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Defy the cookie-cutter radio. Turn off the boring FM and turn on De-Fi Radio. Brian DeWitt's foray into podcasting Tired of the cookie-cutter, bland FM radio? Defy your radio and listen to DeFi Radio.

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    DeFi Radio #32 - Cary Judd Interview
    Tue, 6 Mar 2007 07:09:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Cary Judd stopped by the house and we got to hang out, cook and even record an interview. This show's all Cary lineup:

    • "Eclipse"
    • "Perfect Tonight"
    • "Push Comes to Shove"
    • "The Lights are Always On"
    I was extremely fortunate to have Cary staying at the house and that he would do this interview. And he has a good recipe for cookies. You have to check his site, www.caryjudd.com or his MySpiggidy, www.myspace.com/caryjudd, to see when he is coming to your town.

    And pick up his albums either from his website, at a show, or via the ever-popular-with-the-kids iTunes.

    Looking Back From Space
    "Eclipse"
    from Looking Back From Space
    by Cary Judd


    Looking Back From Space
    "Perfect Tonight"
    from Looking Back From Space
    by Cary Judd



    Looking Back From Space
    "Push Comes to Shove"
    from Looking Back From Space
    by Cary Judd

    • Buy at this track is not yet available for purchase.


    Looking Back From Space
    "The Lights Are Always On"
    from Looking Back From Space
    by Cary Judd



    Make sure you tell everyone you know/see about Cary Judd. Go be his friend on MySpace at www.myspace.com/caryjudd. Swing by his website to signup for the email newsletter and for all kinds of cool stuff! :)

    Hosts: Brian DeWitt and Cary Judd
    Runtime:



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    DeFi Radio 31
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 08:33:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com
    Album art for DeFi Radio 

31

    Its a Best of DFR Show! And we kick it off right with a brand new song from The Shins. Here is the lineup:

    I hope everyone is nejoying their holidays! :)

    The Shins - "Phantom Limb"

    Off of their new CD, Wincing the Night Away, "Phantom Limb" was a must play on the show. No questions.

    Wincing the Night Away is due to hit 23 January 2007 but you can pre-order it now at SubPop.com. Based on their two previous full-length releases their third is a shoe-in to keep you loving The Shins.

    Subpop is doing something really cool if you buy the LP (thats vinyl or record to you younger listeners). Starting in 2007 any Subpop LP you buy comes with a coupon that allows you to download the entire album in mp3 format. Kind of reminds me of MP3.com when it created its partnership with CDNow.com back in the 1990s. Pretty cool and I wish we'd see more of this fomr other labels. FInd out all the deets here.

    Halloween, Alaska - "Call it Clear"

    First aired on on DeFi Radio 14.
    Call it Clear From their self-titled debut album that was first released in 2003 comes this hipnotizing song. Fans of Fox's The O.C. might recognize two tracks on that album, "Des Moines" and "All the Arms Around You." I felt that "Call it Clear" needed some attention as well. =) Huge thanks to Michele Delfino, Halloween, Alaska, and the entire East Side Label Group! You can hear more at their Myspace site: www.myspace.com/halloweenalaska.

    The Rewinds - "Sentimental Flaw"

    Spun on DeFi Radio 11, this song is what hooked me, and hopefully all of you, on The Rewinds. Head over to their website and pick up their album. It will not disappoint.

    Dylan in the Movies - "August Moon."

    Played on DeFi Radio 15.

    Another excellent track from the forth-coming CD Feel the Pull. Dylan in the Movies was able to tap the vocal talents of Tanya Donelly (Throwing Muses, Breeders, Belly) for "August Moon" and last episode's "Better Days." No stranger to the public (music from Brian Sullivan's first solo CD Don't Postpone Joy was featured in the WB's Dawson's Creek and Summerland), Brian Sullivan, along with an ever-changing cast of characters, aims to pull you in with their rising and falling orchestral arrangements and poetic lyrics.

    Hear more of their tracks over at the MySpace site: www.myspace.com/dylaninthemovies

    Chad VanGaalen - "Clinically Dead"

    DeFi Radio first-played episode: 16

    From Chad's first full-length, Infiniheart, "Clinically Dead" is the opening track. And trust us. It only gets better from there.

    You can also find out more about him at flemisheye.com

    DOwnload Clinically Dead

    Hosts:  Brian DeWitt, Ben Taylor and Ben Brightwell
    Runtime:  40:13



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    DeFi Radio 30
    Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:58:00 GMT

    Defi Radio 30 album artDownload the mp3 here. Or get it automatically by going to DefiRadio.com

    This show's lineup:
    Maritime - "Parade of Punk Rock T-Shirts"
    28 Costumes - "I Nearly Crashed My Car"
    Between the Trees - "White Lines & Red Lights"
    Voo - "For Sake of Space"
    The Coast - "The Lines Are Cut"

    What a fun show this time around. We even have a video of Ben getting a little carried away and forgetting that we are NOT a boring morning zoo show. Find it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDdIamiOLQQ.

