RePlaylist and Podcast for April 16, 2009 (On Vacation!)

And here comes the third week of Indiesomnia on Vacation--We'll be back next week (and are looking the heck forward to being back)--in the meantime, check out some local music, especially the Chicago leg of the International Pop Overthrow Festival (which is going on this week). Enjoy this previously aired episode of the show, and see you next week for NEW SHOWS!
<3, Susan.

UPCOMING SHOWS:
4/16 – Scattered Trees @ Beat Kitchen
4/16 – Tapes 'n Tapes @ Northwestern University (All Ages)
4/17 – Death Cab for Cutie @ Aragon Ballroom
4/17 – My My My @ Bottom Lounge
4/17 – The Handcuffs @ Abbey Pub (International Pop Overthrow)
4/17 – Wye Oak, The Pomegranates @ Hideout
4/17 – Simian Mobile Disco @ Metro
4/19 – The Blissters, I Fight Dragons @ Abbey Pub (International Pop Overthrow; All Ages)
4/21 – Yann Tiersen, Asobi Sesku @ Logan Square Auditorium

PLAYLIST (Originally Aired February 19, 2009)
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – Bad Reputation
American Breed – Bend Me, Shape Me
Okkervil River – Black
Blitzen Trapper – Crushing the Wheat
Le Tigre – Deceptacon
MC5 – Looking At You
Smoking Popes – Midnight Moon
The Dials – Bloodsucker
Mannequin Men – Dead Kids
Mando Diao – Long Before Rock n Roll
T.Rex – Bang A Gong (Get It On)
The Raveonettes – Love In A Trashcan
Disappears – Magics
The White Stripes – Fell In Love With A Girl
Panda Riot – She Dares All Things
The Avatars – Clockwork
The Clash – Rudie Can't Fail

RePlaylist and Podcast for April 2, 2009 (On Vacation!)

Due to pressing personal matters, Indiesomnia! will be taking a short break. We will be back to the regular schedule three weeks from today (April 22nd), and until then, see some live music in town this week (some of my favorites include Electric Six and Morrissey, or if you're into local stuff, check out Arctic Fox or the Greenskeepers!), and enjoy this classic episode of the show!
<3, Susan.

UPCOMING SHOWS:
4/3 – Kid, You'll Move Mountains @ Beat Kitchen (w/ Say Hi)
4/4 – Morrissey @ Aragon Ballroom
4/4 – The Faint @ Metro
4/5 – Arctic Fox @ Cobra Lounge (Free Show)
4/6 – Electric Six @ Double Door
4/6 – Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin @ Schubas
4/6 – Vacations @ Empty Bottle (Free Show)
4/6 – The Loneliest Monk @ The Whistler (Free Show)
4/6 – Greenskeepers @ Boom Boom Room
4/8 – Greenskeepers @ Smart Bar

PLAYLIST (Previously Aired 1/8/09):
William Shatner – Common People
Deep Purple – Hush
The Beauty Shop – I Got Issues
Greenskeepers – Lotion
Ben Folds Five – Army
Bird Names – Nazi Beach Party
Robots in Disguise – The Sex Has Made Me Stupid
The Cars – Good Times Roll
Kings of Leon – Sex on Fire
Johnny Cash – Hurt
The Locals – Tidal Wave
The Dresden Dolls – Girl Anachronism
Noah Harris – The Sparrow and the Wolf
Oh, Alexis! – Outlawed Bingo
The Goldstars – The Race
Bee Gees – Lonely Days
The Brandnames – Black and White Camera

