[Update: Thanks to Dan, who just pointed us toward a FREE 20-track compilation of Sister Hazel tracks exclusively at Amazon.com. Seriously, it doesn’t cost a dime.] Gainesville, FL’s Sister Hazel (vocalist Ken...

Hey gang, welcome to a long overdue episode of a little show called Insomnia Radio. Find your best headphones, crank the volume to 11, and join us we journey into the sixth year of IR. Tons of new music, new energy, new...

In the video game world, we’d call this a teaser trailer, and this one is short, elegant, and to the point. Insomnia Radio favorite and friend Chance just debuted the video to promote a new single (likely titled...

This week I bring you a truly story of kings. All because of the 5th of October, the day when Portugal became a republic. Also other good (great) news on the show. I won’t write them here, you will have to listen to the...

The second track from their latest album to be featured on the Daily Dose. A 20 date US tour is under way. Melodic, psychedelic, and inventive lo-fi guitars blend with whispery, multi-layered vocals, and sensible pop...

David Vertesi is best known as part of the Vancouver indie pop group, Hey Ocean!, although has branched out a bit and recently completed his debut solo album, Cardiography. Set to be released on October 26th through File...

Not everyone who sings about our little regional bubble is from the Southern California area, so I decided to place a few tracks at the head of the show today that offer a alternative viewpoint – maybe not pleasing to...

Episode number 89 of Insomnia Radio: UK Broadcast Live on the IR 24/7 ShoutCast feed, this episode features eight tracks by UK artists. Recording Date: Sunday 10 October 2010 (10 10 10 – 42 in binary) TRT:...

Formed in 2001, The Paperbacks have operated consistently and quietly from their home base in Winnipeg, Canada, gathering a dedicated following and building up an impressive catalogue of songs and accomplishments....

From their just-released five track EP on V2 Benelux The Tins are from upstate New York (Buffalo & Binghamton) and comprise Mike Santillo (keyboards, vocals), Adam Putzer (guitar, vocals), and Dave Muntner (drums)....

Today’s Daily Dose comes to you from Washington 3-piece Daddy Lion, from their debut EP. The track also has a delightful video made by the band, so make sure to check it out at the bottom of this post! “Jeremy...

Simplifires’ Twitter bio identifies them as Mexican Irish rock band, although they did unfortunately have to group this with a disclaimer that the lyrics are in English, due to traditional pigeonholers...

…in which that slacker Jason introduces the station that truly never sleeps: IR 24/7. The newest addition to the family introduces a crystal clear 128k stream of never-ending independent goodness. Because hey,...

Great Lakes upcoming album Ways of Escape (October 12th, 2010) finds singer Ben Crum assuming the role of chief songwriter for the band’s 4th full length. Along for the alt-country tinged ride are a bevy of talented...

Fops is the new superduo featuring Thee More Shallows singer Dee Kesler and Ral Partha Vogalbacher lyricist Chadwick Donald Bidwell Taking their musical cues from the syncopated electronic figures of Krautrockers such as...

Jody Porter is a New York City-based guitarist who has spent the past decade playing and co-singing in the Grammy-nominated powerpop band Fountains of Wayne. He is also know for collaborations with artists such as Albert...

Episode number 88 of Insomnia Radio: UK After a bit of a break, Insomnia Radio: UK is back with a varied episode. Five UK artists, one ex-pat band, and one Guest. Also, there is a Made In The UK Show special to celebrate...

Franklin is the solo project of Ile-de-France based artist Franck Rabeyrolles. This song is a demo of a track on his album, to be released in February 2011. We were sent this by the label, who wrote: “Here’s a...

On Saturday 2 October 2010, Erk traveled to the Hawkesbury Hotel in Windsor see see Foundry Road live for the first time. Erk has featured the metal act on Insomnia Radio: Australia episode 7 as well as on his other podcast...

With Nice, Nice, Very Nice, Vancouver’s Dan Mangan seems to be unwilling to pitch his musical flag in any single section of the record store. He dabbles and teases genre all the way from the indie-rock roar of this...

Episode number 13 of Insomnia Radio New York. And we’re back! After a few months of silence, IR:NY returns from the depths to bring you more of the best music from the five boroughs and beyond. In this episode...

Parisian post-rockers Sons of Frida, purveyors of beautiful musical chaos and complex aural textures, started life in 2004 and brought out their fourth album, The Bulgarian LP, earlier this year. It is equal parts...