tiny cuts: Call Out My Name
“tiny cuts is the collaboration between filmmaker AJ and music producer Gavin Bushell. Based in Wales, they create original tunes across a range of genres, including rock, pop, folk and indie. “Their first single, So Near, hit radio waves in the UK, USA and China. Second single Love Run Free saw the duo’s first collaboration […]
3m Dec 28, 2014
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Boogie Belgique: All Over the World
As we count down the final days of the year along with the musicians and aficionados around the globe, we figured the best thing for today would be to feature ‘All Over the World‘ by Ghent, Belgium electro-swing artist Boogie Belgique. The moniker is the recording name of Oswald Cromheecke, a Belgian Producer/DJ who mixes […]
5m Dec 27, 2014
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Postcode: Some Things Never Change
Today’s Dose is from this year’s Christmas compilation from Small Bear Records. “Small Bear Records are proud to present ‘Never Mind The Baubles’, their third annual festive collection which is available now from the BandCamp link below This year is a more international affair with artists from their Manx homeland (Nanaki, Phil Reynolds and the […]
4m Dec 26, 2014
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Röyksopp: Le Cantique de Noël
Merry Christmas to all those listeners and supporters who’ve been with us over this last continuous year of new (and even older) music via the 365 Daily Doses and smattering of regional live shows. Today, we’ve got a special track from Norwegian electronic giants, Röyksopp who put quite a lot of emotion into the best […]
3m Dec 25, 2014
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The Boy From Space: Come Home (For Christmas)
A Christmas song from Salisbury Indie Popsters The Boy From Space – a song of longing, loneliness and cartoon robins. It features vocals from the Pocket Gods very own Mark Lee. Come Home (For Christmas) is a seasonal re-working of their fan favourite ‘Come Home’ from the ‘London Paris Tokyo Space’ album with added Accordian […]
4m Dec 24, 2014
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Wild Nothing: One Christmas Catalogue
Virginia based favorite Wild Nothing (aka Jack Tatum) released this holiday track last year after making the recording for fun… a well executed cover of the Captain Sensible track, One Christmas Catalogue. As was a world away for those in the US, or potentially before some of your times, the song originally released in the […]
3m Dec 23, 2014
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Sentinel: Last Christmas
Network favorites Sentinel have released their annual Christmas single, this time the San Francisco dream pop group have covered the modern classic Last Christmas by Wham. Web Site | Facebook | Twitter | BandCamp | SoundCloud
4m Dec 22, 2014
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Frightened Rabbit: She Screams Christmas
Scott from Frightened Rabbit posted this holiday flavored track a few short years back with a message attached for a charity we’ve linked to further below. MORVEN’S PAGE | WEBSITE | SOUNDCLOUD | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
3m Dec 21, 2014
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Cafeine: Love Disease (Christmas in New York)
Montreal artist Xavier Cafeine is preparing to release his next album New Love on February 17th and has just put out the first excellent holiday flavored single, “Love Disease (Christmas in New York).” While the forthcoming New Love is described as an anthemic celebration of the will to survive, his first single, is also described […]
4m Dec 20, 2014
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Tigers of the West: Spill Me
Tigers of the West are from Belgium and have released two tracks on SoundCloud and BandCamp. They say they play “Noise Pop / Space R&B / Kraut Jazz / Psychodelicious Gucci Shoegaze.” They also say this of themselves: “Imagine your head’s stuck in the belly of an oud, run through a battery of effect pedals, […]
4m Dec 19, 2014
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Joe Morton: Giants
New Zealand artist Joe Morton released his debut single a few months back after recording this stunning first effort at Parachute Studios with producer Sam De Jong. We couldn’t find too much out there on this artist to date, but we found the following description of this rootsy song on his SC profile: “Giants is […]
4m Dec 18, 2014
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The Bandicoots: No Turn On Red
No Turn On Red is the second single from The Bandicoots upcoming EP, This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things. The band are from Hamilton in Canada, and are Nicolai Kozel (lead guitar), Andrew Parkinson (drums), Lorant Polya (bass) & Justin Ross (vocals/rhythm guitar). Check out the excellent video below too. SoundCloud | BandCamp […]
3m Dec 17, 2014
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I Am the Sky: If You Love Me (Overnight at McGill Studios)
Jesse Daniel Smith is one-half of the incredible Canadian songwriter duo, Bride and Groom, and has another new solo project you may not know about entitled, I Am the Sky. He issued a new single this past October, of which you are hearing here today, and looks to have just posted a great Dylan cover […]
