Welcome to another edition of Insomnia Radio: San Francisco. This episode is a special one for two reasons: 1) the first half of the episode is dedicated to some of the IR regional shows, and 2) the second half is dedicated...

Six solo artists & one ensemble. Seven tracks that lean toward the mellower side of music. Seven wonderful reasons to listen to this new episode of Insomnia Radio: San Francisco. Inside. On a rainy day in late winter....

In celebration of the launch of Dread at the Controls this week, we are pleased to bring you eight tracks in the ska, rocksteady, and reggae vein, with a few ‘hybrids’ thrown in for good measure. Most of these...

I’m pleased to present you with this month’s spotlight on Asian Man Records. Run by Mike Park for well over a decade, Asian Man consistently turns out great independent music and has been the stepping stone for...

I’m back from an (unexpected) break away from the show, but hopefully the music will have been worth the wait. Up for you this week is a ton of content, including seven killer tracks from the Bay and beyond (three of...

Hey gang! In this episode, I admit a few shortcomings, some unprofessionalism, and basically plead for your understanding with my ignorance. But, again, please don’t pay attention to me: It’s all. About. The...

Welcome to 2007, gang! I’m completely fired up about this episode, as it features nine absolutely kick-ass tracks from (mostly) local bands. (You gotta listen to find out why!) This one is definitely not worksafe, and...

Welcome back for episode #2 of the SoCal Sessions. We’ve got five more great LA based (and related) artists in this new session that might help you conjure up the imagery of a less developed California. The title of...

Hey gang! Last episode of 2006 comin’ at ya, featuring six Bay Area bands and two from elsewhere, all of whom would not be out of place in the late 60’s or early 70’s pantheon of pop music. Thanks for...

Well, it is, ya know… Starting off with some musical comedy, the show steamrolls into your ears, and hopefully the songs make you want to go back and listen again, buy shit, and go crazy downloadin’. This show...

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...

I couldn’t let this holiday season go by without recording a holiday-specific episode. Featuring bands from the Bay Area (who knew Dr. Elmo was from Novato, in Marin County?!) and elsewhere, I present you with 12 songs...

Twenty-five episodes in, y’all. And I’m just getting warmed up! Seven awesome tracks from bands based in the SF Bay Area and… Reno, NV??? Sprinkle in a little parody silliness and you’ve got 40...

This week, I take you on a musical journey that explores the solo artist. For better or for worse, these guys are in complete control of their music. Hope you enjoy it as much as I...

I’ve had this playlist sitting in my iPod for the better part of three weeks now, and not even a severe lack of sleep would prevent me from finally putting it all together in a show for you. Rockin’ good local...

This week’s episode features SF indie band Parcourse, including five tracks from their two EPs and some conversation live from Specs bar in North Beach....

Take the hook-laden swirl of 60’s Britpop, mix it with the DIY aesthetic of mid-90’s lo-fi indie rock, and you get Parcourse. They are poppy without the sugar, introspective without the melodrama, and melancholy...

I know I keep saying this, but I really should NOT take too much time away from the mic. My delivery gets sloppy, I start making no sense, and I haven’t even had anything stronger than coffee to drink today. No matter,...

Welcome back to classic IR! After hyper focusing on certain styles in Episodes 101-103, today’s show finds your always-caffeinated host back in typical form, playing all kinds of genre benders (From fringe-pop to jazz punk...

Wife and kids away + a coupla glasses of zinfandel (the REAL stuff!) = a rocking, yet at times sloppy episode. Download, listen, and subscribe for the music. Pay no attention to the idiot behind the...

Hey Gang! It’s good to be back after three long weeks off the mic. In this installment of IRSF, lots of great new indie rock for ya this week, plus the return of an old friend. The submissions keep rolling in, and...

Episode 100 brings the entire IR Family together, with each host recording a special segment for our first Triple Digit show! No frills, no segments, no hype, just the hosts and the music. Enjoy this, and if you like what...

Mining previous episodes for pop / powerpop / rock gems from IR:SF’s past, and all from Sacramento and the Central Valley. Plus two tracks new to the show, also from Sacramento. Call it a mixtape, kinda sorta. Or...

Four bands. Two songs from each. Mix in a little talky-talk, a dash of goofiness, a pinch of news, and you have IR: San Francisco 17. Enjoy! [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/IRSF-17.mp3] DOWNLOAD HERE With Love: You...

Some real cool stuff coming out of the IR:SF studios this week, gang. Some might be tunes that you would expect to hear on this show, while others may surprise you. But all are dirty and lovely in their own way. There are a...

Ten wonderful tracks for you this week, as originally heard on Insomnia Radio. Almost all of the artists are from the Bay Area, but all are definitely superb and worth revisiting....

This week I’m pleased to bring you an entire episode filled with the music of Joel Streeter. If you like what you hear, click on one of the links below to purchase his latest album Hear Me Out. If nothing else, send...

Lucky Number 13 comin’ straight at ya! I didn’t have quality info on at least half of these bands, but check out the links below and dig around for yourself. As I say in the show, it’s all about the music....

For those of you accustomed to an episode a week, I apologize for my absence. I’ll try to pick up the pace in the coming weeks. Seven songs for you this week plus a ridiculous amount of promos, station IDs, and other...

Back in the fray, fellows and fellas. Check out each and every one of these bands, who will rock you in your face. And backside. And arms and legs. And watch out for your thumbs and pinkies. Basically, no one part of your...

File Size: 39.2 (.mp3) Running Time: 42:40 [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/IRSF-10.mp3] DOWNLOAD HERE Episode 10 is in the books, ladies and gentlemen. Ten songs for Episode 10. What? No shownotes? You’ll have to...

File Size: 34.8MB (.mp3) Running Time: 37:55 (Rated G Clean) [audio:https://insomniaradio.net/audio/IRSF-09.mp3] DOWNLOAD HERE This episode promotes the upcoming Cool Waves Festival @ The House of Shields on June 16-17....