    We The Vehicles
    "Parade of Punk Rock T-Shirts"
    from We, the Vehicles
    by Maritime
    Maritime is on Flameshovel Records


    The Fake Death Experience

    Download "I Nearly Crashed My Car" (mp3)
    from The Fake Death Experience
    by 28 Costumes
    Spank Records


    The Story and The Song

    Download "White Lines & Red Lights" (mp3)
    from "The Story and The Song"
    by Between The Trees
    Bonded Records, Inc


    Dates, Facts & Figures

    Download "For Sake of Space" (mp3)
    from "Dates, Facts & Figures"
    by Voo
    Spank Records


    The Coast

    Download "The Lines Are Cut" (mp3)
    from "The Coast"
    by The Coast
    Aporia Records


    Thanks so much to all of you tuning in. Please tell everyone you know! Thanks to IODA, all the bands and all the labels. Stay tuned for a special thanksgiving episode.



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    DeFi Radio #29 - St Louis Edition
    Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:14:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Chad VanGaalen - "Flower Gardens"
    The Beautiful Girls - "and We'll Dance on the Ashes of Whats Left"
    Voxtrot - "Trouble"
    THe Blue Van - "Don't Leave Me Blue"
    Joan of Arc - "Eventually, All at Once"
    Small Sins - "Stay"

    Chad VanGaalen - "Flower Gardens"

    From his latest album, Skelliconnection, Flower Gardens is the title track. Fresh off of Infiniheart, Chad gives us more great music that only he can crank out. Pushing the boundaries of is instruments is a likely phrase that one might read in some fancy music review magazine article.

    At any rate, get Skelliconnection from Subpop or in iTunes.

    We're Already Gone

    We're Already Gone

    The Beautiful Girls

    Cornerstone RAS


    Download "...and We'll Dance on the Ashes of What's Left" (MP3, 192kbps)

    Voxtrot - "Trouble"

    Trouble is on the newest EP entitled Your Biggest Fan due out November 7. You can listen to it now at myspace.com/voxtrot. Drop them a line and tell them its nice of them to let you listen before you can buy it. And let them know you heard them here ;).

    In fact, maybe if enough of us send them messages asking to be able to buy all 3 eps in some specially-priced deal, you could score their entire catalogue (which i personally celebrate) for an irresistible bargain. Just throwing that out there.

    Preorder Your Biggest Fan through their website or via iTunes.

    Dear Independence

    Dear Independence

    The Blue Van

    TVT Records


    Download "Don't Leave Me Blue" (MP3, 192kbps)

    BUY THIS ALBUM

    Eventually, All At Once

    Eventually, All At Once

    Joan Of Arc

    Flameshovel Records


    Download "Eventually, All At Once" (MP3, 192kbps)

    Small Sins - "Stay"

    Canada once again invades the DeFi Radio show. What is that, like the past 10 episodes? They truly are the friendly neighbor to the north.

    I was trying to find a link on their website so you could snag the CD. I've sent an email but for now, you can purchase their self-titled album from iTunes. Don't forget to burn an audio CD for your records and to back up all your purchased tracks to CD or DVD. Just to be safe. :)

    Thats it for now. Enjoy the music, stay warm, we love all of you, all the bands, all the labels, and especially we love LibSyn for rockin so consistently. The all rule over there.



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    DeFiRadio #28
    Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:49:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Tokyo Police Club - "The Nature of the Experiment"
    The Miniatures - "Dragonfly"
    The Mark Inside - "Carousel"
    Junbox - "Guru"
    In-Flight Safety - "Coast is Clear"
    The Constantines - "Soon Enough"

    You can get the mp3 or get new episodes automagically via one of the cool buttons at the right near the top.

    A Lesson In Crime

    A Lesson In Crime

    Tokyo Police Club Paper Bag Records

    Coma Kid

    Coma Kid

    The Miniatures Maple Music Recordings

    Static/Crash

    Static/Crash

    The Mark Inside Maple Music Recordings

    Junkbox

    Junkbox

    Junkbox Park The Van
    • Download "Guru" (MP3, 192kbps)

    The Coast Is Clear

     

    The Coast Is Clear

    In-Flight Safety Outside Music

    Tournament of Hearts

    Tournament of Hearts

    The Constantines

    So yeah, the cool kids over at Tracks Up the Tree got a new episode out before us. Damn them and their timely timing! Well we still love you JJ and FTB. You kids rock.

    Denise joins me "in studio" for a rollicking good time. Seriously though, it was a blast. All you can eat wings and free drinks equals great show. And by great, we mean mediocre at they very very best. And we're stretching it. A lot.

    And how about the music selection this time? Pretty killer. Please let the artists know you love their music. Drop them a line, buy some merch and of course, keep listening to DeFi Radio. :) Tell everyone you know. Please. :D

    Love you, see you soon



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    DeFi Radio #27 - Special Guests
    Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:20:00 GMT

    Starlight Mints - "Inside of Me"
    Under Electric Light - "Night Out"
    What Made Milwaukee Famous - "Sweet Lady"
    Band of Horses - "The Great Salt Lake"
    Rogue Wave - "Endless Shovel"

    You can download the MP3, subscribe in your favorite podcast receiver (iTunes, Odeo, plain RSS for all other receivers) and even check out our photo sets on the cool photo-sharing site, flickr.com.

    Starlight Mints - "Inside of Me"
    Drowaton CD link
    From their label:

    On drowaton the Starlight Mints paint from a broad sonic palate. Church bells, horns, violin, and synths complement the guitar, bass, and drums. The blend of classic strings, cheeky vocals, catchy melody and ornate surrealism is a pleasure. Packed with hooks, drowaton goes down easy.