3m Dec 16, 2014
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Honeymilk: Red Paper Buildings
Stockholm based Honeymilk has had a great 2014 with two new singles (check them out on SoundCloud), a UK tour and ever growing presence on US college radio. Now they’ve released their Sanguine Skies EP (check that out on Facebook). Web Site | Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud
4m Dec 15, 2014
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Concord America: Put Your Money Down
From Altlanta GA, Concord America have released a free download single Put Your Money Down a boisterous dose of post-garage adrenaline very much in the spirit of their May EP release Suns Out Guns. Web Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
3m Dec 14, 2014
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Tom Rosenthal: Hey Luis Don’t Bite Me
London UK singer-songwriter Tom Rosenthal put out today’s featured single, “Hey Luis Don’t Bite Me”, back in June, to what appears to be an ode to a hungry footballer we all primarily remember from Brazil’s World Cup. It’s a superb stand-alone track which you don’t even need to know of the biting sportsman to love. […]
2m Dec 13, 2014
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Brill: O Song
“Brill is “O” so happy to announce the release of their first single O Song. Brill is the current collaboration between singer/songwriters Brooke Trout and Dave Strauss. This acoustic harmonizing duo is in the final production stage for their debut album Fish Out of Water to be released in the Spring of 2015.” [bio] Web […]
2m Dec 12, 2014
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HAWK: Hush
London based indie rock foursome, HAWK have released their latest single, Hush a few days ago on December 8th. It is apparently the first release from the group’s forthcoming EP ‘Clock Hands’, and if this is any indication of what is in store, it will be a very promising year to come. Irish-born lead singer […]
3m Dec 11, 2014
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Charlie Belle: Get to Know
Charlie Belle is an Austin, Texas-based trio comprised of three teenagers with 30-plus years of music-making between them. The group, comprised of sister and brother Jendayi Bonds (vocals, guitar) and Gyasi Bonds (drums, vocals), and Zoe Czarnecki (bass), delivers a welcomed update of the 90’s English “alternapop” sound on their debut EP Get To Know […]
4m Dec 10, 2014
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Vincent Colbert: Rose Yellow Moon
Ann Arbor, Michigan based singer-songwriter Vincent Colbert has just released the 2nd single, “Rose Yellow Moon” from his forthcoming sophomore EP, Stranger in My House coming out next January 20, 2015. The song is basically described as encapsulating the feeling of being in a new place which does not yet feel like home, yet there […]
5m Dec 09, 2014
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Tremors: The Game
“Tremors are a 2-piece semi-electronic act from Brisbane, Australia. Tremors recorded their first demo at age 16 in a bedroom in their rural home town, before receiving national airplay and interest. They then spent the next two years writing and recording their debut EP, relocating to the city and finding a band. Now having just […]
4m Dec 08, 2014
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Broadbay: Plasticine Dream
Broadbay are self-described Noise makers from Northampton via Brighton who sound something like Yuck, Dinosaur jr or the Cloud Nothings. They’ve got a new single out called ‘Plasticine Dream’ which outside of demos may be their official debut. The group’s previous release this past June was the three track EP, Demo(n)s, a compilation of demos […]
3m Dec 07, 2014
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Gaba Kulka: Wielkie Wrazenie
We are proud to bring you another outstanding Polish artist shortly after the last ambassador was featured about a week ago. Gabrielle Kulka, going by the shorter nick, Gaba Kulka is from Warsaw, Poland and has recently released her album ‘The Escapist’, this past September 8th. I’m having a hard time following the dialogue on […]
4m Dec 06, 2014
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Hidden in the Sun: Salt and the Sprint
Five songwriters (Scott Rouse, Lizzie Clapper, Jason Vivrette, Ciara McAllister & Sean Alexander) who comprise Hidden in the Sun spent weeks secluded in the California Redwoods to create an ethereal debut album Seven Seasons. Today’s Dose Salt and the Sprint is a preview of the album, which will be released January 20th. See the album […]
7m Dec 05, 2014
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Plastic House: Stockport Syndrome
Following on the heels of their recent ‘Invader’ EP, Manchester UK indie rock four-piece PLASTIC HOUSE have just released a new stellar track in their arsenal, Stockport Syndrome, available through the Soundcloud link below (in addition to several other great tracks). The band claims to originally be from Stockton with band members: Oliver Podmore, James […]
4m Dec 04, 2014
