Head of Production!!

Would you believe it? I'm Insanity's new Head of Production!
I had to make a speech yesterday in front of the Insanity Board and some other kind people who showed up, which was a little nerve-racking but I did well! I was well prepared!
There's going to be A LOT of hours!! Which is a little bit daunting but mainly really, really exciting!! I spoke to my mum who's well proud and she said 'you do better when you're overstrained, you'll be fine!" Which I've realised is very true indeed. I don't bode well with not having enough to do, and I always leave things to the last minute so I can feel that time pressure. I work well under pressure. I think that's the reason I decided to go for the position I really want to feel like I achieved something in my final year, and that I did something worth while. At the moment I don't seem to have much Uni work so it's all fine!

I'm gonna need to recruit a Production Team so if anyone's interested please please email me!! I would be forever thankful and it'd really be a massive help. Also- its great experience for any one who wants to learn more about Production and go into the industry, and it looks good on yer CV and lets face it- that's what it's about now!!

For those who are a little lost: Production basically involves creating jingles for shows, and sweepers (radio show ads) for the station as a whole. I'll give each show the chance to produce their jingle with/without me. As for the sweepers, the Board is deciding on a general sound for Insanity. We want to wipe the system and start again- really put our stamp on it, those who are part of Insanity. The voices for the sweepers at the moment- they all left 3 years ago!!

Lots of work, lots of experience and lots of fun! From your host: Head of Production and Transportation!

SWEDEN Recap- 19/10

Sweden! Wow, what a great country for new upcoming music. Music which is so fresh, so eccentric and so varied. Stockholm and Goetburg- the places where its all happening. Sweden is really one of my top 3 destinations in the WORLD. (In case anyones wondering: Canada and Japan are the other two)

So! Sweden! I love you! I wanted to go visit back in September but ran out of fuuuunds. Someday, someday soon. As most of you know I was in the studio alone for the first time and it was pretty nerve-racking, much more so than I expected! The book I order didn't arrive either so I couldn't describe Sweden and its sites as much as I wanted to. But I want to do Sweden justice! I WILL do another show- not only because I want to describe the sites, but also because there's so many more brilliant songs and artists I didn't have time to play! Date to be announced! STAY TUNED!

Here's what everyone's waiting for so I'll just get right down to it!
Tracking List for the Sweden Show:
(attempting to do it in order! Note: Album name rather than track name)

Shout Out Louds- Work

Peter, Bjorn & John- Writer's Block

The Hives- Tyrannosaurus Hives

The Knife- Deep Cuts

Lykke Li- Youth Novels

Miike Snow- Miike Snow (Deluxe Edition)

Fever Ray- Fever Ray

Jose Gonzalez- Veneer

Junip- Fields

Jens Lekman- Night Falls Over Kortedala

The Tallest Man on Earth- Shallow Graves

Röyksopp- What Else Is There

Lead Vocalist from THE KNIFE, Karin Dreijer Andersson released her debut solo album under the name FEVER RAY. She collobrated with Röyksopp in the song WHAT ELSE IS THERE.

The Fever Ray video for 'When I Grow Up' that I was talking about. Breathtaking and haunting. Voted 3rd Best Album in Spin's Top 20 of 2009.



INSIDER TIP: Try to get invited to a Crayfish Party in September!

BERLIN Recap -12/10

Hey guys!
Thanks to all those that listened in today! Had a lot of fun with it and I'm really exciting about doing this show!

To start with, here's a list of what I played (will try to list them in order!):
In most cases I've named the album title rather than the song title.


Bonaparte- Too Much

Paul Kalkbrenner- Berlin Calling

Moderat- Moderat

Apparat- Walls

Whitest Boy Alive- Dreams & Rules

Wir Sind Helden- Von Hier and Blind & Reklamation (they're the ones that sing in German!)

Peter Fox- Haus Am Meer

In terms of Berlin: EAST IS BEST! Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg are the best districts in terms of clubs, cafes, cheap food. That's where the students live and the atmosphere is liberal and relaxed.

I'll name drop some clubs here: Bar 25, Club der Visionäre, Berghain, Ritterbutzke, Tape, Arena, Maria

Festivals I mentioned: Fusion, Melt!

THE Sunday Activity: Mauerpark in Prenzlauer Berg. Hosts Berlin's biggest flea market, and is also where that Karaoke is held that I mentioned.

Also worth checking out: Kastanienallee, Oranienburgerstr, Admiralsbrücke, Warschauerstr, Helmholzplatz.

INSIDER TIP: look out for the traffic lights in the East! And you can haggle at the Sunday fleamarkets!

Welcome!

Hello guys!

Thanks for checking out the site. So, I did my first show last Tuesday- was pretty nervous, but it was a lot of fun! The first show was a taster- to let you know what my show's about. Transporting you weekly- I pick a city each week- give you insider tips, take you around the city, describe the sites and play new music from each respective city. Very much looking forward to the trips to come!

I'll be using this blog to keep you updated- what cities I'll be traveling to and to recap the shows I've done. Sites I mention and music that I play will be up shortly after each show. Gives you the opportunity to check out the bands yourself and to read up on any spots I've recommended!


Be Transported- tune in!