    Click here to buy Starlight Mints CDs and gear.

    Under Electric Light - "Night Out"
    UEL Blue EP
    Discovered by DeFi Radio's own Ben Taylor, UEL has produced their fourth EP in as many years. Each CD has been better than its predecesor and Blue EP is no different.

    You can listen to some tracks over at their MySpace page, which is myspace.com/underelectriclight. You can also purchase their tracks at Bltrack.ca.

    Pick up their EPs. Huge things are headed UEL's way and you can get hipster cred before everyone else! :)

    What Made Milwaukee Famous - "Sweet Lady"
    Tring to Never Catchup Cover
    Lighting up the Austin, Texas music scene many times at South by Southwest, WMMF has tremendous buzz about them.

    For example, did you know they played on PBS' Austin City Limits show? Did you know they shared it with Franz Ferdinand? This makes WMMF one of just a few unsigned bands to be on that show?

    "Sweet Lady" is from their first album on Barsuk records, Trying to Never Catch Up available August 22, 2006.

    So you know what to do now right? Great. Go sign up to be notified when you can pre-order the CD.

    Band of Horses - "The Great Salt Lake"
    Everything All the Time
    Seattle, Washington's Band of Horses is comprised of Ben Bridwell and Matt Brooke.

    Having played together for over a decade, Band of Horses is the fruit of Bridwell and Brooke's past endeavours, most notable is their sad pop outfit, Carissa's Wierd

    Catch Band of Horses touring with Chad VanGaalen starting in August 2006. Keep up with their latest tour dates at SubPop's tour page.

    Pick up Everything All the Time in iTunes or over at SubPop.

    Rogue Wave - "Endless Shovel"
    Buy Descended Like Vultures
    From their second full-length album since joining up with SubPop Records, "Endless Shovel" is proof that there is something to keep you guessing. Each song has a little surprise in it. Nothing that would keep you from listening, just a little something to remind this is not crappy FM radio bubble gum.

    Grab Descended Like Vultures in iTunes or at SubPop Records.

    Special thanks to Barsuk Records for their support of podcasting and for signing amazing bands. Please take a moment to thank them by purchasing a CD or some merch.

    Thanks to Amanda and Anna for hanging out in the "studio."

    And the biggest thanks goes to all of you that listen and all the bands that believe in podcasting's power to help promote great music. Its all of you that really make music great again.

    See you soon!



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    DeFi Radio #26
    Sat, 13 May 2006 12:52:00 GMT

    Voxtrot - "Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives"
    Aqueduct - "Hardcore Days & Softcore Nights"
    Rocky Votolato - "White Daisy Passing"
    Nada Surf _ "Do It Again"
    The Rewinds - "Everytime"

    Check it out! We were in the Pensacola News Journal. :) You can see the scanned-in article here.

    Now for episode 26. Get the mp3 but you should really plug this link into your favorite podcast downloader (be it iTunes, Transistr, Juice Receiver, etc.)

    Voxtrot - "Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, & Wives"

    Mothers Sisters Daughters and Wives EP Cover

    This song is on their 2006 EP of the same name available at their website, voxtrot.net You can also download the mp3 by clicking the music notes under the CD cover picture on the right side of the paper.

    Aqueduct - "Hardcore Days and Softcore Nights"

    I Sold Gold

    This comes from their 2005 release I Sold Gold on Barsuk Records.

    Rocky Votolato - "White Daisy Passing"

    Makers CD Cover

    This song comes from is 2006 release, makers, which is on Barsuk Records.

    Nada Surf - "Do It Again"



    2005's release The Weight is a Gift gives us this great song. You owe it to yourself to get every CD you can of Nada Surf's. You will be a better person for it.

    Nada Surf is on Barsuk Records, you can get the mp3 here. But even better, you can get the CD at Barsuk Records.

    The Rewinds - "Everytime"

    The Rewinds

    This is the official album version of "Everytime" a song we've played before on DeFi Radio 12. If you will to be anywhere that is vaguely close Birmingham, Alabama on June 03 2006, head over to Workplay for their CD release party. The CD will be released on June 6. :)

    You can the self-titled CD from their record label's site, Live Wire Recordings.



  • DeFi Radio in Pensacola News Journal
    Tue, 2 May 2006 08:01:00 GMT

    The local paper, the Pensacola News Journal, came out to the house during the recording of episode 25. The article Kris wrote can be found here.

    It was such a blast to have them out while Ben and I did the show. Good stuff for sure. :)



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    DeFi Radio #25
    Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:53:00 GMT

    Get the mp3 or use any of the links on the left to get the new shows automatically.

    Light FM - "Never Gonna Get Up"
    Soft - "Higher"
    Viva Voce - "Alive With Pleasure"
    eagle*seagull - "Photograph"

    Hey hey kids and peeps of all ages. Its time again for another episode of the best thing to happen to music since instruments. Ok well maybe its not that good. But there is great new music and we had special guests in studio!

    Did you just ask who? Well I thought you'd never ask. It was Kris and Bruce from the Pensacola News Journal. Fun stuff but we'll talk more about that later. For now, SHOW NOTES!! =)

    Light FM - "Never Gonna Get Up"

    Light FM CD cover

    From their album This Is The Beginning Of My Golden Age available at Interpunk.com or through iTunes Music Store.

