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Allye Gaietto: Get G...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Today’s feature comes from Detroit artist Allye Gaietto, singer-songwriter of jazz-influenced pop. She’s apparently been compared to Norah Jones, and has also been called “Nick Drake on the piano”,...
The Ferdy Mayne: Def...
posted by Stuart Morrison
The story of Shane O’Malley Firek, the single constant member of The Ferdy Mayne, is one of journeys – physical, spiritual, and a combination of the two. “I was going through massive change when I was writing this...
The Ferdy Mayne: Pea...
posted by Stuart Morrison
The story of Shane O’Malley Firek, the single constant member of The Ferdy Mayne, is one of journeys – physical, spiritual, and a combination of the two. “I was going through massive change when I was writing this...
Handgrenades: The Wa...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Handgrenades announces first batch of tour dates supporting “Tunnels”; Produced by Zach Shipps of Electric Six, new album arrives Nov. 4th. Handgrenades was formed by high school friends Andrew Pawelski and Nick...
Handgrenades: Daily ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Handgrenades was formed by high school friends Andrew Pawelski and Nick Chevillet in “Downriver,” the unofficial name of a collection of suburban cities south of Detroit. Bonding over a shared love of The Beatles, the...
Protomartyr: Dope Cl...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Detroit based band Protomartyr’s new record, “The Agent Intellect”, arrives October 9th worldwide via Hardly Art. This week they started sharing “Dope Cloud,” a new song from the full-length,...
Sonic X: Pray
posted by Stuart Morrison
Start the week with a Dose that is a bit heavier than normal for this channel. Its Pray by Toronto/Detroit band Sonic X and is the single from their new EP Fall From Grace. The band are Joseph Cumbo, Lawrence Falcomer...
Blue Mtn Belle: Sile...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Detroit Michigan’s BLUE MTN BELLE have released their self-titled four song indie-folk flavored EP this past March, apparently inspired by Bukowski, antique furniture, and the wild west, with production work performed...
The Secret Weapons: ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
The Secret Weapons are from the Detroit area, and released their first EP Mess We Made in May. Its available from BandCamp, iTunes and Amazon. Lead singer and primary songwriter Brian Rizza has likened the band’s sound to...
Joe Hertler & Th...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Four of the six members of today’s featured Detroit based band have fronted other projects, but during the past few years they have united under first-time bandleader, Joe Hertler, to create sublime folk tinged with...
Joe Hertler & Th...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Detroit artist Joe Hertler and his band The Rainbow Seekers put out a five song EP in April that is a great summation of the group’s live sound, recorded in the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit. After recording...
Core Effect: Somethi...
posted by Stuart Morrison
Formed in the spring of 2004, Core Effect is a Detroit based regional band whose music has been described as heavy, modern, “hook” driven rock with an experimental edge. Somethings Are Better is from their album...
IR Detroit 33 –...
posted by Les Zaldor
Insomnia Radio: Detroit returns for another epic episode! This episode is recorded live from The All Around in Taylor, Michigan! Special thanks to Jason for joining me on the show! <!– wp:shortcode...
IR Detroit 32 –...
posted by Les Zaldor
That’s right, IR: DETROIT is BACK and rocking it with episode 32! Bringing you 3 great songs and interviews with those who made those songs! These interviews were from the Rack & Roll in Riverview, Michigan...
Deadstring Brothers:...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
The Deadstring Brothers are an alt-country/rock band from Detroit, Michigan and London, England who play in a style somewhat reminiscent of the Rolling Stones’ Exile On Main Street. Not unlike Exile-era Stones,...
IR Detroit 31 –...
posted by Les Zaldor
This episode was recorded entirely at Rack & Roll in Riverview, MI for the Detroit Live Magazine Showcase! [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/irdetroit31.mp3] Music and Interviews with: Rickett Pass Sworn...
IR:Detroit #30 ̵...
posted by Les Zaldor
[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/irdetroit30.mp3] IR Detroit is finally back, and bringing you a great interview with an incredible singer/songwriter, Vince Smith! Subscribe here! Download MP3 Don’t forget to...
Any Day in June: Fea...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From the upcoming album Love in the Time of Poverty Any Day in June is the studio project for J. Celestino. Currently ADIJ is working on a new album due out in September. J. Celestino is an Artist and a Teacher working...
IR: Detroit #28 R...
posted by Les Zaldor
IR: Motor city is back again for another interview episode – this episode is an interview with Mikal, a great up and coming indie artist from South East Michigan! This was a fun interview, it was a pleasure to talk...
Deastro: Vermillion ...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
When Randolph Chabot first began recording his own albums at age 12, he discovered a means of living out his fantasies. Using whatever instrument he could find, Chabot began constructing hyper-emotional dream...
IR Detroit #26: Inte...
posted by Les Zaldor
[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/irdetroit26.mp3] IR:Detroit returns with a great interview with a band that has roots with Scott Sigler and his first podiobook, Earthcore- The Transfer! A lot has happened with the...
IR:Detroit #25 ̵...
posted by Les Zaldor
[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/irdetroit25.mp3] Subscribe here! Back again for more music from the Motor City – This episode features more pop than rock, but does have some great rock near the end! Music...
IR:Detroit #24 ̵...
posted by Les Zaldor
More great music from the S.E. Michigan Area (and one from Lansing, Michigan)! Thanks to Charles @ IR:SoCal for the nudge on Thunderbirds are now! [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/irdetroit24.mp3] Subscribe...
IR:Detroit #23 ̵...
posted by Les Zaldor
After a long absence, I’m back and ready to say i’m here to stay! Bringing you great music from the Metro Detroit area – Insomnia Radio:Detroit has returned!! This episode has music for all tastes, from...
IR:Detroit #22: The ...
posted by Les Zaldor
Back again for another interview with a great Detroit band, The Pilz! I had the pleasure of sitting and talking with 3 of the 4 members of the band a couple months ago and had some interesting discussions!! These guys are...
The Silent Years: Bl...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
History has shown us that occasionally there are people born in the same time and place whose collective existence seems more than coincidental. The Silent Years as a band name explicates the dynamics of the band before they...
IR:MotorCity #21 ...
posted by Les Zaldor
This is another interview episode – but trust me, it’s a great interview! I had the chance to speak with Dick Valentine, the lead singer and writer for the Detroit band, Electric Six! We discussed the history...
AMPed New Music Week...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
AMPED: Show #146 This week’s host: Colin from the Ourobouros Podcast Show: PC Podcast with Pete Cogle Song: Rich (Say) Show: Eclectic Mix Song: Twelve Oceans (Twilight Dementia) Show: The DarkCompass Podcast Song: The...
Insomnia Radio #159:...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
The year is obviously 2008, not 2005 as the evil announcer at the show header describes. Yes, as you will quickly notice, there is some sort of robotic, computer, and videogame nerdery meshed together unseamlessly in this...
The Love Me Nots: Yo...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
We first heard from Phoenix, Arizona’s The Love Me Nots in IR: San Francisco’s lovefest around early ’07 during the period in which tLMN released their debut album Black & White, which shot up into the...
IR: Detroit Episode ...
posted by Les Zaldor
This episode brings a couple non-Detroit bands, but they fit in very well with the other Detroit bands! Ether Aura and Bell Hollow (from New York City) start off the show, and they’re also playing together live on May...