Playlist and Podcast for March 26, 2009

So here comes another week in local and indie music on Indiesomnia! The show can be downloaded here, or listen online via the streaming player on the right-hand side of the page! It seems that, with the slow thaw starting in Chicago, we are seeing an increase in show offerings, and that there are even MORE great things to see live this week in the city! Anyway, I'm starting to ramble, but take care, and enjoy the show!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
T.Rex – Mambo Sun
The Steak House Mints – If I Were President
Michele Ari - 85th and Nowhere
Arctic Fox – Possible
The Blissters – Electric
Visage – Fade To Grey
Bloc Party – This Modern Love
Material Issue – Diane
Veruca Salt – Seether
Smoking Popes – Under The Blanket
The Von Bondies – C'mon, C'mon
The Handcuffs – All Shine On
The Useless Wankers – Too Late
Spirit – I Got A Line On You
STAR – Like Flies On Sherbert
The Mountain Goats – Dance Music
John Vanderslice – Exodous Damage

UPCOMING SHOWS:
3/26 – The Pink Spiders, Arctic Fox @ Beat Kitchen (all ages show)
3/26 – Elephant Gun @ Reggies
3/27 – The Blissters @ Reggies
3/27 – The Steak House Mints @ The Cubby Bear
3/27 – Village @ Darkroom w/ Tiger Spirit
3/28 – Bloc Party, Longwave @ Aragon Ballroom (moved from Riviera)
3/28 – Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Metro
3/28 – The Handcuffs @ Quenchers
3/30 – The Von Bondies @ Schubas
4/1 – The Mountain Goats, John Vanderslice @ Epiphany
4/1 – The Spinto Band @ Schubas
4/1 – Margot and the Nuclear So & So's @ Metro

Playlist and Podcast for March 19, 2009

Here we are again, with a great week of music in Chicago available to you all. This week's podcast can be downloaded here, or you can listen online via the streaming player at the right-hand side of the page. Scroll down for this week's playlist and a listing of some bands playing shows in town this week!

And, as always, enjoy the show!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
Alice Cooper – (I'm Eighteen)
AC Newman – Miracle Drug
David Bowie – Golden Years
Mannequin Men – WTF LOL
The Dirtbombs – Earthquake Heart
Donovan – Bert's Blues
Hot Hot Heat – Bandages
King Sparrow – Sightseers
Kid, You'll Move Mountains – Inside Voice
Bad Religion – Infected
The Pretenders – Precious
Picture Books – Scene and the Scenery
Oasis – Lyla
Clem Snide – Fill Me With Your Light
Presidents of the United States of America – Lunatic To Love
The Beatles – Cry Baby Cry
The Living Blue – Numb

UPCOMING SHOWS:
3/19 – King Sparrow @ Double Door
3/19 – Picture Books @ Bottom Lounge
3/20 – Village @ Epiphany (IVAW Benefit)
3/20 – Kid, You'll Move Mountains @ Empty Bottle (w/ Bailiff)
3/20 – Peacekeeper @ Phyllis' Musical Inn
3/22 – Trejo @ Ronnie's
3/24 – Clem Snide @ Schubas (w/ Heligoats)
3/25 – AC Newman @ Logan Square Auditorium
3/25 – Mannequin Men @ Empty Bottle
3/25 – Takka Takka @ Co Prosperity Sphere (moved from AV-aerie)

Playlist and Podcast for March 12, 2009

Looking forward to some local music? I know I am. Check out some previews on this week's show, available for download here, or via online webstream on the right-hand side of the page. Enjoy!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
Gang of Four – Natural's Not In It
The Streets – Fit But You Know It
The 1900s – When I Say Go
Belle and Sebastian – Step Into My Office, Baby
Gloria Jones – Tainted Love
Teddybears – Cobrastyle
Sufjan Stevens – Decatur
Razorlight – Hostage of Love
Mitch Hemann – Green Eyed Stranger
Headlights – Centuries
The Fratellis – Got Ma Nuts From A Hippy
The Rikters – She Carries On
Killers – Somebody Told Me
Black Lips – Short Fuse
The Soundtrack of Our Lives – Utopia
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps
Ben Folds Five – Song For The Dumped

UPCOMING SHOWS:
3/12 – The Rikters @ Subterranean
3/12 – Headlights @ Empty Bottle
3/12 – The 1900s @ Schubas
3/13 – The Soundtrack of Our Lives @ Double Door
3/14 – Razorlight @ Double Door
3/14 – The Black Lips @ Logan Square Auditorium
3/18 – Tokyo Police Club @ Metro