    Light FM is on Minty Fresh Records at mintyfresh.com.

    Soft - "Higher"

    Soft CD cover

    Higher is the second single from Soft's debut EP to be played on DeFi Radio. Ben says he lost his virginity to this song. That is not what I was told but what do I know? I wasn't there.

    Anyway, you can grab Soft's EP from the iTunes Music Store or through InSound.

    Viva Voce - "Alive With Pleasure"

    Viva Voce CD Cover

    This track comes from their 2004 release The Heat Can Melt Your Brain. 2004 was the same year that the excellent Lovers Lead the Way came out, making 2004 a busy year for Viva Voce. You can snag The Heat Can Melt Your Brain from any online retailer (amazon.com has it and other CDs by them), , and at any of Viva Voce's gigs.

    Viva Voce is on Minty Fresh Records at mintyfresh.com

    eagle*seagull - "Photograph"

    Eagle Seagull CD Cover

    Off of their self-titled debut album, this is destined to become an indie favorite. Don't be surprised if this song ends up getting played on at least half of all the AMP shows. =) Just remember that you heard it here first.

    Swing by eagleseagull.com, their label's site, PaperGardenRecords.com, or in iTunes to snag the CD. Its only US $9.99!!

    Mike Davis of The Davis and Droz Show submitted this track. Thanks Mike! :)

    Thanks to Kris and Bruce from the PNJ for hanging out. It was fun and we should do it again sometime. Thanks to all of you for listening. You rock! And please support the artists. They can't keep cranking out great new music unless they get money to pay for rent, food, clothing, and studio time. See ya soon!



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    DeFi Radio #24
    Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:38:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Birdmonster - "Resurrection Song"

    Hard Fi - "Cash Machine"

    The Rewinds - "California Sun"

    Get Him Eat Him - "Exposure"

    Get the MP3 but really, get the show automatically via the RSS feed.

    Mike Davis, Mike Droz and Sergio Aponte from Prime Meridian INDependent join me to bring you four more great tracks. Let's see whats rocking that stuff your skull protects.

    BirdmonsterBirdmonster - "Resurrection Song"

    From the upcoming, self-titled EP comes this great track. What's it sound like? Well Mike Droz says it sounds like The Pixies meets Modest Mouse meets Franz Ferdinand. I agree.

    Its a good thing because it gets you nodding your head, tapping your foot, and turning your volume up.

    The EP is available for purchase two ways:

    1)CDBaby
    2)If you're impatient (like me) buy them in iTunes.
    Hard FiHard Fi - "Cash Machine"

    From the their latest CD, Stars of CCTV, "Cash Machine" is a great beginning to a CD that just doesn't stop until you take the headphones off or your CD player blows up.

    Influences include The Rolling Stones, The Specials, Massive Attack, and The Clash. All of these are subtely worked into Hard-Fi's recordings. It might take a few listens, but you will certainly hear it.

    Pick up the CD, Stars of CCTV here.
    The RewindsThe Rewinds - "California Sun"

    One of my top 5 favorite bands (if not THE favorite) that I've played on DFR, The Rewinds have sent their first CD off to be mastered and it should be available very soon. You might remember The Rewinds from DFR 12.

    Keep checking their website at TheRewinds.com for news about when the new CD will be available and for tour dates. Catch them live if you can. And tell them you heard them on DeFi Radio.

    You can buy "California Sun" and five other tracks by The Rewinds in iTunes.
    Get Him Eat HimGet Him Eat Him - "Exposure"

    Get Him Eat Him is an eclectic group of five young men from Providence, Rhode Island. Their creativity and energy are too big for Rhode Island to contain so expect to see them touring more. Trust me, its only a matter of time.

    "Exposure" comes from their latest CD, Do As I Tell on Catbird Records. The CD is currently sold out but I'm sure there will be more copies available very soon.

    And don't forget to visit their website at GetHimEatHim.com for news and pictures. Also check out their very informative Sammiches blog.

    You can find their 2005 release, Geography Cones in iTunes.

    Hope you kids enjoy this episode. We're hard at work finding more great music for number 25 and 26. If you want to submit some music, just send it to defiradio at gmail dot com. Of course you can send feedback there as well.

    As always thanks for listening, please fill out the survey, stay tuned, and we'll see you soon! :)



  • For the MTV Crowd
    Fri, 3 Mar 2006 07:55:00 GMT
    The best band ever has just released their new vid for the song "Sugar, We're Going Down" Rolling Stone, MTV, MTV2, and MTVUniversity all give it three Downtuuu's up!

    Watch the vid here.

    :) <3

    And just for good measure, I just want to let all of you know that my wrists, they bleed "I <3 you!" and <3 is pronounced "less than 3" not love or heart.

    Andrew Mathas thank you and you friggin rock! :)

    It sucks that i must, but I have to clarify that this is a JOKE! If you can't take it, then try turning off MTV and finding GOOD music. A good place to start would be the very town you are in. Go to local venues and hear local musicians. Then swing by musicpodcasting.org and listen to some of the great new, independent artists played on those shows. Thanks! :)



  • The Eric Rice Show
    Wed, 1 Mar 2006 04:21:00 GMT

    Thats right, Mister Audioblog.com himself, Eric Rice asked me to be on the latest episode of The Eric Rice Show.

