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The Origin of Insects

A Musical Release 40 Years in the Making

Today’s guest blogger is our East Tulsa historian and bon vivant, Mr. Eric.

In September 2025 Radio Milan released an EP entitled The Origin of Insects. The featured music was originally recorded in 1982 at Longbranch Studios in Tulsa. For the next 43 years those tapes lay dormant.

These four early compositions express an energy that was flowing throughout the Tulsa “new wave” scene of the early Eighties. The driving rhythms, upbeat melodies and intelligent lyrics combine for an Eighties flashback that is surprisingly current.

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Radio Milan on eMusic and iTunes

Just in time for Christmas!

Now you can download Radio Milan music from iTunes, CD Freedom or eMusic. Sign up now with eMusic and you can even download them for free!

Live Insects on the Night Shift TV Show

This album is a live set recorded on the KTUL television show “Night Shift.” Songs on this set include classics like Forget Your Orders, Sofas in Motion, So Many People, Space-Age Pumps and Vampire 4 U. Download your favorite track or the whole album- such a deal!

These recording were made in 1984 when the band lineup was Tony Dapolito- vocals, Scott Miller- lead guitar, David Burdick- rhythm guitar, Rex Brown- bass and Les Mobley on drums.

And for those of you that still need something tangible to hold in your hand you can still order the Jim Anthology on compact disk. For the latest updates and samples from the analog music vault visit Radio Milan on Facebook.

For the latest musical offerings visit maduko.com/radio-milan

Retro New Wave Java

Insects Coffee MugMmmmm…. smell that coffee now!

The other day I was reviewing all the wonderful products available in the Official Insect’s Department Store. There was a noticeable void in the housewares department. Shame on me!

To rectify this temporary oversight I crafted these lovely dishwasher-safe coffee mugs with an antique photo of the bugsters playfully leaping in the air.

Woo hoo!

Look how Les’ leg is sticking out of the picture. Wow! How’d they do that?

The Insects will Prevail

What better attire for
watching golden oldies?
The Insects T-Shirt
The Insects T-Shirt!Okay, gang. Here’s the Insects appearance on the Night Shift television show in its entirety. Complete with closed captioned lyrics!

The video previews appear in the order the songs were played on the show. My apologies for the low resolution- but they’re good enough to get the general idea.

Enjoy!

 

 

Forget Your Orders

Sofas in Motion

Space-Age Pumps

So Many People

Vampire For You