Playlist and Podcast for March 5, 2009

And here we are again! Another exciting week of shows and songs in Chicago for your listening pleasure. Click here to download the latest episode, or listen online using the player at the right-hand side of the page. The playlist and a list of show ideas follow. Enjoy the show!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Louis XIV – Paper Doll
Traffic – Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring
Elephant Gun – Dayjob
Pixies – Hey
...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead – Mistakes and Regrets
Echo and the Bunnymen – Lips Like Sugar
Pet Lions – Girls of Athens
Be Your Own Pet – Damn Damn Leash
Mission of Burma – That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate
Tapes 'n Tapes – Hang Them All
King Khan and the Shrines – Land Of The Freak
The Moody Blues – The Story In Your Eyes
Field Music – A House Is Not A Home
Women – Black Rice
Sublime – Santeria
Modest Mouse – Float On

UPCOMING SHOWS:
3/6 – ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead @ Logan Square Auditorium
3/7 – Tapes 'n Tapes @ Metro
3/7 – Pet Lions @ Beat Kitchen (Album Release Show)
3/7 – Elephant Gun @ Ronnie's
3/7 – Field Music @ Empty Bottle
3/10 – Seams @ The Whistler
3/11 – Women @ Bottom Lounge

Playlist and Podcast for February 26, 2009

And so another week has come and gone, the world is in an economic crisis, but some things stay the same. Indiesomnia is one of those. As per usual, you can download an mp3 of the whole show here, or listen on the player at the right-hand side of the page. The complete playlist and a listing of some suggested live shows to see this week follows. Enjoy the show!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
The Smiths – What Difference Does It Make
Jefferson Airplane – Today
Headlights – Cherry Tulips
The Dandy Warhols – Get Off
LCD Soundsystem – Daft Punk Is Playing At My House
The Appleseed Cast – Fight Song
Franz Ferdinand – 40'
Duran Duran – Electric Barbarella
Queens of the Stone Age – No One Knows
Tight Phantomz – 3 Relapse
The Kinks – All Day And All Of The Night
Mother Mother – O My Heart
The Golden Filter – Hide Me
Iron & Wine – Woman King
Loney, Dear – I Am John
The Vertebrats – Left In The Dark
Sufjan Stevens – Casimir Pulaski Day

UPCOMING SHOWS:
2/26 – Postcards @ The Hideout
2/26 – The Appleseed Cast @ The House Cafe w/ Loose Lips Sink Ships
2/27 – The Appleseed Cast @ Bottom Lounge w/ Giants, Color Radio
2/27 – Tight Phantomz @ Empty Bottle w/ Thee Hardy Mums
2/27 – Pat Mahoney (of LCD Soundsystem) @ Smart Bar
2/27 – The Golden Filter @ Sonotheque
3/1 – Loney, Dear @ Schubas
3/3 – Mother Mother @ Beat Kitchen

Playlist and Podcast for February 12, 2009

Welcome back to Indiesomnia! After an unfortunate but unavoidable break in scheduling, we're back with lots more good music for you to hear, suggested shows to check out in and around Chicagoland, and so much more. The new show is available for download here, or you can listen to the show online at the right-hand side of the page. I guess that's about it for this week; see some shows, enjoy the show, and thanks for listening!
<3, Susan.

UPDATE: The bugs should be fixed; download away!


