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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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54:35

Smash TV are breaking the rules

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2025/10/22

Channeling an “anything goes” approach to their music and live performances, Smash TV have emerged as a driving force in the flourishing Vancouver Island punk scene. Their sonic collision of metal, cowpunk, and surf rock is thrilling as it is eclectic.Vocalist Shaun Rathy and guitarist Nic Bennett join us to talk the most underrated towns to play on Vancouver Island, life as “Nanaimo’s strangest band,” and more. Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James Olson, producer Felix Fung of

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55:01

Danger Box charge ahead

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2025/05/23

On our first in-person interview in a while we’re chatting with Fin Edwards, the vocalist and guitarist of Danger Box.Danger Box are a young and ambitious punk rock unit inspired by the sounds of mid 2000s pop punk and post hardcore. With over 70 shows under their belt, the group has made a name for themselves in Nanaimo and the Vancouver Island rock scene thanks to their DIY work ethic and electrifying live shows.Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James Olson, producer Felix Fung of

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53:01

Midmay are in full Bloom

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2025/04/03

Midmay are a alternative R&B duo featuring Tom Shand (vocals/guitar) and Jacob Regehr (vocals/piano) After working together in various capacities for over a decade, Shand and Regehr capture the sounds of classic soul and R&B while drawing from contemporary sensibilities and influences on their debut EP Sound in Stays. Listen in as we talk AI, the questionable nature of posthumous music releases, the creative power of gibberish, & more.Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James

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53:06

Shimbashi Station Are Ready for Takeoff

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2025/03/06

Shimbashi Station distinguish themselves within the crowded Vancouver indie rock scene with a commitment to straightforward melodicism, deceptive instrumental complexity, and musical and visual influences inspired by Japanese culture.Cody Clark (vocals/guitar) and Kristian Goze (drums/vocals) join us to talk the public transit related origins of the band, their creative approach to promoting their music, their debut LP Takeoff! and more.Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James Olson,

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52:38

PSR's Best of 2024 ft. guest co-host Catlin Nagy

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2024/12/18

It’s that time of year again!2024 was an excellent year for music and marked a year of change for the show.Join your host James Olson and guest host Catlin Nagy as we discuss our favorite releases of the last 12 months. Catlin Nagy is a fellow music fanatic and recent Toronto transplant who has worked alongside past guests including Vox Rea and The Jins in a previous role with Vancouver label 604 Records. Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James Olson, producer Felix Fung of Little Red

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01:29:09

King Bob Is the Everyman's Ruler

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2024/11/27

King Bob is the stage name and musical project of one Jackson McDonald.Drawing inspiration from the melodic punk and alternative rock acts that dominated the late '90s and early 2000s, King Bob has established his reign as one of the most exciting new artists from Vancouver Island having played a string of sold out shows in Victoria and beyond.His debut record Rookie explores the downtrodden yet naively optimistic exploits of a man searching for meaning in the face of the absurdity of adulthood and

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56:17

Haleluya Hailu grows up

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2024/09/04

Haleluya Hailu is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose latest EP eternally, yours explores navigating friendships, relationships, and young adulthood within a contemporary pop sound that blurs the lines between hip hop, indie folk, and alt rock.Listen in as we talk about Haleluya’s experience as the host of her own local music radio show, studying music production in Nelson BC, and more. Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James Olson, producer Felix Fung of

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01:06:58

Cam Blake gets satisfaction in sameness

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2024/06/26

Cam Blake is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer who has explored a variety of musical styles over the course of his budding music career. Join us as we chat the future of art and music in the age of AI, the enigmatic wonder of Casio keyboards, and the anxious themes of Cam's diverse and disorienting new record SATISFACTION OF SAMENESS. Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James Olson, producer Felix Fung of Little Red Sounds, and a talented videography team. Available now, only

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01:08:03

The Bankes Brothers are riding a wave

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2024/05/29

The Bankes Brothers are a modern roots rock band who have quickly established themselves as an exciting international touring act. Morgan Bankes (vocals/guitar) and Carson Cleaver (lead guitar) join us to talk the development of the band’s soul and punk rock inspired sound, cutting their teeth as a cover band on Vancouver Island, and tales from the road.Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James Olson, producer Felix Fung of Little Red Sounds, and a talented videography team. Available

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01:02:10

Parlour Panther turn a new leaf

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2024/05/02

Parlour Panther are a rising indie rock band who combine elements of synth pop, glam rock, and R&B to create a sound that is joyful, optimistic, and life affirming.Their third record BLOOM sees the band expanding their lineup with the addition of drummer Jen Foster and the return of guitarist Saadi D’Hoore and sees them refining their approach to production. BLOOM is easily one of the best sounding local releases we’ve heard so far this year.Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James

