Demos on the Radio

Musicians Torraine Futurum and All My Knives discuss the songs by other artists that are so close to their hearts they feel they could have written them themselves! Then, Torraine brings in a new demo for her song 'FNL 4RM' and All My Knives plays the demo for a new song called 'DISINTEGRATE'.  Music discussed:  Find Me - Porches  Garden Song - Phoebe Bridgers  Girlfriend - Grace Ives  CANDY - Jus...

It's our 2025 retrospective special! Musicians Torraine Futurum and All My Knives run down their top 5 favorite albums from the year gone by. Also, show producer Willa Jones pops in to share which artists made up the soundtrack of her year! Then they play the demos for new songs RAT PARTY and FNL 4RM! Happy New Year!  Records discussed:  Through The Wall - Rochelle Jordan  Top Boy - Brian Eno  Fac...

In this episode, musicians Torraine Futurum and All My Knives discuss the songs, artists, or albums that they think the other would be surprised to know that they enjoy! Then, Knives plays an untitled demo that would fit right into the score of Silent Hill and Torraine brings a short and sweet track that embodies the very spirit of Demos on the Radio. Albums discussed: Body Party - Ciara Good News...

It's the Demos on the Radio Halloween Special! Torraine and Knives discuss (in costume!) the warping effects of Busta Rhymes and My Chemical Romance on their young, impressionable minds. Then, Knives plays the demo for a new song, 'Drying Out', and explains how Twin Peaks inspired the vocal production. Torraine plays the demo for 'Icarus', the song she originally thought might become the sonic blu...

A good remix completely transforms a song. In this episode, Torraine and Knives discuss two such examples that they ended up preferring to the original tracks. Then, Knives plays the demo for BLEACH BRAIN, an experimental, electronic, rock song from his self-titled record. Torraine plays the demo for Extrapolations; an enticing track featuring a familiar voice. Albums discussed: Supercut (El-P Rem...

What makes for a great first track on an album? Torraine Futurum and All My Knives consider this by discussing two of their favorite examples. Then, they each play demos that differ wildly in sound and length, but are equally rich in emotion and introspection. Albums discussed: EUSEXUA - FKA Twigs Hot Fuss - The Killers MIDNITE FUKK TRAIN - Christeene Soul,PRESENT - Q

Torraine and Knives share which songs converted them from skeptics to fans of two contemporary pop stars. Then, Torraine plays the demo for the title track of her upcoming album and Knives plays the demo for ALL4444s, a sexy, sinister song made in collaboration with Torraine, and currently available for streaming! Check it out! Music discussed: Charli xcx - Pop 2 PinkPantheress - to hell with it W...

Musicians Torraine Futurum and All My Knives discuss albums they love that others found underwhelming or even unlistenable! They make the case for music that challenged what critics and fans expected from two beloved pop icons. Music discussed: Madonna - American Life Ariana Grande - Sweetener Tennis - Face Down in the Garden Oklou - choke enough

On our first episode, we discuss the music that inspired each of us to make music ourselves. Torraine picks a timeless art-rock icon and Knives explains why he thought he just didn't like music for a long time. Hosted by: Torraine Futurum, All My Knives Produced by: Willa Jones