PLAYLIST:
Louis XIV – The Grand Apartment
The Pretenders – Boots of Chinese Plastic
Flight of the Conchords – Robots
Tenniscourts – Swimming Pool
The Shins – Fighting In A Sack
Black Lips – Veni Vidi Vici
King Sparrow – Derailer
Wilco – Heavy Metal Drummer
The dB's – Amplifier
Arctic Fox – Possible
The Ponys – Little Friends
The Waitresses – I Know What Boys Like
Antony and the Johnsons – Aeon
The Changes – Her You and I
Razorlight – Golden Touch
Death Cab For Cutie – I Will Follow You Into The Dark
Lou Reed – Perfect Day

UPCOMING SHOWS:
2/12 – Antony & the Johnsons @ Vic Theater
2/13 - Arctic Fox @ The Kinetic Playground
2/13 – Mr Russia @ Metro (CD Release Party, FREE before 9 pm with flyer)
2/13 & 2/14 – Jeff Tweedy @ Vic Theater
2/14 – tenniscourts @ Miska's
2/14 – Deanna Devore @ Beat Kitchen
2/15 – The Pretenders @ Riviera Theater
2/17 – Deanna Devore @ darkroom

One week to go...

New shows return Feb 12. In the meantime, here's another rerun show, but please remember that the great thing about reruns is: if you haven't seen (or heard) it before, it's new to you...

Also in new newsy news, I have started a written blog of musical musings (which sounds incredibly pretentious, but trust me, it's awesome): Susan Rocks Chicago, which I will try to update regularly. A new album review is on its way shortly (later today), so stay tuned!

And, as always, go check out one of the many awesome shows happening this week!

<3, Susan.

UPCOMING SHOWS:
2/5 - Elephant Gun @ The Whistler w/ Thee Hardy Mums (FREE SHOW!)
2/5 - The Picture Books @ Hideout
2/5 - Tortoise @ Empty Bottle
2/6 - Big Science @ Metro w/ Pet Lions
2/7 - Los Campesinos @ Logan Square Auditorium w/ Titus Andronicus
2/7 - Press Gang @ Beat Kitchen
2/11 - Catfish Haven @ Beat Kitchen
2/11 - The Joans @ Bottom Lounge

PLAYLIST (PREVIOUSLY AIRED):
Buzzcocks – Boredom
Devo – Girl U Want
Cities and Thrones – A Most Dangerous Game
The Useless Wankers – You Got Nothin'
Ryan Adams – Gimme Sunshine
The Thermals – Here's Your Future
Material Issue – Goin' Through Your Purse
The Living Blue – The Beat of Her Drums
Airiel – Thrown Idols
The Code Kids – Can't Complain
New Ruins – Booklung
Cream - Politician
Michele Ari – My Sleeping Beauty
CSS – Music Is My Hot Hot Sex
Pixies – Gigantic
Noah and the Whale – Death By Numbers
Mitch Hemann – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Unscheduled Hiatus - New Shows Feb 12!

So unfortunately our technical difficulties have been extended for a while. They should be resolved in time for the Feb 12 (Valentine's Day!) show, so hang in there with us until then! :) To keep you from getting bored in the meantime, I have another previously aired episode of the show for you, and a week of live music picks to keep out the Chicago cold!
<3, Susan.

UPCOMING SHOWS:
1/29 - Vic Chesnutt, Elf Power @ Empty Bottle
1/30 - My My My @ Bottom Lounge w/ Color Radio
1/30 - The Smith Westerns @ Beat Kitchen
1/30 - Arctic Fox @ Silvies (Free)
1/31 - The Blissters @ The Elbo Room
1/31 - Les Savy Fav @ Epiphany
1/31 - The Heartless Bastards @ Martyrs

PLAYLIST (PREVIOUSLY AIRED):
The Raveonettes – Attack of the Ghost Riders
The Sweet – Ballroom Blitz
Tenacious D – Tribute
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists – Me and Mia
Interpol – Evil
Louis XIV – Finding Out True Love Is Blind
Be Your Own Pet – Black Hole
Tight Phantomz – Ninja Talk
The White Stripes – Icky Thump
King Sparrow – Bones and Skin
Dandy Warhols – Get Off
The Zombies – I Want You Back Again
The Fratellis – Got Ma Nuts From A Hippy
My My My – Sadder at the Seams
Headlights – Cherry Tulips
Johnny Cash – I’ve Been Everywhere
The Unicorns – Les Os

Shock! Horror!