    Eric, Josh and myself. It was such a blast and I'm so lucky to have been asked to be on. :) Thanks so much Eric and Josh for letting me in the treehouse. :)



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    DeFi Radio #23
    Sun, 5 Feb 2006 06:55:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com
    The New Rags - Your Room
    Its Not Not - Sailing the Night
    The Deathray Davies - Maggie Doesn't Blink
    Ill Lit - Mid-City

    You can get the mp3 but really, you should use the RSS feed to get it automatically.

    The New Rags - Your Room
    Album - Take Jennie to Brooklyn (first album, EP)
    Website: http://www.thenewrags.com/

    Take Jennie To Brooklyn

    Take Jennie To Brooklyn

    The New Rags
    Silent Stereo Records

    Tom Merrigan and Andy Pierce are the duo known as The New Rags. Check out the bio page they created. I found it a nice change from the normal biography. :)

    The New Rags are billed as the world's only pop-rock-ragtime duo. Their debut EP, "Take Jenny to Brooklyn" features great driving, heavy rock riffs. But guess what? They do it without a guitar. Thats right.
    Its Not Not - Sailing the Night
    Album: No Time for Jokes

    No Time For Jokes

    No Time For Jokes

    Its Not Not
    BCore Disc

    Released May 17, 2005 on BCore Disc Records this is Its Not Not's second album. If you dig Hot Hot Heat, Talking Heads, XTC, then you'll dig Its Not Not. Or at least bob your head, bounce around or tap your foot.
    The DeathRay Davies - II.Maggie Doesn't Blink
    Album: Midnight at the Black Nail Polish Factory
    Website: http://www.deathraydavies.com

    Midnight At The Black Nail Polish Factory

    Midnight At The Black Nail Polish Factory

    The Deathray Davies
    Glurp Records

    Released in 2003, MatBNPF is a 14-track CD, the prelude to their May 2005 cd The Kick and the Snare. Both are on Glurp Records.
    Ill Lit - Mid-City
    Album: I Need You
    Website: http://www.illlit.com

    I Need You

    I Need You

    Ill Lit
    Badman Recording Co I Need You was released Feb 24, 2004 and is a dramatic change of pace and direction from Ill Lit's first album, WACMusic. I Need You shows all other bands what should happen with a sophmore release: the band should progress.

    Ben came back!! He's busy redesigning the Nerdcast website. And Nerdcast is still taking entries to win a video iPod! So check it out

    Also, stop by ExposureShorts for the best in low-budget short films.

    Host: Brian DeWitt
    Runtime: 23:50
    Download: DFR23.mp3 | 21.8MB
    Subscribe to the Show: iTunes | Odeo | RSS



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    De-Fi Radio #22
    Tue, 24 Jan 2006 07:18:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Back again with a quickie.
    The Frames - Fake
    Faunts - Memories of Places We've Never Been
    Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros - Coma Girl

    Get the mp3 but you should subscribe.

    Oh good lord do I have some great music for you. Just a quick show with three excellent tracks. Let's see whats up:

    The Frames - Fake
    From the 3-song EP of the same name.

    Fake

    Fake

    The Frames
    Blue Pie Productions
    • Download the mp3 of "Fake"
    Faunts - Memories of Places We've Never Been
    From the CD "High Expectations Low Results"

    High Expectations Low Results

    High Expectations/Low Results

    Faunts
    Friendly Fire Recordings
    Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros - Coma Girl
    From the CD "Streetcore" on Epitaph Records

    Streetcore album art

    Sadly, Joe passed away December 22, 2002 but he still lives through his music. Anything by The Clash is a necessity as are the Joe Strummer albums. The energy and political undertones are still relevant and I have a feeling will be an appicable commentary for generations to come regardless of if you agree with them or not.

    And as a fan of great music, you must pick up Streetcore at the very least.

    I can't wait to get back into it with all the proper gear. I'm so stoked! We've got great music to bring you, great CDs to give away, and all kinds of cool stuff. And please go check out TheNerdcast.com. We're giving away a video iPod!! =)

    Host: Brian DeWitt
    Runtime: 16:02
    Download: DFR22.mp3 | 18.4MB
    Subscribe to the Show: iTunes | Odeo | RSS



  • We're Still Here
    Sun, 15 Jan 2006 19:16:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    What with the craziness of the Holidays and New Year's things have gotten knocked off track here at DeFi Radio. But do not fear! We have great things in store. More new music and more chances to win some freebies!

    You can still catch up with Ben and I over at The Nerdcast. We do a weekly roudntable discussion about the important (and not so important) issues. Plus, we're giving away a video iPod!!!!

    We're also starting our regular, once a month (or more often, we're not suer yet) release of video. So far most of it has been interviews and what not, but we hope to have some great audience feedback and shorts and what not.

    I hope everyone's new year has started off well and, as you can see, we're busy creating great new shows for you. We look forward to giving you more great new music! Thanks so much for sticking around. =)



  • Happy Holidays!
    Sun, 25 Dec 2005 19:09:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    I hope everyone is having a great day! I decided to share my day with all of you through pictures. You can see more pictures at my personal blog or buy watching my Flickr page.