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01:14:26

Julien Lavoie swan dives into the future

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2024/03/18

Julien Lavoie is a vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist who has created a neat little niche of his own within the Vancouver music scene, playing a lovelorn and wistful blend of bedroom pop, psychedelic rock, and jazz fusion.His much anticipated debut record Swan Dive, covers all of the stages of a breakup including the tragic buildup, the stages of grief, and acceptance all contained within a dream-like musical atmosphereJoin us as we talk about the value of art in a capitalist society, moonlighting

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01:51:23

Late Night Takeaway + The Lone Palms

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2019/10/08

One of the many reasons why we love hosting this show is the sheer unpredictability of live conversation. With Late Night Takeaway we had a chance to chat about a certain evil clown movie, the Grand Theft Auto franchise, real estate laws, and the band's upcoming full length LP. Elsewhere, The Lone Palms gave us a snapshot of life as a new band eager to make a proper introduction with their release later this month and treated us with a stellar acoustic performance.

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01:58:34

Meltt + Sleepy Gonzales

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2019/09/24

Fresh from his honeymoon, Travis is back in action with James as they host a pair of exciting young rock acts. Psychedelic quartet Meltt dive into their dreamy debut record Swim Slowly and map out how they navigate the sonic seas of their atmospheric sound. Sleepy Gonzales return to Pacific Sound Radio almost a year to the day from their first appearance on the show to talk life as a newly signed artist on Light Organ Records, reptiles, Bob Ross, and their cathartic new EP mellowtrauma.

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01:46:21

Phono Pony & I M U R

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2019/09/10

Summer might be coming to a close but there is still plenty of festival action to enjoy! On this episode, James and our producer Jaeden catch up with a pair of artists featured in the Westward Street Party as part of the 2019 Westward Music Festival. Calling from a Tofino mountaintop, glam garage two piece Phono Pony talk keyboard samples, cat memes, and the perks of having a third arm. In the second half, electro pop act I M U R (pronouned I Am You Are) join us in the studio to give us the lowdown

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01:57:00

Francis Arevalo + Gang Signs

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2019/08/06

This past week we had the tremendous pleasure of having rapper, producer and community figure Francis Arevalo join us in the studio to chat about about his passion for music, and bringing the local creative community closer together. Cinematic new wave trio Gang Signs join us for the second half of the show to chat about their unique sound upcoming recent release and future plans!

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40:20

The Jins

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2019/07/23

We're keeping things short and sweet this week as the three-piece rock unit known as The Jins stopped by Sunday afternoon to chat in the studio. The band is in the midst of a pivotal year in their careers as they released their latest EP Death Wish on 604 Records with the assistance of producer Dave Genn of 54-40 and the Matthew Good Band and the band is looking to expand their audience beyond the loyal following they have fostered here in Vancouver.

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01:36:45

Tim Bogdachev of Russian Tim & The Pavel Bures + Laverne

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2019/07/15

Pacific Sound Radio hosts James & Travis shoot for the stars as they chat with Tim Bogdachev AKA Russian Tim of Russian Tim & The Pavel Bures about his band, punk music and Rocket From Russia Fest. Four nights of epic punk rock set for lift off July 18th, featuring some of the top acts in Vancouver. The second half of the show brings alt-trio Laverne in to the studio to deliver some stripped down tunes and to chat about their plans for 2019.

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01:40:34

Tissa Rahim + Aza Nabuko

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2019/07/08

Travis and James chat with a pair of rising solo artists on Episode 76. In the first half, Tissa Rahim recounts tales of touring with the The Bleeding Horse Express, recording with Twilight film series alumni Jackson Rathbone, and more. Aza Nabuko joins the show in the second half to shine a light on juggling high school as a signed artist, commuting from Revelstoke to gigs, and the emotional core of her songwriting.

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01:46:52

Yung Heazy + The Faceplants

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2019/06/25

After a brief hiatus, Pacific Sound Radio is back on a semi-regular basis this summer. Yung Heazy a.k.a. Jordan Heaney along with band mates Pierce Kingan and Chris Bede join us in our first our to talk the viral sensation that was his debut single "Cuz You're My Girl," adventures on the road, and his upcoming acoustic EP. Later, modern pop rockers The Faceplants belt some tunes, give us the break down on developing a band's brand, and what it takes to be a musical entrepreneur.

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01:56:46

Locals Lounge Recap + IAMTHELIVING

Pacific Sound Radio ·

2019/05/27

On our last weekly episode for a little while, Travis and James celebrate Pacific Sound Radio's fruitful partnership with Locals Lounge with highlights from their April 2019 showcase featuring the smooth stylings of fusion act Sound of Kalima and rapper/producer Ekke. In our second half, your hosts are joined by soul/R&B artist IAMTHELIVING to dive deep into his infectious debut single "Two Trips Around The Sun", his collaborative relationship with Grammy winning producer Chin Injeti, his

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