We’ve championed Chance on this network since Insomnia Radio Episode #5. It’s always difficult to choose a single song to highlight from his catalog, and while Life & Life Only is an exemplary example of...

When not playing in his full-time gig with Wilco, New Jersey native-via-Chicagoan-via-Brooklynite Mikael Jorgensen crafts pitch-perfect pop songs under the moniker of Pronto. The full story begins all the way back in 1995,...

Josh Hall is a prolific enigma.

Yes, folks, another band from Montreal deserves your attention. (checks notes…damn, the whole “great musicianship is in the water” thing has been done to death…) Formed in 2005 with a strong DIY...

Gooey power-pop. Yum.

"Like Everclear on anti-depressants"

Written by: Jason Evangelho Bratty, spastic, melodic, indie-punk. These are all words I could use to describe Los Campesinos! (roughly translated: The Peasants) – upon a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th listen. The first time I...

Well hey gang. It’s been forever. I trust you’re all still getting your dose of killer independent music as Charles, Stuart & crew are doing an amazing job here at IR. Me? I’ve started quite literally...

This is an emotional post to write, and as such it’s going to be stripped down to the essence. I have battled this decision for awhile, but I have to say goodbye to my show, and to all of you amazing hardcore indie...

You know, I was going to write something cool, but after reading this from their SXSW bio what else could I say? [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/palebride.mp3] The Von Bondies formed in the suburbs of Detroit...

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/thedailydose_thedukespirit_lassoo.mp3] Heading to SXSW? Damn, I wish I was! If I was going, I’d be sure to check out The Duke Spirit. This London 5 piece fronted by the OH-SO-HOT...

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/thewhigs_righthandonmyheart.mp3] The Whigs have A LOT going for them, the least of which includes being positively recognized by Rolling Stone, Spin, Conan O’Brien, Entertainment...

Download | Subscribe [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/irseattletheend.mp3] I figured it would be appropriate for IR Seattle to eventually make it’s entrance into the new website where it left off. The show has...

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/facelesswerewolves_pardonmearethoseyourclawsonmyback.mp3] ARTIST: The Faceless Werewolves | Myspace | TRACK: Pardon Me Are Those Your Claws On My Back Fuzz bubble guitar all the way!...

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/godfiresman_dark.mp3] Continuing our Daily Dose/SXSW Festivus, here’s a band whose members represent a very strong history. Collectively coming from such bands as errortype:11,...

Download [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/datc4.mp3] A Various Artists Compilation featuring Reggae stars like: Roland Alphonso, Sugar Minott, Frankie Paul, Earl 16 and Derrick Barnett plus many more! If you enjoyed...

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/horrorpops_thelmalouise.mp3] ARTIST: The Horrorpops | Homepage | Myspace | TRACK: Thelma & Louise – Download ALBUM: Kiss Kiss Kill Kill Psychobilly = Ultra Cool. The flavor of...

Download [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/irdread3.mp3] Welcome to another episode of Dread at the Controls. The # of listeners is on the rise, and I can tell you’re all spreading the word. keep it up! Burn this...

Enjoy the second volume of The Best Music You’ve Never Heard. As with Volume 1, this mix contains a little bit of everything: guitar-driven rock, nouveau 80’s new wave, power punk, roots… whatever I felt like throwing...

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/untouchable.mp3] Our first band to be featured from SXSW Music/Media/Interactive Festival hails from NY, NY errr, I mean Australia, umm, OH! It’s both!Lead singer Neal Carlson is...

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/litl_junk.mp3] On this extraordinary “Live in the Lounge” session, we caught up with Glasgow born singer/songwriter John Smith – otherwise known as Junk, an...

This episode of IR strips out the vocals and commences with the talented musicianship of 7 bands who know how to rock your socks off without the use of vocal chords. Read the full post for the tracklist, links to purchase...

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/ir152.mp3] This episode of IR strips out the vocals and commences with the talented musicianship of 7 bands who know how to rock your socks off without the use of vocal chords. Read the...

It’s time once again to celebrate the modern psychedelic. Some say the psychedelic aesthetic was born here in the SF Bay Area. Others will argue it started in Orange County with the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, while...

Before the weekend hits, I wanted to update everyone on the ground zero progress It’s been over 72 hours of coding, collaboration, and flexing the brainpower to the limit, but the IR Family has a pretty damn slick...

These five guys hailing form Chicago are here to bring you some loud good ol’ dirty Rock n’ Roll. The name of this band is The Sleepers! I feature five songs on this special that come off of their soon to be...

A great wake up call for Friday, “Falls Apart” by Toronto natives Thousand Foot Krutch. This is taken from their 4th release “The Flame in All Of Us” which the band released in September of 2007....

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/tbmynh1.mp3]The mixtape series that got us all excited about mixtapes again, Scott Tinetti of Insomnia Radio: San Francisco launched his “The Best Music You’ve Never...

Welcome to Insomnia Radio: New Zealand Episode 6 and the first show for me in 2008. I bring you a 4 track playlist which includes one from Florida, USA. Click on the following links for full details about the bands played...

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/iruk42.mp3] Download This Episode Slightly different format this time, eight songs, two each from four bands. GK and the Renegades – Angel Delight, Sunburst Fury UK –...

[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/hollywood.mp3]ARTIST: The Young Werewolves | Homepage | Myspace |TRACK: Hollywood (Download It!)ALBUM: Cheat The DevilClawing their way out of Transylvania, errr…Pennsylvania, The...

Hey gang, over the next few days you may be receiving duplicate content if you’re subscribed to Insomnia Radio, Daily Dose, or the IR Regional feeds. We’re leaning towards funneling all of our shows towards the...