    I hope everyone has a great time and one of us at TheNerdcast.com got a new iMac G5 for Christmas. =) Now post pictures of it Ben!!!



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    De-Fi Radio #21
    Sat, 10 Dec 2005 20:38:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com
    DFR 21's Lineup:
    Rogue Wave - "Publish My Love"
    Vedera - "Lover's Lie"
    Jamie Shields - "So Sweetly"
    Katie Davis - "Los Angeles"

    Download: DFR21.mp3 25.2MB
    Runtime: 27:23
    Hosts: Brian DeWitt, Ben Taylor

    Get the mp3 here but you should really subscribe using the RSS Feed.

    Yes, I am still on the crappy mic. But that doesn't keep us from giving you more great music! Want all the details? Of course you do, so here goes:

    Rogue Wave CD coverRogue Wave - "Publish My Love"

    On the Descended Like Vultures CD, Rogue Wave shows that you don't have to conform to get records sold. If you've seen the move Just Friends you have heard one of Rogue Wave's songs. This is not that "Eyes" but is more support for why you should buy the latest Rogue Wave CD. You do things differently, especially since you listen to podcasts, so shouldn't your music? We thought so :)

    Rogue Wave is on SubPop Records

    Picture of VederaVedera - "Lover's Lie"

    Having to undergo a name change just a few days ago, Vedera is back on De-Fi Radio. The were on as Veda but the name doesn't matter. This quartet proves that when it comes to great music, names don't mean a thing.

    Off of their Weight of an Empty Room full length CD, "Lover's Lie" shows off the ability lead singer Kristen May has to make you think she's singing right to you. "Did you know, when you move i breathe?" she implores and you can't help but feel a little upset and awed. Scrape together US$12 and grab this CD so you can say "Vedera? Oh i knew about them waaaaaay before they played the Super NFL Game."

    Vedera is on Second Nature Recordings

    Picture of Jamie ShieldsJamie Shields - "So Sweetly"

    From her demo CD Blueprints, "So Sweetly" features Jamie's sweet, romantic voice pleading for that one last something before its all over. It makes you rethink (or worse, drunk dial) past relationships. Just ask Ben. He did. And he won't stop calling me. Good crap he's calling me now. I'm getting a new number.

    Sounding so sweet and almost sad, Jamie later shows that she's been pissed off and isn't going to take it and then reverts to the "Just give me one last..." plea that undertones the song. You must get this EP. Online orders are disabled right now, but you can pay by alternate methods by sending an e-mail to orders@jamiemusic.com. 6 great songs for US$5.99. Not a penny wasted, we say.

    Picture of Katie DavisKatie Davis - "Los Angeles"

    Katie describes her music as sad girl rock but i like to think of it as "her side of the story." Haven't you ever wondered how the other person was feeling or what they were thinking during those little romantic moments you've shared? Katie's "Los Angeles" helps to shed some light on that. If you want the full story, you'll have to get her EP Terrible, Terrible for just US$7. That includes shipping :)

    I'm still using the crappy headset mic because i do not have my cables for my mixer. They will be here soon and it will be back to normal, i promise!! :)



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    De-Fi Radio #20
    Fri, 2 Dec 2005 05:51:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Yes its been entirely too long. This show:
    Voxtrot - "The Start of Something"
    Under Electric Light - "Never See the Light"
    Brother Lowdown - "Guitar Shaped Swimming Pool"
    Soft - "Droppin"

    You can grab the mp3 here But you should RSS feed

    Voxtrot group pictureVoxtrot - The Start of Something

    From their debut EP, Raised by Wolves, which is available on Magic Marker Records.

    This band is a De-Fi Radio favorite so you MUST buy the album. Plus they're kicking off a new tour December 2 in Dallas, Texas. Visit their website, Voxtrot.net for the ocmplete tour schedule and to buy the EP and maybe grab a t-shirt.

    UPDATE Dec. 2, 2005: I got my facts wrong. Magic Marker Records released the 7-inch single "Raised by Wolves." The actual EP cd was released on the band's own label, Cult Hero. Many many thanks to Young Poisoner for catching my mistake! =)
    See the light album coverUnder Electric Light - "Never See the Light"

    Working hard on new material, this comes from those all night, sleep-deprived sessions. A testatment to how talented this band is and how their new CD deserves a place in your player. I know I can't wait to get my hands on the new one. Until then, visit their website or their MySpace site (myspace.com/underelectriclite) and let them know they rock.
    Which Side Are You On CD coverBrother Lowdown - "Guitar Shaped Swimming Pool"

    On September 27, 2005 Brother Lowdown's first full length album, Who's Side are You On?, was released, and all we can say is "FINALLY!" You can get it, and two t-shirts, from the Store section of their website, BrotherLowdown.com.

    You can listen to three of the tracks from the CD at the Music section of their site. Go listen and then buy a shirt or CD. =)
    Picture of Soft bandSoft - "Droppin"

    This song is track number 4 on their five song EP, which you can buy here. How good is this CD? Well two songs from it have been played on KCRW, are currently in high rotation on AOL Radio's New Indie First channel, and is the number 4 best selling CD on Insound.com, an online CD store. How friggin cool is that? Excellent job! So lets try to get them to be the number one best seller, what do ya say? =)

    I apologize for the crappy sounding me. I know you expect better and you deserve it. I left all my cables for my setup in California with Matt after the Portable Media Expo. Lucky for me he grabbed them and will be sending them to me shortly. But until then i have to use the crappy headset mic thingy. =( Please bare with me. It will not be like this forever, i promise!!



