No Turn On Red is the second single from The Bandicoots upcoming EP, This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things. The band are from Hamilton in Canada, and are Nicolai Kozel (lead guitar), Andrew Parkinson (drums), Lorant...
I Am the Sky: If You...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Jesse Daniel Smith is one-half of the incredible Canadian songwriter duo, Bride and Groom, and has another new solo project you may not know about entitled, I Am the Sky. He issued a new single this past October, of which...
Honeymilk: Red Paper...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Stockholm based Honeymilk has had a great 2014 with two new singles (check them out on SoundCloud), a UK tour and ever growing presence on US college radio. Now they’ve released their Sanguine Skies EP (check that out...
Concord America: Put...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From Altlanta GA, Concord America have released a free download single Put Your Money Down a boisterous dose of post-garage adrenaline very much in the spirit of their May EP release Suns Out Guns. Web Site | Facebook |...
Tom Rosenthal: Hey L...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
London UK singer-songwriter Tom Rosenthal put out today’s featured single, “Hey Luis Don’t Bite Me”, back in June, to what appears to be an ode to a hungry footballer we all primarily remember from...
Brill: O Song
posted by Stuart Morrison
“Brill is “O” so happy to announce the release of their first single O Song. Brill is the current collaboration between singer/songwriters Brooke Trout and Dave Strauss. This acoustic harmonizing duo is in the...
HAWK: Hush
posted by Charles Stepczyk
London based indie rock foursome, HAWK have released their latest single, Hush a few days ago on December 8th. It is apparently the first release from the group’s forthcoming EP ‘Clock Hands’, and if this...
Charlie Belle: Get t...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Charlie Belle is an Austin, Texas-based trio comprised of three teenagers with 30-plus years of music-making between them. The group, comprised of sister and brother Jendayi Bonds (vocals, guitar) and Gyasi Bonds (drums,...
Vincent Colbert: Ros...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Ann Arbor, Michigan based singer-songwriter Vincent Colbert has just released the 2nd single, “Rose Yellow Moon” from his forthcoming sophomore EP, Stranger in My House coming out next January 20, 2015. The song...
Tremors: The Game
posted by Stuart Morrison
“Tremors are a 2-piece semi-electronic act from Brisbane, Australia. Tremors recorded their first demo at age 16 in a bedroom in their rural home town inspired by the game Diablo 3 since he was a kid playing the...
Broadbay: Plasticine...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Broadbay are self-described Noise makers from Northampton via Brighton who sound something like Yuck, Dinosaur jr or the Cloud Nothings. They’ve got a new single out called ‘Plasticine Dream’ which outside...
Gaba Kulka: Wielkie ...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
We are proud to bring you another outstanding Polish artist shortly after the last ambassador was featured about a week ago. Gabrielle Kulka, going by the shorter nick, Gaba Kulka is from Warsaw, Poland and has recently...
Hidden in the Sun: S...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Five songwriters (Scott Rouse, Lizzie Clapper, Jason Vivrette, Ciara McAllister & Sean Alexander) who comprise Hidden in the Sun spent weeks secluded in the California Redwoods to create an ethereal debut album Seven...
Plastic House: Stock...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Following on the heels of their recent ‘Invader’ EP, Manchester UK indie rock four-piece PLASTIC HOUSE have just released a new stellar track in their arsenal, Stockport Syndrome, available through the Soundcloud...
The Active Set: Actu...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Today’s Dose is from Lights, the upcoming EP from Los Angeles based The Active Set, due for release early 2015. They are: Matthew Stolarz – sing/guitar, Francis Ramsden – guitar/keys, Gabriel Grinta –...
Nozart: Long Long Ti...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Originally from Syracuse, NY, Nozart (aka Noah Kellman) is a New York City based composer, songwriter and producer who focuses on combining the cinematic elements of film scores with pop forms. With a few excellent tracks...
Concept 7: Innerstat...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Sometime soon London band Concept 7 will be releasing their new album The Machinery Of Control. They have released the first 7 tracks from the album, on name your price basis, at BandCamp, with more new tracks being added...
A Show of Crows: Tie...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Manchester based A Show of Crows have just released a new EP called Act 1. The EP is available as a free download via the links below. “Inspired by the darker, grittier side of rock n roll, A Show of Crows have been...
The Polish Ambassado...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Naturally with my part Polish heritage, the name of this group has been a magnet over the last decade or so since I first heard what was likely their debut on My(old)Space. It was just the other day that I stumbled upon and...
Fresh Body Shop: Any...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Pedro Rousseau from Nantes in France has been writing pop songs under the artist name Fresh Body Shop since 2006. Head over to the Jamendo link below for free downloads of 18 (yes eighteen) albums. This is the title track...
I Am Love: Pillar of...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Happy Thanksgiving to all the listeners and long-time supporters of Insomnia Radio who celebrate the holiday in Canada and the States. The best way we know to give thanks is with a excellent new single from the upcoming...
Les Bonbons: Dans L...
posted by Stuart Morrison
“About Les Bonbons Seven virtuoso troubadours, Les Bonbons perform vagabond pop that resonates with a shimmering wall of sound, pumped up with strings, brass and a choir of charismatic song. Their tunes stagger and...
Your Underdog: No Sw...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
New York City’s, Your Underdog just sent out their debut single entitled No Swim Zone. While we like the following description of the tune, it may or may not have something to do with their following situation:...
The Violet Hour: Amm...
posted by Stuart Morrison
The Violet Hour are a female-fronted hard rock band from Fort Smith, Arkansas, who just released their new EP Insatiable on November 21st. They’re planning the release of their second album Instigator. Web Site |...
Miss Elm: Little Tre...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Today’s featured single Little Trees is from the first EP ‘Miss Elm Extended Play’ via Brisbane, Australia artists, MISS ELM. This exceptional single is currently available below via Soundcloud as well as...
Colleen Green: Pay A...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Pay Attention is the first single from LA based artist Colleen Green’s 2015 album I Want to Grow Up, out 2/24/15 on Hardly Art records. The album title seems to be a bonus nod to Manhattan & Hermosa Beach punks...
Ocean Jet: Beat Me
posted by Stuart Morrison
Another single from Russian band Ocean Jet (who we’ve played once before, when we posted Victims in February). They’re based in Saint Petersburg and all their music is available on SoundCloud and BandCamp, so...
Leon Bridges: Coming...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Leon Bridges is a talented singer-songwriter from the Fort Worth area of Texas who blends southern soul and gospel. When I first heard the opener of his brilliant new song Coming Home I was first reminded very slightly of...
The Woodlands: Bronz...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Today’s Dose is another track from The Woodland‘s album Gems And Bones, released earlier this year. The Woodlands are Hannah and Samuel, a wife and husband indie pop duo with singer-songwriter underpinnings, who...
Gold Spectacles: Ste...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
London, UK baroque pop band Gold Spectacles released their stunning debut single “Steal You Away” this past January 25th. Formed in 2012, Gold Spectacles is the collaborative venture of two British...
ScotDrakula: Stupid ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
ScotDrakula are a trio from Melbourne in Australia, and today’s Dose is from their album Burner set to release on Cassette as Side A, along with their Break Me Up EP as Side B, on December 9th via Fleeting Youth...
Bayonet: My View
posted by Stuart Morrison
Bayonet are an 4 piece indie band from Sheffield in England. They have been playing together for about six months, and have just released their debut EP, today’s Dose is the title track. Facebook | SoundCloud |...