So due to extreme technical difficulties, I will be unable to upload a new podcast this week. The problem should be resolved by next week, but in the meantime, please enjoy a Krazy Klassik from the Indiesomnia! archives, check out the Valentine's Day Contest, and go see some awesome live shows this week!

UPCOMING SHOWS:
1/22 - Animal Collective @ Metro
1/23 - King Sparrow @ Reggies Rock Club
1/24 - Kings of Leon @ House of Blues Chicago (Cancer Benefit)
1/24 - Rufus Wainwright @ Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA Benefit)
1/24 - Snowsera @ Beat Kitchen
1/24 - The Code Kids @ The Red Line Tap

PLAYLIST (PREVIOUSLY AIRED Nov 27, 2008):
The Blackouts - Something...I Can’t Say
The Dirtbombs - Chains of Love
Cat Power - Living Proof
Nada Surf - Do It Again
T.Rex - Rock On
Andrew Bird - Imitosis
Franz Ferdinand - The Fallen
Dresden Dolls - Coin-Operated Boy
Black Lips – O Katrina!
Divinyls – I Touch Myself
Flight of the Conchords – Ladies of the World
LaBelle – Lady Marmalade
The Innocent – Beautiful Lie
The Stranglers – Golden Brown

Playlist and Podcast for January 15, 2009

January is already halfway gone, which means it’s time to gear up for the First Annual Indiesomnia! Valentine’s Day Contest! There are details in this week’s show, which can be downloaded here, or played via webstream on the right-hand side of the page. The winner will receive their choice of either an amazon giftcard or an itunes giftcard. Please find the OFFICIAL RULES of the Indiesomnia Valentine’s Day Contest below!

PLAYLIST:
Shipwreck – House of Cards
The Flying Lizards – Money
IAMX – Sailor
Local Natives – Airplanes
The Fratellis – Henrietta
? and the Mysterians – 96 Tears
Kate Bush – Wuthering Heights
Belle and Sebastian – Dear Catastrophe Waitress
Cities and Thrones – Conduct Unbecoming
The Kills – Love Is A Deserter
The Living Blue – Walk Talk Rhythm Roam
Material Issue – Valerie Loves Me
Andrew Bird – Fake Palindromes
Electric Six – Gay Bar
The Gories – Charm Bag
braam - Blackout
Iggy Pop – The Passenger

UPCOMING SHOWS:
1/15 – The Hold Steady @ House of Blues
1/16 - Bully in the Hallway @ Bottom Lounge
1/17 - The Living Blue @ Double Door
1/17 – Local Natives @ The Horseshoe
1/18 - The Innocent @ Empty Bottle
1/20 – The Killers @ UIC Pavillion

**THE INDIESOMNIA! VALENTINE’S DAY CONTEST – OFFICIAL RULES**
(1) For entries to be considered, participant MUST email indiesomnia@gmail.com by 11:00 pm CST on Friday February 6th, 2009. Please include your full name, address, telephone number, and email address, the song/artist/album info, and a brief response (100 words or less) to the question, “What is the weirdest song you’ve ever made out to?”
(2) Entries become the property of Indiesomnia and may be used at the producer’s discretion for artistic purposes related to the programming and production of Indiesomnia.
(3) Entering the contest implies consent to these rules. You must enter to win.
(4) Contest winner(s) will be notified via email no later than February 12, 2009.

Playlist and Podcast for January 8, 2009

And it’s that time of the week, once again! Plenty of good shows to check out, and plenty of good music to listen to on this week’s podcast. It can be downloaded here, or played online via webstream by clicking on the player on the right-hand side of the page. Enjoy!

