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Loren Radis: Barefoot (Demo)
March 11, 2010
Today’s Daily Dose is a companion track to episode #171 of Insomnia Radio featuring Each Passing Day’s frontman Loren Radis.
Loren sent us this un-mixed demo of a track called “Barefoot” with Bob Liepman on cello, recorded by Steve Crimmel at Painted Sky Studios.
It’s quite beautiful in its simplicity, and personally I hope not much changes between this demo version and the final album version.
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Insomnia Radio #171: Magical Assembly
March 11, 2010
Welcome to an hour of all new music on Insomnia Radio #171. From genre bleeders to bleeding hearts, this episode is jam packed.
You’ll also notice a healthy dose of FaceBook links in the shownotes because EVERY SINGLE ARTIST is on there, woot! I’ve been fairly active there as well, so be sure to add me . Enjoy the show!
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Open Hand: Cool
March 10, 2010
You know we like our genre-bleeders here at Insomnia Radio. Here’s one that just graced our inbox from Southern California:
Open Hand is your typical modern alt/rock band with stony guitars and a heavy beat. But you can expect to hear playful female vocals, pounding German melodies, and a dollop of rap for good measure in “Honey.” (Out April 2010, we’ll keep you posted.)
They produce progressive music with a wide range of talented artists, collaborating with Matt Talbot from the Illinois rock band Hum and Christopher “Kid” Reid of the hip-hop sensation Kid n’ Play.
This album opens up a market beyond the “rock” genre and promises to deliver an eclectic range of voices and structure. [From Official Bio]
UPCOMING LIVE DATES:
- Mar 11, 8:00 pm @ The Rainbow Los Angeles, CA
- Mar 18, 6:00 pm @ The Jackalope – SXSW Austin, TX
- Mar 20, 7:00 pm @ Canvas Bar & Gallery – SXSW Austin, TX
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IR Regional Roundup: The New Blood
March 2, 2010
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Today’s episode of Insomnia Radio highlights all the new blood across the network, with quick introductions and one-shots from our new hosts around the globe.
This show is caffeinated by Just Coffee, featuring our private label “Insomnia Radio Blend!”
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Madras: Great Wide Spinout
February 27, 2010
You know what’s awesome? When an old Insomnia Radio host (Tim Poggioli of IR Baltimore) connects with an old high school buddy (Dan Luperini) to discover he’s fronting a pretty sweet indie rock band – Madras (“Mad-riss”) – and forwards some tracks to us on a whim. There’s no better pleasure than discovering and passing on music from personal connections like that. And the fact that Madras sounds like Brit-pop, crossed with a bit of Incubus (you can totally hear it in Great Wide Spinout) and radio-friendly but intelligent songwriting, doesn’t hurt the cause.
The group began in Baltimore, MD as “Big Fly,” played many shows, and at some point changed their name to “Seven Planet Sun”.
After a few years, and 4 EP’s under the previous names, Dan picked up and left for the west coast. He arrived in Los Angeles in the winter of 2001, and re-branded the band “Madras”, though still wholly embracing the effort as a single continuous project.
The band has retained that moniker ever since, playing shows not only in the greater L.A./Hollywood area, but venturing out nationally, from Nashville, to Austin; Indianapolis to San Francisco; New York to Long Beach.
Currently, Madras is celebrating their most recent release “Up From the Ground” which you can snag at CDBaby.
Keep it locked here as I’l bel featuring an alternate track on Insomnia Radio #171.
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Insomnia Radio #170: Tracks from the Vault
February 23, 2010
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It’s pure nostalgia on this week’s Insomnia Radio. Jason gushes about podcasting and artist relationships in the “old days,” spins 12 kick ass indie tunes, and dips even deeper into the endless well of crazy announcements. Download it, turn the volume up, and enjoy another hour of the best music you’ve never…wait, you’ve probably heard most of these 
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Dark Room Notes: Love Like Nicotine
February 20, 2010
We recently heard about fledgling band Dark Room Notes by our friends at BBE Music, and their smooth electro-rock sunk its hooks into us after repeated listening. Their debut album “We Love Your Dark Matter” was recorded in London in a mere 14 days, and should be dropping very soon. This single, Love Like Nicotine, even got the attention of the legendary Flood (U2, Depeche Mode, Smashing Pumpkins) who remixed a B-Side of the single, available right here. If you dig this track, consider picking up the 3-pack single. Here’s some detailed info about the group from their official bio:
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Dark Room Notes began life as a group of guitar-obsessed teenage boys in the west of Ireland, bashing out cover versions of their heroes’ hits in their parents’ dusty basements, while trying to find their own niche in the world of music. Gradually tastes changed, the musical outlets offered by a small town on the edge of Europe began to feel stale, and members left to pursue other lives and dreams. Eschewing the company of other humans, founding members Ruairi Ferrie and Ronan Gaughan found comfort in machines, first replacing a newly familial bassist with a synthesiser, and eventually finding a drum machine a worthy substitute for an academically-minded drummer. Hanging on to their guitars, the two found a Battles-like level of musicianship ever so slightly beyond them, and it became clear that a further pair of hands would be needed in order to help man the growing number of machines. keyboard player Arran Murphy was brought in, closely followed by drummer Darragh Shanahan! , and Dark Room Notes’ lineup was complete.
