From their 2007 Corporate Records release comes a somewhat progressive stylized rock epic from Hollywood based four-piece, Canon. Don’t Trust the Teachers, seemingly loosely based on the 70s slogan of questioning...
The Rollo Treadway: ...
posted by Stuart Morrison
“Where are the children of table 34?” The Rollo Treadway are five people right now but they used to be only two when Blake and David did some demos a bunch of years ago and then they were four people for...
The Milwaukees: Save...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Complimented as “charmingly arrogant” by some and “hard working showmen” by others – The Milwaukees make music for the masses: engaging, raw and instantly approachable. Sonically they live between the Foo...
IR: The SoCal Sessio...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
I’m sorry FM… but I don’t want to get back together!! I gave up on us a long ago after a lifetime of unannounced program changes and undelivered phone-in requests. You need to stop hounding me with your...
Die! Die! Die!: Side...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Die! Die! Die! is a punk three-piece from New Zealand formed in late 2003. Their music has been described as being abrasive, noisy and rough with a strong emphasis on the rhythm section within the band. The band are renowned...
Angel Pier: Sprites
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Formed in 2006 in Dublin Ireland by Mark & Darragh, Angel Pier took shape one night at Whelans, after which the founding duo quickly added Canadian guitarist Luke & bass groove merchant Vinny Redmond to polish off...
Songs for Moms: 1906
posted by Charles Stepczyk
From Oakland, CA comes a three piece indie rock group aptly titled Songs for Mom, comprised of Molly / Allana (guitar / bass / vox), and Carey (drums). This last year they finished up a nationwide tour, having the chance to...
IR SoCal: Local Show...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Hark! Three incredible groups are coming to one epic local LA venue, this Tuesday evening (5/13), starting at 9pm sharp. Friend and classy wordsmith of “The Black Watch”, John, told me that his band will be...
IR Chicago #21
posted by irchicago
Quite a high energy episode this time! Need one every once in a while! This one has some punk rock, glam rock and rock. Enjoy! Also, come and visit me at bounceradio.net Live every Monday 11pm est/10pm cst/ 8pm pst! Set...
IR: SoCal Spotlight ...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Today we focus our show spotlight on a well deserving independent band from the Little Armenia area of Los Angeles, Moss Bluff! Bandmembers Travis Knight and Hugh Price came together in 2004 in Florida, then eventually...
Chris Juergensen: No...
posted by Stuart Morrison
From “Strange Phenomena” – Five tracks captured live in Tokyo plus five studio cuts. Rockin’ Blues meets industrial strength guitar playing. Long time session player Chris Juergensen brings you a...
How to Win at Life: ...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Todays inspiring new artist rumbles in off Van Nuys Blvd., whipping off potshots of soul-tinged rock, delivering the theme track for your life from atop their funky chariot, and driving a straight line through the arena...
IR: The SoCal Sessio...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Todays new session is on the heels of a lot of changes across the network. What are they, you ask? Well, I’ve provided a link below if interested, but it boils down to being involved with adding a bit of extra music...
The Dreaming –...
posted by Les Zaldor
The Dreaming’s frontman Christopher Hall formed The Dreaming in 2002 following the breakup of his previous band, Stabbing Westward, which had some success in the mid- to late-‘90s and recorded one of my essential...
Insomnia Radio #154:...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
After a two month turbulent voyage, we believe we’ve located a safespot to service the battle-scarred Insomnia Submariner, and have surfaced to bring you some chanteys from the musicians we’ve collected along our...
Sick of Sarah: Bitte...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
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...
Indignant – Ge...
posted by irchicago
After spending the last couple of years hustling it out in rehearsal studios and rock clubs throughout the Midwest, Indignant has arrived as a 5 piece band dead set on the revival of music that’s both informed &...
Lo Mass Republic: Po...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Opening up my first Daily Dose segment, we naturally start in my home county of Los Angeles with some dark melodic rock. This group of five, Lo Mass Republic, was one of the contestants in an ongoing worldwide battle of the...
The Black Angels: Bl...
posted by Stuart Morrison
https://insomniaradio.net/audio/dailydose/irdd-theblackangels-bloodhounds.mp3 The Black Angels “Bloodhounds On My Trail” (mp3) from “Passover” (Light In The Attic) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at...
Insomnia Radio: UK #...
posted by Stuart Morrison
After our visits to SXSW, now we’re back in the UK for this episode. Download | Subscribe [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/iruk47.mp3] Song List and Links: Slaves To Gravity – Mr Regulator, Pluto From:...
Insomnia Radio #153
posted by Stuart Morrison
Regional Roundup 5 A special Episode of Insomnia Radio – News, and a trip around the Regions Download | Subscribe [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/ir153.mp3] News Jason and Scott: MIA Mikey Dread: RIP Insomnia...
IR: SoCal – La...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
If any of you haven’t noticed all my excessive posts on Twitter yammering on about all the bands playing this year at the South by SouthWest Music Festival in Austin, TX… well… this posting is to confirm it...
IR: SoCal Spotlight ...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
I WISH TO ANNOUNCE THAT… Apple Valley based progressive rock band Aulta will be performing at two upcoming shows here in the Southland over the next few weeks, specifically in Fullerton at The Alley and then a week or...
The Whigs: Right Han...
posted by Jason Evangelho
[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...
Chuck Prophet –...
posted by dailydose
Artist: Chuck Prophet | Homepage | Myspace | Track: Freckle Song Album: Soap and Water [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/chuckprophet_frecklesong.mp3] San Fran’s own Chuck Prophet is rockin’ the house at...
IR Seattle #36: SubP...
posted by Jason Evangelho
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...
Return of the Mixtap...
posted by irbaltimore
[audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/irbaltimoremt2.mp3] Greetings one and all. As Jason works feverishly to get Insomnia Radio back to full speed, I could not help but feel the need to get SOMETHING published on the new...
Mink: Untouchable
posted by Jason Evangelho
[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...
IR CHICAGO CD Releas...
posted by Jason Evangelho
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...
IR SoCal Point Blank...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
While the following band broke up recently after some pretty solid touring success, I still wanted to showcase another track from this San Diego group, whom many have classified as Piano Rock along the lines of Ben Folds...
IR Florida #19: The ...
posted by irflorida
LISTEN NOW: [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/irflorida19.mp3] Download This Episode | Subscribe To Future Shows This first episode of 2008 is a bit of a departure from the norm. I’m playing a few different...
IR: The SoCal Sessio...
posted by Charles Stepczyk
Now, this episode has little to do with the Lord, aside from the fact he brought you the tunes today. Kidding. As far as the wacky intro, it was personally mixed using samples from serious folk with vivid imaginations. ...