http://insomniaradio.net All Your Favorite Stuff, Under One Roof. Thu, 08 May 2008 19:24:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en . Love Song: Timothy Simpson From his album "Timothy Simpson" From Lakeland, Florida Timothy Simpson has just released his self-titled second album. This is an impressive feat for anyone, but even more so for Simpson, who handles writing, recording, promotion and booking himself, while working around his main career as a Surgical Intensive Care ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/08/timothy-simpson-love-song/ The Flight of the Conchords debut album has stormed the US pop charts in its first week of release. The self-titled album from Wellington comedy duo Jermaine Clement and Bret McKenzie has opened at number three selling a massive 52,000 copies in the first week. In the process ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/07/flight-of-the-conchords-business-time/ Today we focus our show spotlight on a well deserving independent band from the Little Armenia area of Los Angeles, Moss Bluff! Bandmembers Travis Knight and Hugh Price came together in 2004 in Florida, then eventually teamed up with Grammy winning producer/mixer Paul McKenna to create their first LP entitled Sharpes ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/06/ir-socal-spotlight-moss-bluff/ These are words that have been used to describe Algren, a fresh rock band from Chicago that has burst onto the local music scene with their unique blend of introspective lyrics, searing guitar riffs, grooving rhythms and dynamic songwriting. Although just formed in July 2006 the members of Algren bring with ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/06/algren-bled/ ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! ¡Esto es Monareta! Born in Colombia South America, Monareta's medley has been active since the year 2000, when composer and producer Andres Martnez started playing break beats and hip hop flows in different clubs and electronic music festivals in Bogota with composer Camilo Sanabria. Since their high ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/05/monareta-matanza-funk/ From their album: Spotlights From Madrid, Spain Nothink is a band born from the ashes, from nothing, as any other band. But their passion for rock music as a concept and as a lifestyle and their hard work, took them to record their first album and play a hundred shows all over the ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/04/nothink-polaroids/ Presenting the third installment of this series of compilation CD's. This one is at times uplifting and melancholy, poppy and stark, modern and classic. [audio:http://insomniaradio.net/audio/tbmynh3.mp3] Download http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/03/the-best-music-you%e2%80%99ve-never-heard-v3/ From their EP: The Redemption of Mr. Tom The Travelling Band, from Manchester, UK No matter what your taste in music, you can’t help but get drawn in to the modern country-rock sound of The Travelling Band as they have brilliantly clear vocal harmonies with poetic lyrics and an infectious energy. Like ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/03/the-travelling-band-desolate-icicle/ From Irvine, California, Faded Paper Figures writes music in those fleeting snippets of time between work, traffic, and dissertation chapters. They have a debut album called 'Dynamo' on the slate for the summer. Multiple quality tracks are available all over the place: from MySpace and Garageband to its parent ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/02/faded-paper-figures-logos/ Download | Subscribe [audio:http://insomniaradio.net/audio/iruk48.mp3] Song List and Links: Slaves to Gravity Burning Robe Meantime Too Late Purchase: Amazon Links: Myspace | slavestogravity.com Mum locked in Castle Celebrity Vultures Seven Deadly Senators Vermondt Symphony Purchase: At gigs, or contact the band Links: Myspace | mumlockedincastle.com lowstar Drone Connected Alphabet Blues Purchase: lowstar.co.uk Links: Myspace | lowstar.co.uk http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/01/ir-uk-48-3x3rock/ From: Phone Calls, Car Rides Out of the ashes of metal core band Beneath This Ashen Sky, has grown the indie rock quartet Flowers for Dorian. Since forming in December 2005, the four long-time friends and seasoned musicians have captured the attention of music lovers and has continuously increased their fan ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/05/01/flowers-for-dorian-violent-skies/ From Chicago, IL., Sarah VonderHaar has been a busy girl! She has been a contestant on America’s Top Model, photographed her first Forbes magazine spread, acted in a film and now just finished her debut album! Released on April 22nd, her debut album is called Are You Listening Now?. I ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/04/30/sarah-vonderhaar-i-got-sunshine/ Since emerging as IR: New Zealand's very first debut submission via IR #100 on August 24th, 2006, The Rabble have attracted 260,000 curious MySpace viewers, released two further CD's, and collected many rave reviews. These reviews have compared their style, attitude and energy to the music of Dropkick Murphys, ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/04/29/the-rabble-carry-on/ File this under irregular my friends. Today's session is basically one continuous experimental half-hour long electronica track, crafted by someone not from the region, and with material apparently taken from the Los Angeles Police Department during the April 29th 'spawned' L.A. Riots back in 1992. The performer is actually from the Netherlands ... http://insomniaradio.net/2008/04/28/ir-socal-april-29th-la-riot-the-lapd-tapes/ From "Strange Phenomena" - Five tracks captured live in Tokyo plus five studio cuts. Rockin' Blues meets industrial strength guitar playing. Long time session player Chris Juergensen brings you a new spectacular brand of contemporary Blues. [PMN] [audio:http://insomniaradio.net/audio/dailydose/irdd-chrisjuergensen-nothingsgotme.mp3] Download | Subscribe Band Links: chrisjuergensen.com Myspace Buy at iTunes Buy at CD Baby http://insomniaradio.net/2008/04/28/chris-juergensen-nothings-got-me/