<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
William Shatner – Common People
Deep Purple – Hush
The Beauty Shop – I Got Issues
Greenskeepers – Lotion
Ben Folds Five – Army
Bird Names – Nazi Beach Party
Robots in Disguise – The Sex Has Made Me Stupid
The Cars – Good Times Roll
Kings of Leon – Sex on Fire
Johnny Cash – Hurt
The Locals – Tidal Wave
The Dresden Dolls – Girl Anachronism
Noah Harris – The Sparrow and the Wolf
Oh, Alexis! – Outlawed Bingo
The Goldstars – The Race
Bee Gees – Lonely Days
The Brandnames – Black and White Camera

UPCOMING SHOWS:
1/8 – The Locals @ Martyrs w/ Waif, Pale Figures
1/9 – The Fray @ Metro (Sold Out)
1/9 – The Brandnames @ Cigars and Stripes (Berwyn – Last Show)
1/10 – Bird Names @ Empty Bottle
1/12 – Mayor Daley @ Empty Bottle (Free show!)
1/13 – Greenskeepers @ Sonotech (James Curd DJ set)

Playlist and Podcast for January 1, 2009

Happy New Year, and welcome to Indiesomnia in 2009! I have a special show to kick off the new year, it includes an interview with Jim Hanke of Kid, You’ll Move Mountains, along with some great music to help you over your post-NYE hangovers and get you ready for a weekend of shows. This week’s show can be downloaded here, or you can, as always, listen in online on the right-hand side of the page. This week’s playlist and showlist are posted below, and you can get in to the KYMM CD release show for FREE before 9 pm by printing out this flyer, or get discounted tickets by using the password “MOUNTAINS” at The Metro’s website. It should be a really good time.

Enjoy the show!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
Mitch Hemann – Leaving In The Morning
The Ponys – Double Vision
The Brunettes – Small Town Crew
The Loneliest Monk – You Don’t Have To Try
The White Stripes – We’re Going To Be Friends
Kid, You’ll Move Mountains – Inside Voice
Kid, You’ll Move Mountains – An Open Letter To Wherever You’re From
The Sapiens – Flutterin’ Eyelids
The Living Blue – Without You
Mannequin Men – Private School
Pixies – No. 13 Baby
Andrew Bird – Oh, Sister
The Mountain Goats – This Year

UPCOMING SHOWS:
1/2 – Kid, You’ll Move Mountains @ Metro (CD Release, FREE with Flyer before 9 pm)
1/2 – The Innocent @ Bottom Lounge
1/2 – Pet Lions @ Subterranean
1/2 – The Living Blue @ Schubas w/ Mannequin Men
1/3 – The Loneliest Monk @ Beat Kitchen w/ Unicycle Loves You
1/7 – Quatre Tete @ Double Door (FREE)

Playlist and Podcast for December 25, 2008

Happy New Year’s Eve! The year is about to come to a close, which is why it’s time to celebrate with some great music! This week’s podcast can be downloaded right here, and you can also listen in on the embedded player on the right-hand side of this page.

There are tons of live shows this week that you’ll want to check out—as always, you can find a list of worthwhile shows just below this week’s playlist. Also, don't forget to tune in next week, when we will have an interview with Jim Hanke from Kid, You'll Move Mountains, as well as plenty of awesome music to set your toes a'tappin'.

And, since New Year’s Eve IS right around the corner, feel free to celebrate by going to wild Oppenheimer piñata parties and whipping out fliff like a sultan:

…just take it easy on the ghetto blasters, okay? ;)
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
The Clash – The Magnificent Seven
Dark Country - Pins
Black Flag – TV Party
Kaiser Chiefs – I Predict A Riot
The Blissters – Right or Reason
David Bowie – The Jean Genie
The Dandy Warhols – Down Like Disco
My Morning Jacket – I’m Amazed
Kid, You’ll Move Mountains – New Blood
Office – Sticky Dew
Louis XIV – God Killed The Queen
Duran Duran – Electric Barbarella
Spoon – I Turn My Camera On
The Assembly – Changing Now
The Heartbreakers – All By Myself
Electric Six – Danger! High Voltage!

