Ruse – Beautiful is Gone
8 ) Fuji Minx – But No No No | e-music
9) Matt Ellis – Hey Mr. | itunes
10) The Muslims – Bright Side
11) Kaitlyn Anderson – So Much Better
12) Faded Paper Figures – I Fell Off My Name
13) The Orphan Factory – A Liar and a Thief
14) Mighty Six Ninety – Mistakes Like These | itunes
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MLC PR
LA Podcasters
Indie Radio Chattanooga
Bounce Radio
The Weepies Video Challenge
Yarrr! PR
Mighty 690 (Wikipedia)
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Juice Newton Video!
GK & The Renegades: Out of Control
May 24, 2008
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ren·e·gade [ren-i-geyd] – adjective 1. an energetic, good-humoured, fun-filled experience. A charismatic, melody-driven rock band, Liverpool-based GK & THE RENEGADES continue to impress fans and critics alike with their energy and ambition. |
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Die! Die! Die!: Sideways Here We Come
May 23, 2008
Die! Die! Die! is a punk three-piece from New Zealand formed in late 2003. Their music has been described as being abrasive, noisy and rough with a strong emphasis on the rhythm section within the band. The band are renowned for incessantly touring internationally since they began, focusing their efforts in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and USA (especially New York), and brief travels through Europe. The band’s live shows have become infamous for their energy and front man Andrew Wilson’s tendency to use the entire venue, climbing and writhing around the audience, with microphone in hand.
Their self-titled album Die! Die! Die! was released in 2005 in New Zealand, with an international release soon after. It was recorded in Chicago’s Electrical Audio by Steve Albini. 2006 saw the release of the four-track EP, Locust Weeks. This EP was included in the British release of the album, released by Pet Piranha Records.
The band have completed their new album, Promises, Promises, which was released in New Zealand in October 2007, and worldwide shortly thereafter. Its available for purchase at iTunes.
Die! Die! Die! is currently wrapping up their tour with The Von Bondies in the states, and then its back across the pond to the UK in June.
Cassettes won’t listen: Paper Float
May 22, 2008
From Small-Time Machine
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Cassettes Won’t Listen is the brainchild of New York-based,multi-instrumentalist and producer Jason Drake and is the latest in a heap of musical monikers he has realized over the years. Small-Time Machine is Cassettes Wont Listen’s first ever physical release. Entirely written, played and produced by Jason Drake, Small-Time Machine deals with many of the themes that touch us all, including: love, betrayal, hope, disappointment and the quest to find what’s missing in each of our lives. Small-Time Machine is the next chapter in the career of one of the true new voices of the 21st Century. |
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- cassetteswontlisten.com
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- For music please visit iTunes, Amazon, Emusic, Rhapsody, and other fine retailers
Angel Pier: Sprites
May 21, 2008
Formed in 2006 in Dublin Ireland by Mark & Darragh, Angel Pier took shape one night at Whelans, after which the founding duo quickly added Canadian guitarist Luke & bass groove merchant Vinny Redmond to polish off the lineup.
Their first foray into the studio was with Kieran Lynch (U2, Elvis Costello, REM) undertaking production duties, and is titled the “Bullet Holes & Broken Sectors” EP, wherein you can find this song, “Sprites”. Angel Pier recently regrouped in Thomastown to record with veteran producer Leo Pearson, who has worked with U2, Elvis Costello & David Holmes to name but a few, and will result in the forthcoming “Sacrifice” EP, coming out this summer.
We have the honor and privilege of debuting the new title track and more in the near future here at Insomnia Radio. If you’d like a sneak peek you can listen over at their site. Their first EP is also available at e-music.
Song of the Siren: Cigarettes and Heartbreak
May 20, 2008
UPCOMING ALBUM, “City Lights Are Blinding You” IN THE STREETS THIS JUNE 2008
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Song of the Siren’s upcoming debut, City Lights Are Blinding You, is a no-frills showcase of the band’s ever-growing abilities. Their unique sound unraveled before their very ears as their fresh, catchy songs were warmed to a timeless glow by vintage sensibility. Recorded live to 2” tape at John Vanderslice’s Tiny Telephone studio in San Francisco in fall 2007, Song of the Siren and producer Garry Ventura were fortunate to be assigned to work with engineer Justin Phelps (Cake, Mars Volta). Phelps invited the band to finish their record at his own studio, Hyde Street Studio C, which had hosted bands like CCR and Jefferson Airplane. Finally, their record was mastered at the renowned The Plant Studios by recording guru John Cuniberti (Satriani, Neville Brothers). INSTRUMENTZ:Skinz. Smash. Sixstring. DirtyDriveFX. 4string. Rumble.. Siren. HardStrum. |
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