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The Active Set: Actual Factual
Today’s Dose is from Lights, the upcoming EP from Los Angeles based The Active Set, due for release early 2015. They are: Matthew Stolarz – sing/guitar, Francis Ramsden – guitar/keys, Gabriel Grinta – drums, Alen Racedo – bass Web Site | Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud
3m Dec 03, 2014
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Nozart: Long Long Time
Originally from Syracuse, NY, Nozart (aka Noah Kellman) is a New York City based composer, songwriter and producer who focuses on combining the cinematic elements of film scores with pop forms. With a few excellent tracks available at the social sites below, Nozart will soon be releasing what sounds like an exciting debut album, apparently […]
5m Dec 02, 2014
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Concept 7: Innerstate
Sometime soon London band Concept 7 will be releasing their new album The Machinery Of Control. They have released the first 7 tracks from the album, on name your price basis, at BandCamp, with more new tracks being added soon. Web Site | Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud | BandCamp | ReverbNation | YouTube
4m Dec 01, 2014
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A Show of Crows: Tied Hands
Manchester based A Show of Crows have just released a ?new EP called Act 1. The EP is available as a free download via he links below. “Inspired by the darker, grittier side of rock n roll, A Show of Crows have been setting the Manchester unsigned circuit alight with their unique blend of dark […]
3m Nov 30, 2014
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The Polish Ambassador: Lost & Found (feat. Mr Lif & Ayla Nereo)
Naturally with my part Polish heritage, the name of this group has been a magnet over the last decade or so since I first heard what was likely their debut on My(old)Space. It was just the other day that I stumbled upon and dove through their Soundcloud page finding a diverse range of incredible electronic […]
6m Nov 29, 2014
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Fresh Body Shop: Anything But You
Pedro Rousseau from Nantes in France has been writing pop songs under the artist name Fresh Body Shop since 2006. Head over to the Jamendo link below for free downloads of 18 (yes eighteen) albums. This is the title track from his latest EP. Jamendo | BandCamp | Facebook
2m Nov 28, 2014
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I Am Love: Pillar of Salt
Happy Thanksgiving to all the listeners and long-time supporters of Insomnia Radio who celebrate the holiday in Canada and the States. The best way we know to give thanks is with a excellent new single from the upcoming self-titled album from Philadelphia band i am Love, set for official release on Jan 15, 2015. The […]
4m Nov 27, 2014
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Les Bonbons: Dans La Lumiere
“About Les Bonbons Seven virtuoso troubadours, Les Bonbons perform vagabond pop that resonates with a shimmering wall of sound, pumped up with strings, brass and a choir of charismatic song. Their tunes stagger and swagger the streets of old London town, leaning on the murmured bon mots, sometimes sung, sometimes whispered, of vocalist Fred. Meanwhile, […]
5m Nov 26, 2014
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Your Underdog: No Swim Zone
New York City’s, Your Underdog just sent out their debut single entitled No Swim Zone. While we like the following description of the tune, it may or may not have something to do with their following situation: “When you finally sneak through the lobby, into the elevator, and onto the roof, but realize you left […]
4m Nov 25, 2014
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The Violet Hour: Ammunition
The Violet Hour are a female-fronted hard rock band from Fort Smith, Arkansas, who just released their new EP Insatiable on November 21st. They’re planning the release of their second album Instigator. Web Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | CD Baby
5m Nov 24, 2014
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Miss Elm: Little Trees
Today’s featured single Little Trees is from the first EP ‘Miss Elm Extended Play’ via Brisbane, Australia artists, MISS ELM. This exceptional single is currently available below via Soundcloud as well as the Bandcamp links further below. The group recently issued their 3rd EP in September, “Hybrid”, the single “Bitter Taste” preceding its arrival in […]
4m Nov 23, 2014
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Colleen Green: Pay Attention
Pay Attention is the first single from LA based artist Colleen Green’s 2015 album I Want to Grow Up, out 2/24/15 on Hardly Art records. The album title seems to be a bonus nod to Manhattan & Hermosa Beach punks and heroes of hers, The Descendents. The full band heard here includes JEFF the Brotherhood’s […]
3m Nov 22, 2014
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Ocean Jet: Beat Me
Another single from Russian band Ocean Jet (who we’ve played once before, when we posted Victims in February). They’re based in Saint Petersburg and all their music is available on SoundCloud and BandCamp, so follow the links below. Main Site | Facebook | BandCamp | SoundCloud | YouTube | VKontakte (Russian)