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    Help Rename iPodderX
    Tue, 29 Nov 2005 14:15:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com
    Hello My Name is NOT iPodderX picture

    Want a free video iPod?

    Who wouldn't, right? Well now you have a chance to win one. All you have to do is visit www.ipodderx.com/contest and suggest a new name for the program.

    Thats it. Nothing else.

    Why? Well we have a video interview with August from iPodderX to explain just that, available in the following formats:

    • MPEG-4: Download | 12.6MB -will work with PSP, video iPod, etc.

    Don't forget to visit www.ipodderx.com/contest to enter and see a complete list of prizes. Good luck and keep listening!!



  • Delays Delays
    Mon, 21 Nov 2005 22:22:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Since I am super smart, I left my mixer's power adapter and some other cables i need in California when i was getting ready to leave the hotel after the Portable Media Expo. Luckily Matt Galligan took them home with him so i just need to wait until they arrive in the mail. =(

    Sorry about the delay but i won't leave you empty handed. I'm releaseing a vidcast here soon. I've got some good interviews with people from the Portable Media Expo. I think you'll enjoy them so i'llbe making them available here.

    So stick around! =)

    In the meantime, get your fill of me over at InsomniaRadioNetwork.com. I co-host The Nerdcast as well as hang out in the forums. SO head over, say hey and listen to some great music and talk while you're there!!



  • Portable Media Expo Day 2
    Sat, 12 Nov 2005 17:52:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    The first day of the expo was absolutely amazing. I, along with other AMP members, have been doing a very organic, grassroots education process and we are the buzz of the expo floor.

    The whole thing has been a great experience and there is a funny little tidbit. In the same convention center, at the same time, is the Protable Sanitation Expo. Interesting.

    Our booth is next to LibSyn.com and Kiptronic, so we took the dividers down and have a great time. We'll get pictures up as soon as possbile.

    And guess what? Look for me on a future episode of Diggnation. It was so great to get that face time and meet David Prager and Alex Albrecht. Thanks so much Diggnation!!! =)



  • Portable Media Expo
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 01:08:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Portable Media Expo banner

    As i've been mentioning i will be attending the Portable Media Expo and Conference. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and making contacts. I will be manning the AMP booth on the expo floor during the expo hours so come by and say hello. =)



  • De-Fi Radio Forums!
    Mon, 7 Nov 2005 08:03:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Remember my earlier post about the Insomnia Radio Network? Well De-Fi Radio is a part of this network. And guess what? We now have a forum!! =) So head on over and make some noise! =)



  • #20 and More!
    Sat, 5 Nov 2005 20:48:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Hey peeps! I've got a great show planned for episode 20. It will take longer to get here because i'm also shooting the first few vidcasts for The Nerdcast and am doing it alone. This is tremendously time consuming but fear not! I have plans to get it out before the Portable Media Expo. Then you shall get bombarded with short little blasts of De-Fi Radio. Hopefully an interview with Chance will be on of them. =)

    How about telling the fine folks at LibSyn.com Happy Birthday? They've turned one and deserve some love! Without them, De-Fi Radio would not be able to exist! =)



  • Insomnia Radio Network is LIVE
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 02:11:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    IRN De-Fi Radio pictureHappy Halloween everyone! In lieu of handing out candy, our little present to all of you is a little something we've been cooking up.

    Its called the Insomnia Radio Network and its LIVE!

    "What is this Insomnia Radio Network stuff?" you ask? Well we have quite the exciting answer for you at the IRN About Page. Plus you can browse around the site and see what we're up to. Don't forget to stop by the forums as well. We can share witty commentary. Or whatever. :)



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    De-Fi Radio #19
    Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:52:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    The Constantines - Love in Fear
    Chad VanGaalen - Echo Train
    Fruit Bats - Lives of Crime
    The Changes - Her You and I
    Lovespirals - Our Nights

    Once again, 5 great songs!
    Click the grey button above to get the mp3.
    You can subscribe to the show by using the buttons on the left side of the site.

    The Constantines - Love in Fear
    From their brand new CD Tournament of Hearts comes my favorite Constantines track. These five guys form one of Canada's best exports and it shows. Just listen to the lyrics of "Love in Fear." A great beat throughout that will certainly have you nodding your head or tapping your feet.

    Bryan Webb â vocals, guitar
    Steve Lambke â vocals, guitar
    Dallas Wehrle â bass guitar
    Will Kidman â keyboards
    Doug MacGregor - drums
    Chad VanGaalen - Echo Train
    This is the second track from Chad's Infiniheart album to make it onto De-Fi Radio. After hearing this track Brian swore he was buying this CD right now! =) You should too so head over to Sub Pop and pick it up. Or you can use this link. We try to make it easy for you. =)
    The Fruit Bats - Lives of Crime
    On their Spelled in Bones album. Give this track a listen then head on over to watch the video.
    The Changes - Her You and I
    On their First of May and Self-Titled EPs. Ben is in love with this band and has the self-titled EP. He keeps e-mailing me and calling me telling me how great this band is. While I believe him, its getting a little annoying. My suggestion is grab the cd here so Ben will leave you alone. And so you can hear some great new music.
    LoveSpirals - Our Nights
    Brian was introduced to this band in middle 2001 and loves the Windblown Kiss album, which is where this track comes from. I highly suggest you pick this CD up. Its mellow and soothing. Great music for dining with a special someone and for just listening to at any time.

