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From Sydney, Australia comes the new quality single from reggae/rock and hip-hop group CROSSING RED LINES via our friends at the A&R Dept. Apparently the single dropped at the very tail end of March, and we just...

We continue the international run this weekend with a very hard-edged track from Dubai based band Sho?, prounounced Shoe. Unfortunately the paramaters of this blog don’t allow us to publish any Arabic characters so...

A tasty blend of reggae, rock, and ska from Wisconsin. Download "Wrong Dub" by T.U.G.G on Insomnia Radio's Daily Dose MP3 Blog.

Today, October 18th, is Jamaican National Heroes Day and we’ve got lots of musical gifts by the late Michael Campbell (aka MIKEY DREAD) coming at you from across the network. (Read our tribute here, and download the...

Australia’s high-powered dub and dancehall sub bass vessel, Dubmarine, rip into the second half of 2010 with the release of their much anticipated debut album Depth of...

Be sure to pick up “Pleasure EP,” the long awaited debut release from The RBC. Stay tuned for a Full Length Release scheduled to drop in 2010. Inspired by tight reggae rhythm sections & thrashing punk...

The title track from their recent album on reapandsow, Inc by Chester Bay from Minneapolis, MN Chester Bay is a melting pot of rock n roll influences. They combine Blues roots with catchy hooks creating an appealing...

Despite the fact my vocal chords seem to be shredded due to ‘tussin induced coughing spasms, I was able to record a bit last night and property set up an intro to this live selection from our friend down in Ocean...

Atlanta, Ga.’s It’s Elephant’s have recently released their sophomore album “Gets Along” on June 26, which follows on the heels of their debut album “Little Trouble in Chinatown”...

This was the 2nd to last podcast Mikey recorded for our network before his untimely passing in March 2008. His music & enthusiasm are deeply missed.

Elliot Martin, lead vocalist of the Cambridge based progressive reggae band John Brown’s Body, had some choice words about their musical direction that we’d like to share here: “I think that the strongest...

With vocals swimming into the mystic range of Van Morrison and even Vedder or Duritz, San Luis Obispo’s Still Time adeptly soaks up a variety of rock, folk, jazz and reggae influences and styles in the ever-widening...

Starting out with a few appearances at a local open-mic showcase, Bag of Toys has quickly risen up the San Francisco venue circuit by entertaining the masses at venues such as The Independent and Slim’s while...

“Dread at the Controls – Evolutionary Rockers” was Insomnia Radio DJ and legendary performer/producer Mikey Dread‘s first reggae album, and has never been available on CD or in digital format before....

Following up on the first all hip-hop episode here at Insomnia Radio back at the end of 2006 (#103 – He’s Playing WHAT???), we eagerly bring you sixteen high quality tracks from a wide selection of regional...

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...

This is the first offering after the original drummer for “The Samples” traveled to Jamaica with acoustic guitar and drum machine to record experimental dancehall/hiphop/party music with Jamaica’s...

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Off of the label Window Licker Records this is Dropped Once a Reggae/Ska band! Enjoy! Songs Featured Some Win Derail IR Chicago Double Shot – Dropped Once mp3 ...

Step right up folks and witness the degentrification of Southern California one sweet track at a time. Yes, in less than an hours time, you too can enter our musical blackhole and witness the fiery future of...

In a very sad turn of events, David Fuentes, bandmember of LA based Hepcat & The Aggrolites has passed away. The bands have issued the following statements: HEPCAT: We are sad to announce that our brother, beloved...

Cover the kiddies ears on this episode! But don’t let it stop you listening to it later! There is Janis Joplin reincarnated, Jen Porter! Also, Hip Hop, Reggae, Alternative Rock and we go to the dark side to...

Today’s session heralds in the summer with two shots apiece by LA artists “Adam Freedman” as well as the “Blue James Band”. “Adam Freedman” showcases his indie pop jazz fusion...

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. From Mikey Dread’s studio and...

To celebrate Mikey Dread’s presentation and performance tonight @ the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we’re pleased to bring you Episode 1 of IR: Mikey Dread -Dread At The Controls. After meeting personally...

In celebration of the launch of Dread at the Controls this week, we are pleased to bring you eight tracks in the ska, rocksteady, and reggae vein, with a few ‘hybrids’ thrown in for good measure. Most of these...