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Pacific Sound Radio

BC"s longest-running active music interview podcast. Since 2017, host and co-founder James Olson has been speaking to bands and artists from Vancouver and beyond. Come along, tap into the ever-expanding variety of artists on the West Coast, and get to know many new favourites.

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01:55:33

Claire Baker of Root Dwellers + Maria Cenzina

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/07/31

Pacific Sound Radio is all about forging collaborative relationships in the community to help support our local bands and artists. That's why we are very excited to announce a new partnership on this week's Pacific Sound Profile as we chat with Claire Baker host of the Root Dwellers Community Showcase. Our featured guest is singer/songwriter Maria Cenzina who joins James and Travis to talk about her recent entry into the Vancouver music scene, collaborating with Teon Gibbs, and her debut EP.

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02:00:04

Chad Gilmour of Year of the Wolf + Jasper Sloan Yip

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/07/24

Episode 32 is up, and we couldn't be more stoked for this week's guests! Year of the Wolf's very own Chad Gilmour kicks things off as he chats with hosts James and Travis about the recording process behind the band's LP, the benefits of grant writing, and more. Then, 2018's Breakout West Pop Artist of the Year nominee, Jasper Sloan Yip jumps on the air and delivers a stellar rendition of Arcade Fire's "Cars and Telephones" alongside an intimate cover of "Ivy" by Frank Ocean. Catch both of these

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01:52:33

Zoe Peled of Music Heals + Laydy Jams

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/07/17

This week we hear from Music Heals Community Outreach Manager Zoe Peled, who spoke with our producer Jaeden Froese. Then James and Travis are joined by Missy D and Sejal from the music collective Laydy Jams to chat about their sound, their debut EP, and the unique character of the Vancouver hip hop scene.

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01:58:49

Mo Tarmohamed + Redwoods

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/07/10

It's our 30th episode and hosts James and Travis kick things off with this week's Pacific Sound Profile guest, Rickshaw Theatre Owner and GM Mo Tarmohamed! Then, we get heavy with rockers Redwoods as they reign in the second half of our show with some catchy acoustic numbers and a chat about their latest EP "Study Night".

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01:51:50

Canada Day with Ian Cromwell + Kubla Khan

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/07/03

On this special Canada Day broadcast, James and Travis are joined by Locals Lounge host, loop artist, and friend of the show Ian Cromwell to discuss his story gigging around the Vancouver music scene, new recorded material, and what the future has in store for Locals Lounge. Then, alternative pop rockers Kubla Khan discuss their latest record and premiere some new songs exclusively on Pacific Sound Radio.

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01:50:02

Locals Lounge recap + Echo Nebraska

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/06/25

Episode 28 is here and features some highlights from the latest Locals Lounge event. Catch host Ian Cromwell and jazz/soul vocalist Krystle Dos Santos who took centre stage and brought the house down! Then, we switch gears and get down with indie folk rock unit Echo Nebraska as they discuss the process behind their new record "Hold Up To The Fire".

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01:54:58

Best of 2018 so far + Joey Lopez

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/06/19

Since we're already halfway through the year on this episode we decided to reflect on some of our favourite local releases from 2018 so far. Our producer Jaeden joins us for a gleefully chaotic run through of Travis' and James' picks from some extremely talented Vancouver-based bands and artists. Episode 27 also features music director and co-founder of Entertainment Forever Joey Lopez.

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01:52:46

Lee Gauthier of Bridal Party + Krystle Dos Santos

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/06/12

Episode 26 is here! Another Sunday has gone by as we catch up with hosts James and Travis as they chat music and computer science with producer and Bridal Party bassist Lee Gauthier. Then, dive in to the second half of the episode and enjoy the smooth soulful stylings of Krystle Dos Santos as she talks about some of her memorable tour moments, her time on stage with Stevie Wonder and much more!

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01:47:39

Jess Vaira + Highland Eyeway

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/06/05

It's been a great year so far and we can't believe we've already made it to episode 25! This week, Jess Vaira joins your hosts James and Travis to discuss the Anza Live Community Showcase and to announce a new partnership with Pacific Sound Radio. Then, get lost in a hypnotic trance as Highland Eyeway chat about their upcoming LP and put on a unique live performance.

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01:54:21

Graham Gomez of Good for Grapes + Chase the Bear

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/05/29

Episode 24 sees hosts James and Travis talking with multi-instrumentalist Graham Gomez about teaching guitar, music production, and his experience playing with the folk-rock group Good For Grapes. Then feature guests Troy Gilmour and Connor Brooks from Chase The Bear jump in to the studio to talk band history and unleash some serious rock and roll.

