IDX1274 - Insomnia For Kids EP

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Review by Tony Maalouli

Insomnia For Kids EP by IDX1274: A Wild Ride Through Experimental Electronica Alright, so picture this: It’s 1999, the Y2K panic is brewing, and somewhere in the US, a little-known artist named IDX1274 drops an EP called Insomnia For Kids. Yeah, you heard that right—kids and insomnia. Not exactly your typical lullaby material, huh? Released on MP3.com (remember when that was THE place to find new music?), this gem falls into the electronic genre but veers sharply into experimental and noise territory. If you’re into stuff that challenges your ears instead of just soothing them, this one's worth checking out. Let’s talk tracks. First up, obviously, is “Insomnia For Kids.” This track hits hard from the get-go with its glitchy beats and eerie soundscapes. It’s like someone took a broken Speak & Spell toy, ran it through a blender, and then added some pulsing synths for good measure. But weirdly enough, it works. There’s something hypnotic about how chaotic it feels—it’s not trying to be pretty or polished, and that rawness sticks with you. Every time I hear it, I imagine what nightmares would sound like if they had a soundtrack. Honestly, it’s kinda perfect for late-night coding sessions or just zoning out when you can’t sleep. Another standout is… well, okay, full disclosure, the EP doesn’t give us a ton of tracks to work with, but hey, quality over quantity, right? Still, there’s another unnamed banger here (let’s call it Track 2 because why not?) that brings the noise in ways that make your speakers feel personally attacked. It’s all distorted layers and unpredictable rhythms, like the audio equivalent of staring at a staticky TV screen. You wouldn’t think something so abrasive could be memorable, but dang if it doesn’t worm its way into your brain after a few listens. What makes Insomnia For Kids stick with me isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. It’s unapologetically weird, almost like IDX1274 didn’t care who was listening or whether they’d "get it." And honestly? That’s refreshing as hell. Most albums these days are so focused on being accessible or marketable, but this? This is pure creative freedom distilled into six minutes of sonic madness. So yeah, maybe don’t play this for actual kids unless you want to explain what “experimental electronica” means to a five-year-old. But if you’re looking for something that pushes boundaries and keeps things interesting, give Insomnia For Kids a spin. Oh, and fun fact: rumor has it IDX1274 disappeared off the map shortly after this release. Makes you wonder—was this their magnum opus or just a warm-up act? Either way, it’s a trip worth taking.

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Artist: IDX1274
Album: Insomnia For Kids EP
Rating: 5.0

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Filename: idx1274-insomnia-for-kids-ep.zip
  • MP3 size: 7.5 mb
  • FLAC size: 40.1 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Insomnia For Kids20:40

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78871

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Formats

  • CDr
  • Enhanced

Notes

  • Soundtrack for the movie on your eyelids.
  • Dedicated to all insomniacs.
  • This playable CDr also had the music in mp3 format and was available from mp3.com only.

About IDX1274

IDX1274 resides in the sinister and secluded hills of Oregon approx. 23 miles from the nearest population. In these peaceful settings IDX1274 creates experimental soundscapes, sonic noise screens, aural paintings for the mind's eye and soundtracks for the movies that show on your eyelids. IDX1274 composes in freestyle and never pre-plans any piece. Sounds are collected randomly and utilized randomly as are the effects and processing thereof. IDX1274 uses no keyboards or samplers in his recordings. All sounds are hand manipulated and altered from clean original sources such as: toys, household items, electronics, broken devices, tupperware, voices, field recordings, radio tunings, metal grinders, shopping carts, folding chairs, bread machines, 55 gallon drums and paper shredders to name a few. IDX1274 has no musical training or knowledge of musical structure, making experimenting with sounds pure and easy because it's real and honest.

Aliases

  • Glenn Grau

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? In 1999, an electronic music project called IDX1274 released a quirky little album titled *Insomnia For Kids EP*. It came out on MP3.com, back when the platform was a go-to spot for discovering underground artists. The album blended experimental and noise styles, creating sounds that were... let’s just say, not your typical lullabies. One of its tracks, fittingly named *Insomnia For Kids*, probably didn’t soothe many children to sleep—but it sure made some ears perk up!