After a summer spent recording their debut album,as well as time spent working with Flood (Depeche Mode, Smashing Pumpkins) and supporting Kraftwerk, Ladytron, Calvin Harris, Soulwax & Carl Craig, The Dublin quartet are ready for the international stage. |
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IR Monday Minisode: Benjy Davis Project CD Giveaway
February 14, 2010
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Every other Monday we’ll do something a little different on the IR feed. Let’s call this one a ”Side B” to Insomnia Radio #169. Within, we feature 2 more tracks from the talented Benjy Davis Project – appropriate, since we’re giving away FIVE copies of their upcoming March 2nd release “Lost Souls Like Us.”
Enjoy the dusty, folk/americana goodness – and let us know what you think about the name “Monday Minisodes!”
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Extra special thanks to Krista @ Skye Media for making the giveaway possible!
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Benjy Davis Project: Mississippi | CD Giveaway Teaser
February 13, 2010
Featured on Insomnia Radio #169 – we loved ‘em so much, we’re giving away 5 copies of their upcoming full length “Lost Souls Like Us.” Listen to the front end of the audio for details. (Hint: You’ll want to subscribe to our main Insomnia Radio feed. Here’s a bit of info about the disc!
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Recorded at Rivergate Studios in Hendersonville, TN, and co-produced by Bobby Capps (.38 Special) and Jason Spiewak (Ernie Halter, Pat McGee, Andrew Hoover), “Lost Souls Like Us” features the current band line-up of Benjy Davis and Mic Capdevielle, together since 2001 in configurations that have varied in size from an acoustic duo all the way to a six-piece. In addition to Davis and Capdevielle, the album features a cast of seasoned studio musicians: Mark “Sparky” Matejka of Lynryd Skynyrd, Danny Chauncey of .38 Special and Jason “Slim” Gambill of Lady Antebellum all contributed guitar parts; Ethan Pilzer (Jewel, Big & Rich) played bass; Spiewak and Capps played piano and organ parts; Sara Jean Kelley sang background vocals.
Says Capdevielle of the 12 songs that comprise the album: “This is the most honest representation of the growth of us and where we want our music to be. The musicians who were on this album helped make that possible. Kind of made us laugh to think, ‘Holy crap – this is us?’ They helped us sound like I always thought it would in my head.” |
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Insomnia Radio #169: Format
February 8, 2010
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From “Studio A” in San Luis Obispo, Jason shocks the world (and himself!) by deciding on a permanent format after only 168 shows, and discusses what is and isn’t coming down the IR feed.
We’ve also got 10 more amazing musical gems ranging from just-plain-bizarre to Americana to Industrial Rock. PLUS: A CD giveaway from Elephant M., and a rare dedication for the romantics in the room.
Crank it up, enjoy the variety, and keep spreading the word!
10 Reasons Insomnia Radio Exists:
- David Goo: Keep On Wishin’
- The Ride Theory: The Piper
- Drugstore Fanatics: You Got The Ball
- Elephant M.: She Plays | CD GIVEAWAY! => FACEBOOK LINK
- J.E.L.L.i: White Lines
- Benjy Davis Project: Mississippi
- Krister Axel: Holland Park Road
- Shayna Zaid & The Catch: Blow
- Dandelion Killers: You’ll Find Me In The Archives
- Still Time: The Girl I’ve Always Loved
Links & Shouts:
- The Justin Wayne Show
- Association of Music Podcasting
- Insomnia Radio: Twitter | Facebook | Not Myspace!
- Insomnia Radio: Genetics (our hosts on Twitter)
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