3m Nov 21, 2014
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Leon Bridges: Coming Home
Leon Bridges is a talented singer-songwriter from the Fort Worth area of Texas who blends southern soul and gospel. When I first heard the opener of his brilliant new song Coming Home I was first reminded very slightly of the good vibes of Peter Wingfield’s ‘Eighteen with A Bullet’ although things took a completely different […]
4m Nov 20, 2014
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The Woodlands: Bronze
Today’s Dose is another track from The Woodland‘s album Gems And Bones, released earlier this year. The Woodlands are Hannah and Samuel, a wife and husband indie pop duo with singer-songwriter underpinnings, who create lush and emotive songs. They’re originally from Idaho, now in San Luis Obispo, CA. SoundCloud | BandCamp | Spotify | iTunes […]
4m Nov 19, 2014
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Gold Spectacles: Steal You Away
London, UK baroque pop band Gold Spectacles released their stunning debut single “Steal You Away” this past January 25th. Formed in 2012, Gold Spectacles is the collaborative venture of two British songwriter/producers. Drawing on an eclectic range of musical influences from Paul Simon to Phoenix, Gold Spectacles write beautiful sample-based music. The most recent single […]
3m Nov 18, 2014
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ScotDrakula: Stupid Everything
ScotDrakula are a trio from Melbourne in Australia, and today’s Dose is from their album Burner set to release on Cassette as Side A, along with their Break Me Up EP as Side B, on December 9th via Fleeting Youth Records. Web Site | Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud | BandCamp
4m Nov 17, 2014
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Bayonet: My View
Bayonet are an 4 piece indie band from Sheffield in England. They have been playing together for about six months, and have just released their debut EP, today’s Dose is the title track. Facebook | SoundCloud | Instagram | Twitter
5m Nov 16, 2014
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Courtesy Tier: Something Better
Brooklyn blues-influenced rock duo Courtesy Tier is Omer (guitar) and Layton (drums), who’ve been playing together for the last seven years, but they weren’t always a duo. As members came and went, they perpetually conceptualized themselves as a four and sometimes six piece band. Then, during their second winter in New York, they had run […]
5m Nov 15, 2014
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Cherry Daikiri: Born
That they’re from From Nizhny Novgorod in Russia (about a five hour drive from Moscow, East down the M7) is about all we know about the band Cherry Daikiri. Except that they released the excellent album Electric Future in October this year. If your Russian is good, head over to VKontakte, or if not to […]
4m Nov 14, 2014
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Bonsai.: I Like You Man
Bonsai. is an excellent new Brooklyn based band made up of singer-songwriter Simone Stevens, Greg McMullen on guitar and pedal steel, and Bryan Bisordi on drums and bass. Their first EP released in May was produced, engineered, and mixed by Dan Molad whose worked with some of our absolute favorites like Via Audio, Elizabeth and […]
3m Nov 13, 2014
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Excusers: Youngest Buddle
Formed in Milan, Italy, in 2007 by Pietro Guerrini (guitar & vocals), Alessandro Caputo (guitar), Robin Duncan (bass) and Jacopo Burastero (drums), Excusers released their first LP “Portrait Of Infidelity” on UK label Cloudragon last year. They just released their “No Excusers EP” on Beko Disques, today’s Dose is from that. Check out the BC […]
3m Nov 12, 2014
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Kid Scissor: The Ones That Don’t Care
Kid Scissor is the solo project of musician Josh Ben, a Philadelphia-born, Austin-based singer, songwriter, and producer. His debut single “The Ones That Don’t Care” released on November 3rd, we must say a very excellent solid lead-off effort. The track was sent over by a fan who included the mention that Kid Scissor’s musical influences […]
4m Nov 11, 2014
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Dr Velvet and the Social Drinkers: Thankful That You’re Gone
Dr Velvet and the Social Drinkers are a punk band from LA, today’s Dose is from their latest EP, Old Habits, which is available on a ‘Name Your Price’ basis from BandCamp (as is all their back catalog, see the BC link below), as well as almost all download and streaming sites, like Spotify, iTunes, […]
3m Nov 10, 2014
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Moonbabies: Chorus
After seven years, Malmö Sweden’s MOONBABIES are lining up to release their next album coming out in Spring of 2015. In anticipation of their fourth full-length they dropped the double single release “Chorus/Raindrops” this past September 5th, the first in a series of the digital double single issues. The two tracks in the release apparently […]
4m Nov 09, 2014
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