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Yegg are a Nanaimo-based death metal band that has quickly emerged as one of the most vital and aggressive metal acts from the burgeoning Vancouver Island scene, making the finals of the Wacken Metal Battle contest and making their first appearance at the Armstrong Metal Festival in 2025. Listen in as vocalist Kephren Jorgensen and guitarist Kyden McCormick talk frogs, the story of Carl Panzram, a...

Caveman & The Banshee are an electronic space punk duo composed of bassist Dave Read and vocalist Valentina Cardinalli. Since 2021, Caveman & The Banshee have been thrilling underground music fans across Canada with their deadly fusion of psych and industrial rock. Beyond the live stage, Dave and Valentina are pillars of the Nanaimo music scene as the owners of the Noise Agony Mayhem recor...

Another year in the bag! There was so much great music that came out in 2025 that our annual best of special only scratched the surface. Listen in as James Olson and guest co-host Arek Hautaluoma discuss their favorite BC, Canadian, and international releases of the last 12 months. Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James Olson, producer Felix Fung of Little Red Sounds, and a talented...

With over 20+ years of experience, Jordan Koop has worked with a range of artists including alt country superstar Orville Peck, the punk rock power trio and past guests Invasives, and one of our favorite BC rock bands Dead Soft.  On this episode, we join Koop at at his remote studio The Noise Floor on Gabriola Island, a 25 minute ferry ride from Nanaimo, BC, where we delve into his production...

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 stra...

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 elec...

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 rel...

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 thei...

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 60...

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...

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 Ne...

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 Jam...

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...

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 b...

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 dre...

Slightest Clue are a rising alternative rock quartet characterized by eclectic musical sensibilities, creative business savvy, and electrifying live energy owing to the distinct personalities of each of their four members. Listen in as we talk with Malcolm McLaren (vocals/guitar) and Hannah Kruse (vocals/bass) about the band’s evolution from a bedroom project into a full-fledged band, their self-d...

What a year! On our Best of 2023 special we’re joined by guest host Johnny Das to celebrate our favorite local, Canadian, and international releases of the past 12 months. Johnny Das is the vocalist and guitarist for the hardcore punk unit Mediaslaves . He is also a music journalist whose work has been featured in publications including Revolver, Range, and The Georgia Straight. Listen to our Vanc...

Holy Felix is the latest musical project of vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Felix Roberts. After playing in a handful of bands and previously releasing music under the moniker Rabbit Hole, Roberts has reinvented himself as the hard rock heretic Holy Felix. His first round of singles along with his fiery live performances have created an undeniable buzz in the Vancouver music scene with his upc...

Dacey are a forward thinking genre mashing alternative R&B act who in their brief time as a group have been featured on a selection of high profile Spotify playlists, signed to the label Imperial Music , and have amassed a devoted following in the Vancouver music scene. Together with Dacey Andrada and Justin Tecson, we discuss the band’s music school roots, their love for absurd viral skits, a...

Post-Modern Connection are a rising indie rock unit that combine international influences, deceptively complex song structures, and upbeat vibes to create a unique sound within the local music scene. Join us as we chat with Tega Ovie and Georges Nasrallah about the band’s humble beginnings on the open mic circuit in Kelowna, their first forays into streaming on Twitch, and their new EP A Welcome C...

Noble Son is the musical alter ego of singer/songwriter and actor Adam Kirschner. Over the course of three records, Adam has explored themes of mental health, love, and personal growth all while incorporating an infectious sense of humor into his lyrics and energetic live performances. Adam’s latest release Doom was written and recorded solo in his home studio, adding a layer of intimacy and immed...

This one has been a long time coming. Peach Pit are an indie rock unit known for their jangly, up-tempo guitar work, instantly catchy melodic sensibilities, and melancholic lyricism. Thanks to their refined songwriting, business savvy, and undeniable work ethic, Peach Pit have become one of the biggest bands to break out of the Vancouver music scene in the last decade having signed with Columbia r...

That’s right folks, Pacific Sound Radio has hit 150 episodes! To celebrate this milestone as the longest-running interview podcast dedicated to Vancouver music, your host James Olson is joined by PSR co-founder Jaeden Froese and local music producer Felix Fung ( Little Red Sounds ) to reflect on the show’s eventful 7 year run. Listen in as we talk about the show’s humble beginnings, our stint with...

The History of Gunpowder are a blistering and mysterious freakout ensemble who blend jazz, blues, art rock, soul, and world music into a progressive and explosive sonic experience.  Featuring a large cast of some of the best musicians in the Vancouver scene, vocalist/guitarist Alex Morison and company have established themselves as one of the best live acts in Western Canada with their theatr...

Michaela Slinger is a singer/songwriter who plays a joyful, finely crafted, and panoramic style of pop music in the vein of contemporary greats like Carly Rae Jepsen and Taylor Swift. Her new album is titled This Can’t Last Forever . Fresh from her first major North American tour, Michaela is an artist on the rise in the Western Canadian music ecosystem. Her first record Panorama was an honorable...