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White Light Riot: Charlatan

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 (bass). Though the band during their…

Terramara: Solar Meltdown

  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 awards for songwriting and performance. The new album, Dust…

Insomnia Radio #156: Blackbelt

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 Union City multi-instrumentalist, Thirst for Hunger. You’ll…

Sick of Sarah: Bittersweet

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 shapes many of their songs.…

Insomnia Radio #114: March 2006 (Day 3)

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 2006 RETROSPECTIVE 1) Lorenzo’s…