UPCOMING SHOWS:
12/26 – Eric Georgevich live acoustic @ Silvie’s Lounge
12/27 – The Assembly @ Subterranean
12/27 & 12/28 – My Morning Jacket @ Chicago Theatre
12/30 – The Blissters @ Beat Kitchen
12/30 – Mr Russia @ Empty Bottle
12/31 – The Dandy Warhols @ Metro
12/31 – Tight Phantomz @ Quenchers
12/31 – Office @ Bottom Lounge
12/31 – Hum @ Double Door (Sold Out)

Playlist and Podcast for December 18, 2008

Just in time for your last-minute shopping and holiday office parties, it’s the Christmas Edition of Indiesomnia! The show is available for download here, or you can listen to the show as a webstream by clicking the flash player on the right-hand side of this page. As always, the playlist follows, along with a few picks of the litter of live music to see this week—you’ve earned it! Also, check out a few musical holiday treats, like Chicago Rock Music Examiner’s list of Christmas songs that “won’t make you wish the season would end”, and a free non-denominational holiday album available here. And be sure to stay tuned next week as we roll out the New Year in style with some live music previews and a special treat!
Ho ho ho!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
Holly Beth Vincent – Punk Xmas
Beck – Tropicalia
Bird Ate My Donut – Winter
Dead Kennedys – Holiday In Cambodia
Sufjan Stevens – Get Behind Me Santa
Eagles of Death Metal – Wannabe In LA
The Kinks – Father Christmas
Snowsera – 24
Bon Iver – Skinny Love
The 1900s – Winter Las
Gabriella Cilmi – Sweet About Me
Silversun Pickups – Kissing Families
Shoes – This Christmas
The Safes - Annalisa
The Raveonettes – The Christmas Song
Pet Lions - Trinidad
The Velvet Underground – I’m Waiting For The Man

UPCOMING SHOWS:
12/18 – Eagles of Death Metal @ House of Blues Chicago
12/18 – Bon Iver @ Vic Theater
12/19 – The Safes @ Quenchers
12/20 – Bird Ate My Donut @ Underground Lounge
12/21 – Pet Lions @ Bottom Lounge
12/23 – Snowsera @ Schubas w/ Color Radio, the Rikters

Podcast and Playlist for December 11, 2008

So another week has come and gone, Chicago politicians are corrupt as usual and there may be big changes in Illinois in the days and weeks to come. Lucky for you, there’s a new podcast to keep you warm. In a statistic I just made up right now, 9 out of 10 Illinois governors think Indiesomnia is (bleeping) golden. And so can you! Just click here to download the new show. The playlist and a rundown of some sweet shows to check out this week follow.
<3, Susan.
PS~I don't know who to credit with this photo, but s/he totally deserves major kudos. It is totally boss. Well done, mysterious internet paparazzo. Well done.

PLAYLIST:
Buzzcocks – Boredom
Devo – Girl U Want
Cities and Thrones – A Most Dangerous Game
The Useless Wankers – You Got Nothin’
Ryan Adams – Gimme Sunshine
The Thermals – Here’s Your Future
Material Issue – Goin’ Through Your Purse
The Living Blue – The Beat of Her Drums
Airiel – Thrown Idols
The Code Kids – Can’t Complain
New Ruins – Booklung
Cream - Politician
Michele Ari – My Sleeping Beauty
CSS – Music Is My Hot Hot Sex
Pixies – Gigantic
Noah and the Whale – Death By Numbers
Mitch Hemann – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

UPCOMING SHOWS:
12/11 – The Code Kids @ Cobra Lounge
12/12 – Noah and the Whale @ Empty Bottle
12/12 – Oasis @ Allstate Arena (with Ryan Adams + The Cardinals)
12/14 – CSS @ Metro
12/17 – The Living Blue @ Empty Bottle
12/17 – Tractor Kings @ Schubas (with New Ruins)

Indiesomnia v.2.0: Internet Resurrection

So it's been a while since you've heard from me, but I haven't forgotten you all. I'm working on getting a weekly podcast up and running, and can't wait to share all sorts of new and awesome stuff with you all! :D If you are of the myspace persuasion, you can send some love my way by adding Indiesomnia on myspace.

Things coming your way in the new (and, arguably, improved) Indiesomnia:
-artist interviews and guests
-more local music news
-upcoming concerts/weekend guide
-and much more!