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01:56:31

Alex Hauka + Charlie Kerr of Hotel Mira

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/05/22

This week brings not one but two incredible musicians in to the studio as we kick things off and gain some insight in to the life of cellist and composer Alex Hauka! Then, the second half of our show has hosts Travis and James chatting with Hotel Mira frontman Charlie Kerr about his songwriting approach, future plans and what his transition was like from his former group JPNSGRLS.

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01:59:53

Jason Lawrence of CiTR + Marlie Collins

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/05/15

Episode 22 is here! This week, hosts James and Travis gain some insight in to the life of Jason Lawrence. Jason is a radio personality and host of The Medicine Show which is a multi-media variety show, featuring live music, and industry guests on CiTR 101.9FM. When he's not on the air, Jason is writing his own music and bringing awareness to important issues surrounding the health of indigenous people through film. Our second hour brings soul pop artist Marlie Collins in to the studio. Marlie sheds

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01:53:36

Kassia Edwards + Gentle Mind

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/05/08

This week’s episode features promoter and artist manager Kassia Edwards alongside neo soul/indie pop act Gentle Mind. Fresh off their EP release show, Gentle Mind chat all about their journey as a group and what their plans are for the future. Be sure to check out the band's debut EP After Earth, available on all major streaming platforms.

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01:55:37

Ryan Dyck of Mint Records + Rio By Night

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/05/01

This week on Pacific Sound Radio, we speak with Mint Records' own Ryan Dyck all about the history, and challenges involved in running your own independent record label. Then, featured guests Rio By Night kick off the second half of our show with some of their own band history, a love for Radiohead, and some new unreleased material.

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01:53:12

Andrew Bowers (DJ Dain) + Old Soul Rebel

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/04/24

Episode 19 is here! This week features DJ/Producer Andrew Bowers and the badass soul rock ‘n roll act Old Soul Rebel. Hear Old Soul Rebel members chat about some of their major music influences, ditch yoga, festival experiences and more!

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01:52:35

Dan Ponich & Andy Schichter of Park Sound Studio +...

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/04/17

More firsts for Episode 18! We're proud to unveil the debut installment of a new segment we like to call the PSR Studio Series featuring Dan Ponich and Andy Schichter, the talented lads behind Park Sound Studio located in North Vancouver. Our featured guest is vocal trio The Heels. We had a lot of fun talking all things country with Bobbi Smith, Brittni Dominelli, and Kyla Rawlins and had the chance to hear new material off of their debut LP Love, Heels live in the studio.

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01:48:48

Kaj Falch-Nielsen & Eli Brennan + The Long War

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/04/10

On this week's episode of Pacific Sound Radio, Blue Light Studios' own Kaj Falch-Nielsen and Eli Brennan kick things off on our latest installment of Pacific Sound Profile. Hear them chat about how the studio got its start, their live showcase Blue Light Sessions, and much more! Then, Jarrett and Jessica of 2017's CBC Searchlight winning band The Long War join us in the studio for a chat about songwriting and their debut record titled "Landscapes".

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01:59:07

Sean William + Tim Claridge

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/04/03

It's Easter Sunday in the studio! Take a listen as hosts James & Travis get some great industry insight on the latest edition of Pacific Sound Profile from composer, audio engineer, and artist Sean William. Then, hear desert rock artist Tim Claridge talk inspiration, his prolific discography and much more!

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01:52:05

Locals Lounge Recap + Ian Campbell Band

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/03/27

At Pacific Sound Radio, we like to keep things as diverse and dynamic as we can and Episode 15 was no exception. On this episode we bring you a riveting recap of the Hip Hoppy Easter Locals Lounge showcase featuring a wealth of emerging talent in Vancouver’s hip hop scene. Then, listen on as James and Travis chat with soulful blues rockers the Ian Campbell Band about their new lineup, upcoming full length album, and their long awaited return to the stage.

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01:54:01

Braeden "Pockets" Rangno + Colour Tongues

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2018/03/20

Episode 14 was one of our best shows to date! Braeden "Pockets" Rangno shared some fascinating insider knowledge on audio engineering, the origin of his nickname, and some of the diverse work in his portfolio. Our featured guests Colour Tongues showed the depth of their personality and musicianship as a band. Check out what they all had to say below alongside a few of their latest tracks!

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