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 9, 2009 (On Vacation!)

And we reach week 2 of the rebroadcasts here on Indiesomnia. I will be back two weeks from today, Thursday April 23, at noon Central Time. In the meanwhile, enjoy this classic episode of Indiesomnia! If you were lucky enough to get Andrew Bird tickets before they sold out, good for you--if not, there are still plenty of great live shows to see in Chicago this week! Have a gander at the list below, and enjoy the show!
<3, Susan.

UPCOMING SHOWS:
4/9 – The Locals @ Subterranean
4/9 – Sebastian Tellier @ Empty Bottle (w/ Lemonade)
4/9 & 4/10 – Andrew Bird @ Civic Opera House (SOLD OUT!)
4/10 – Catfish Haven, Lucero, Titus Andronicus @ Metro
4/11 – Elephant Gun @ Speak Easy
4/11 – The Dials @ Bottom Lounge
4/11 – Mates of State, Black Kids @ Metro
4/12 – Lily Allen @ Riviera Theater (moved from The Vic)
4/14 – Alexi Murdoch @ Empty Bottle
4/15 – Elsinore @ Beat Kitchen

PLAYLIST (Previously Aired February 12, 2009):
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

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