Over the past 20 years, Sven-Erik Olsen [currently based in Minneapolis] has done it all – power pop, big band jazz, noise, bluegrass, musical theater – everything, that is, except strike out on his own: until...

RONiiA (pronounced Row-nee-a) is Nona Marie Invie (Dark Dark Dark), Mark McGee (Father You See Queen, Marijuana Deathsquads) and Fletcher Barnhill (Joint Custody, FUGITIVE). They create innovative stripped down electronic...

The single ‘When I Lived in Carolina‘ comes from the forthcoming late July release of the album ‘Happy Camping‘ by Minneapolis indie rock band KAZYAK. It’s a beautiful song with folk leanings...

Minneapolis, Minnesota three-piece indie noise-pop band THE FLORISTS initally made themselves known to the world through their first debut EP, “Can You Feel the Stasis?” in July of 2016. This week they’ve...

Calico Cool is the newest single from garage rock two-piece JiLL hailing from St. Paul, Minnesota. The last single Yer Name dropped on 3 February 2016, while the newest officially releases today with a single release party...

If the planetary displays haven’t caught your attention this month, a blue moon arrives in a few short days on May 21st with a red planetary cherry on top sharing the skies. While the crow moon usually arrives in March...

Minneapolis indie rock group Sick of Sarah never disappoint, and have easily stood out as one of our favorites since coverage back in 2008 of the title song from the Bittersweet EP via Adamant Records. Today’s...

Loop Line is an indie-rock band based out of multiple locations; they are but two men, constantly in different cities. Currently both are in the USA; Paul lives in Minneapolis and Luke lives in Phoenix. By the grace of...

Moving Parts is an indie beach rock band based in Minneapolis, MN, who came together three years ago, releasing two EP’s along the way. Today’s feature comes from “Music From the Monastery”, a five...

Two Harbors are a hard-edged Britpop band from Minneapolis, and their new LP The Natural Order Of Things is being released May 11 on Susstones, a Minneapolis indie music and art cooperative. Web Site | Facebook | Twitter |...

Outside of their 2012 and 2013 EP’s Minneapolis indie rock band Fury Things released a stand-out single on the Verbal Rocket Compilation #9, Abrasive Vignettes. This track actually came out in July of last year, the...

Todays feature comes from the Minneapolis based band Rogue Valley, notably the lead-off track from the second album “The Bookseller’s House”, part of their four album seasonally themed catalog. All of...

Minneapolis based Mark Mallman’s new album Double Silhouette was just released. The title track is today’s Dose. [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/dailydose/irdd-markmallman-doublesilhouette.mp3] Download Double...

Tear into that BBQ leg son, multitask with your favorite 12 oz, and get ready for some quality blues rock. The compilation ‘Alive at the Deep Blues Fest’ is arriving this November 27th via Alive NaturalSound...

Most recently, Caroline Smith and company have completed tracking a new full length at the Terrarium in Minneapolis with Jason Orris (Polara, Happy Apple, Haley Bonar) and the songs are currently being mixed with Tom Herbers...

The song you are listening today comes from the album The Reluctant Graveyard. Jeremy is from Minneapolis. To call Jeremy Messersmith a musician is half-truth: He’s also a storyteller, who has carefully crafted a trilogy...

Minneapolis based The Idle Hands just released their third album, the EP Life is Beautiful on The Pretty Kids Collective, and IODA. The Minneapolis band is made up of Irish ex-pats and Midwest natives. So who are The Idle...

Minneapolis’ Tapes ‘n Tapes are back with a new album after their 2008’s XL released Walk It Off.  Following the touring and support  of Walk It Off for a year after release, it was time for a little R...

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...

The Album Skull Judge, from which this is taken, is a Split 12″. Side A is by Vampire Hands. Side B is by Daughters of the Sun which is not available digitally. Vampire Hands are a prodigal artifact of the thriving...

Based out of Minneapolis, MN – THE KING AND THE THIEF brings a refreshing blend of ambient rock music to the land of 10,000 lakes. Since the release of their 2008 EP of wounds and blessings, the band (under the name...

The title track from their recent album on reapandsow, Inc by Chester Bay from Minneapolis, MN Chester Bay is a melting pot of rock n roll influences. They combine Blues roots with catchy hooks creating an appealing...

From the album Reasons on Grainbelt Records Ah, cacophony – the blissfully unhinged sound of garage-y, lo-fi fun, the sonic equivalent of Minneapolis’ PBR-sticky club floors, and Red Pens’ best friend!...

Alright, we felt it was just about the right time for a nice ska-punk interlude here on the Daily Dose, as we like to mix it up a bit. 3 childhood friends from the quiet town of Winona, MN who met in karate class formed a...

Today’s episode starts off with a little CB chatter from a cat in New Jersey talking to his homeboy Juice in Northern California – then launches into a standout intro track by the funk and soul powerhouse, T Bird...

From their album Atomism Exploding onto the thriving Minneapolis scene in the fall of 2005, White Light Riot are brothers Mike (vocals, guitar) and Mark (drums) Schwandt, Joe Christenson (lead guitar), and Dan Larsen...

  Terramara is the brainchild of Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter/keyboardist Rob Meany, who formed the group in 1998. Over the last ten years the band has released three full-length albums and won numerous...

After Stuart’s 45 minute in-flight entertainment programming, our plane touches down in the Far East… well… far enough east – New Jersey. We begin our journey diving fist first into the action with...

Sick of Sarah began in Minneapolis, MN in April 2005 as an all-female band with catchy hooks, unique lyrics, and thoughtful, well-crafted music. The band displays talent, passion, and an ever-present sense of humor that...

March was simply chaotic. 9 episodes of IR, a live production w/ Chance, The Thieves, and Recliner. Working full time. Regional shows launching, a run with advertising, phew! But as always, music took center stage. MARCH...

Benjamin Stockwell is a folk slash country slash acoustic singer and songwriter in Minneapolis. His debut album is called ‘Love More’, and this song can be found for free at his website below. (Formerly posted here in...