    Ryan Lum and Anji Bee have a podcast called Chillin with Lovesprials. They talk about all kinds of music things and the latest happenings in the Lovespirals world. The new CD called Free and Easy is the topic of their latest episode and Brian has ordered it. Highly recommended. Windblown Kiss is also a good place to start. =)



  • LibSyn is Acting Up
    Tue, 25 Oct 2005 04:09:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    All day today the site has been up then down. Up then down. Neither www.defiradio.com or http://defiradio.libsyn.com would resolve the site.

    And i'm having trouble with episode 19's uploading. Suffice it to say that the mp3 file is on the server but when i try to publish the post, LibSyn does not see it.

    Please bare with me. The show has been ready for two days now but these problems have held it back. I apologize and have a work around. If things keep misbehaving, i'll apply a work around.

    Thanks so much for understanding and for your patience!! =)

    UPDATE October 25, 2005: So uhm, maybe it would help if i readthe news items after my log in to LibSyn. They were affected by Hurricane Wilma and having lived in Pensacola before and after Hurricane Ivan, i know that they are not having any fun. I apologize for my complaint. Ima lern tah reeeeed!!!



  • 19 and Thanks!
    Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:18:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Episode 19 is almost ready! I am completely amazed each time at the music we get.

    And speaking of getting music, thank you for all of the submissions. We can't keep up!! =) Please keep them coming.

    Comments too!! I'm loving the feedback gang. Feel free to use the comments link here at the posts or to do so via e-mail.

    To submit music or to comment, just send an e-mail to Picture of e-mail address



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    De-Fi Radio #18
    Sun, 9 Oct 2005 20:53:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Chance and the Choir Simulcast. Thats right. Today's the day. Here it is. Chance and the Choir Simulcast Flyer

    De-Fi Radio and at least 35 other podcasts and Internet radio stations are bringing you the first ever simulcast podcast.

    And make sure you stop by www.mynameischance.com to see all of the other participants and of course to get CDs and merchandise of this great band. There is even a photo gallery from the show!

    Enjoy! =)



  • Chance Simulcast Soon
    Tue, 4 Oct 2005 06:25:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    Info for Chances Simulcast

    Stay tuned right here for the show on October 9, 2005 at 4pm Central Standard Time. See you soon!!



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    De-Fi Radio #17
    Sat, 24 Sep 2005 05:58:00 GMT Author: defiradio@gmail.com

    This episode's lineup: Wolf Parade - Shine A Light
    Party Ben - Tegan and Sara vs. Mylo - Walking with a Ghost in Paris (its a mashup)
    The Changes - When I Wake
    Rosie Thomas - Pretty Dress
    Holopaw - Cinders

    Ben joins me again! And we find out he, made a picture of a color. We will be going to the Portable Media Expo and Podcast Convention 2005 in November so you should too! Great music, great cohost, cd giveaway winners, shout outs, it all makes for a great time!

    Picture of Wolf ParadeWe kick things off with an import from Montreal called Wolf Parade. Their song, Shine a Light is on their forthcoming CD Apologies to the Queen Mary.

    Apologies is set to be released on September 27 and you can order it now on Subpop Records.

    The Canadian edition of Time magazine has picked this CD as one of "Canada's Most Anticipated Indie Albums of the Year." Pick it up before anyone else you know and you'll be the coolest kid on your block!! =)
    Our second tune is a first here on De-Fi Radio. Its our first remix mashup. I too was very skeptical but by the end i really liked the song. Props to Party Ben for creating this mashup. Its called Tegan & Sara versus Mylo - "Walking with a Ghost in Paris" and will make you shake your <insert random saying or body part here>!
    Picture of The ChangesThird up on this episode is a band from Chicago, Illinois, The Changes. This song, "When I Wake" is the first song from their seven-track, self-titled EP. "When I Wake" has a little bit of a 1980s, The Police, feel to it, but is modern rock. If you're not listening for it, you will completely miss the little nuances that are obvious throwbacks to good '80s music.

    Don't let that reference confuse you, however, as their self-titled EP is less slammed-down your throat than some other recent, modern crunchy '80s rock and more great music. You can also check them out at their MySpace site to keep up on their tour dates and hear some more tracks.
    Rosie ThomasOur fourth song this time around comes from Rosie Thomas. "Pretty Dress" is from her CD If Song Could Be Held that was released on September 13.

    If Songs Could Be Held is Rosie's third full-length album during her time on Sub Pop Records and marks a different approach to her songs than before. Her voice just pulls you in and is haunting as well as soothing. Something you must hear for yourself to understand. Which is exactly why we are playing here in this episode. =)

    "Pretty Dress" is a great entry point to a CD full of fresh, new takes on the "standard" topics of love, one's identity, and taking a hard look at one's ownself. Heavy!
    And finally, we wrap up this installment of De-Fi Radio with Holopaw and their song "Cinders." Holopaw is named after a smaller town in Florida that none of the band membe