Instrumental rock music…how does that phrase make you feel? Some people fall asleep after just hearing the word “instrumental”. People need lyrics, a catchy hook, and a singer to focus on, right? This...
Five A.M: Just Say A...
posted by Stuart Morrison
“’Raise the Sun’ is an album of love, hope, and reaching for something bigger than oneself,” says lead singer and songwriter Trent Yaconelli. “I grew up believing the best kind of music was more than something to...
JJ Appleton: Today, ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Singer-Songwriter JJ Appleton is back in the US with a brand new EP, ‘Black & White Matinee’. Recorded in London, England with Producer Stephen Lironi, the six song disk features sun-shiny moods...
One Becomes One Hund...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Formed in early 2006 in San Francisco, California, One Becomes One Hundred is an independent, alternative pop/rock band. The name implies exponential growth stemming from simplicity, a phrase that aptly...
Boxer The Horse: Bon...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Finding its home in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, what began as a folk duo consisting of guitarist/vocalist Jeremy Gaudet and bassist Richard MacLeod eventually grew into Boxer The Horse with the addition of drummer...
Vile Evils vs The Zo...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Vile Evils are Graham Crabb & Adam Mole, formerly of Pop Will Eat Itself. Their second single ‘The Way I Feel Inside’ billed as Vile Evils vs The Zombies was released on June 24th. The track...
Thee Makeout Party: ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From their debut full-length Play Pretend, from Disneyland-adjacent power pop band under the influence of the Archies, Raspberries, Flamin’ Groovies, and Chris...
The Boxing Lesson: D...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From their album Wild Streaks & Windy Days (2008) The third release from The Boxing Lesson, Wild Streaks & Windy Days is a simultaneously modern and classic journey through the dark side of the conscious...
Blind Dog: Iron Cage
posted by Stuart Morrison
From their second album Captain Dog Rides Again [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/dailydose/irdd-blinddog-ironcage.mp3] Download | Subscribe | Subscribe in iTunes Links Blind Dog “Iron...
Woodfish: Love Anoth...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From Red Bank, NJ The music of Woodfish can be described as a combination of rock, jam, funk and progressive styles which, infused together, provide audiences with an intoxicating and entertaining musical experience....
The Shipman Project:...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Lancaster, Northwest United Kingdom Deep in the warm wet bloody bowels of the Shipman Manor, five captives lay strewn upon the floor in varying degrees of mortal agony. T’was there in that seething hive...
IR: UK #49 – L...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Download | Subscribe | Subscribe in iTunes [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/iruk49.mp3] What’s in this episode The Drowners – Let Me Out GK & The Renegades – Out Of Control The Casuals –...
The Crash Moderns: W...
posted by Stuart Morrison
(VOTE us to play WARPED TOUR!) “A mix of Pop/New Wave rock and modern sound, Goodnight Glamour Good Morning Disaster, the debut release from NYC’s The Crash Moderns is full of catchy songs that will remain...
Make Your Exit: Quar...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From their soon to be released EP, From Toronto, Make Your Exit, Quarters Check their Blog and Myspace for release details of the EP. I’ve heard it and can recommend it....
Twilight Sleep: Don&...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From their 2008 EP Race To the Bottom of the Sea A polychromatic vision filled with synthesizers and echoey guitar, this EP combines electro-dream rock with post-punk angularity and an indie sensibility, complete with...
The Delicious: Hokus...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From the album Postcard To My Sewing Circle – June 10 2008 The Delicious sing of social and dietary anxiety. The Delicious spin yarns of dramatic resurrection: wooing and courting soul-affirmation, the threat of...
Human Cycle: Anank...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From the album Amian [From Portugal] Human Cycle began their cultural and musical performance in the year 2004. Influenced by different styles of musical and cultural matrix, the members of the group found in the heart...
You Me & Iowa: D...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From their album The Adventures of You Me & Iowa The Adventures of You Me & Iowa is the second release from the California quintet You Me & Iowa. Recorded in July of 2007 at Rollercoaster Recording in...
Silverhawk: Fireflie...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Beginning in 1992 as a folk duo from Coos Bay, OR, the Densmore Bros. released 3 full length cassettes, 4 full length CDs, 1 EP, and multiple singles. For most of the 90’s they were based in Olympia, WA and became known...
{satellite-state}: P...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From their first EP, released on 16 June. Hear more from them on IR: UK #49 soon. [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/dailydose/irdd-satellitestate-plans.mp3] Links satellitestate.com Myspace Download from...
Six and Violence: Al...
posted by Stuart Morrison
[Note: this was originally attributed incorrectly to The Bastards of the Universe] Its Fathers Day. So… Bio: From Wikipedia.org: Established in Queens New York in 1985, Six and Violence is a musical group in...
King Vidor: Goodbye ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
King Vidor was formed in 2006 by poet-fist fighter Clem Coleman in Cherry Valley, NY, an enclave of hippy dreams put to pasture. Debut Album “Dirty Little Millionaire” was released in 2007, a...
The Drowners: Seeing...
posted by Stuart Morrison
“The Drowners are a three-piece based in North London, who formed in January 2007. They are a beautiful rage. They are a mirror for your self-disgust. They want to mean something. They want to change...
The Idea: M.M.D.G.
posted by Stuart Morrison
Born in a barn in rural Oxfordshire, England back in 2006 THE IDEA is now based in Los Angeles. Look out for new material and shows in California soon. New single “M.M.D.G” ep coming July 3rd...
The Last Good Year: ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
With their recent win in the 2007 Indy Music Scene Battle of Birdys and after being voted into Nuvos Best of 2007, The Last Good Year is poised and ready to release their debut album. Working with engineer Jon...
Run West: The Hard W...
posted by Stuart Morrison
In late 2007 AD, vocalist Nick DiCarlo, guitarist Pete Couto, and drummer Ryan Wegner began writing music for what is now Run West. While playing together in successful bands through college at Columbia...
The Rollo Treadway: ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
“Where are the children of table 34?” The Rollo Treadway are five people right now but they used to be only two when Blake and David did some demos a bunch of years ago and then they were four people for...
Snovonne: My Sweet F...
posted by Stuart Morrison
“MY SWEET FIEND” – THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THE UPCOMING ALBUM “IT’S SNO, BABY – NOT SUGAR” WILL BE OUT ON JUNE 17TH! Writing songs has been her no.1 passion since a very early...
IR: 155 – Taki...
posted by Stuart Morrison
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...
Low of the Low: Redu...
posted by Stuart Morrison
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...
The Best Music You’v...
posted by Stuart Morrison
[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/tbmynh4.mp3] Download...
The Modern Fighting ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
“The HardcorePostpunkElectricIndieShockRock Scene..” 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...


