Demos on the Radio

The songs we wish we had made | Episode 9

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 - Justine Skye

The best records of 2025! | Episode 8

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  Face Down In The Garden - Tennis  Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You - Ethel Cain  Fancy That - PinkPantheress  choke enough - oklou  Addison - Addison Rae  EUSEXUA - FKA Twigs  The Passionate Ones - Nourished by Time  Pirouette - Model/Actriz

Our shocking favorite songs | Episode 7

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 For People Who Love Bad News - Modest Mouse YAP - Justine Skye Artificial Angels - Grimes

The songs that scared us | Episode 6

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 blueprint for her next album. Join us for a Halloween hangout! Albums discussed: Busta Rhymes - Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See, Gimme Some More My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge

A remix that's better than the original | Episode 5

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 Remix) - Lorde, Run The Jewels Thank God I Found You (Make It Last Remix) - Mariah Carey, Joe, Nas ten days - Fred again.. Top Boy (Score from the Original Series) - Brian Eno