Demos on the Radio

In the final episode of Demos on the Radio, musicians Torraine Futurum and All My Knives discuss the songs by their favorite artists that are (in their opinions) total misses, instant skips, and otherwise just really, really bad.

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

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

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

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 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

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
White Noise - An Electric Storm
Addison Rae - Addison

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