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Madelyn Read is a country/folk artist who explores the contrast between rural nostalgia and urban hustle and bustle as a lifelong Vancouverite.  On her debut record Concrete Country, Madelyn explores an intriguing question: “What does it mean to live in a North American city in the 21st Century?” Listen in as we explore the challenges of life in Vancouver, her magical experience at Tiny Light...

The Jins are an alternative pop/rock power trio who have amassed a growing national and international following thanks to their promotional savvy, engaging live shows, and refined melodic sensibilities.  With the help of producer Dave Genn, the band’s latest album It’s A Life sees The Jins fully embrace their pop side with songs brimming with crunchy guitar work and anthemic choruses. Listen...

Porteau are an alternative folk duo composed of vocalist/synth player Victoria Williams and guitarist Craig Stevenson who over the course of two records have created their own ethereal, expansive sound.  Together with Victoria and Craig, we discuss the process of emerging from their pandemic hiatus, explore the more personal and intimate direction of their latest release What I Need , and lea...

Frankiie are a dream rock group that incorporates elements of Laurel Canyon folk, Americana, along with surf and psychedelic rock to create a hazy, ethereal sound that feels both classic and timeless. On this episode we reflect on the band's impending 10 year anniversary and dive into their second record Between Dreams out now on Paper Bag Records. Thank you to Pearson Instruments for sponsoring t...

Devours is the main musical project of vocalist and producer Jeff Cancade. Over the course of four albums, Devours has carved a unique niche in the Vancouver music scene with his gothic and glitchy brand of dance music pulling influences ranging from top 40 pop, industrial rock, metal, and professional wrestling. Thank you to Pearson Instruments for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Brad P...

Francis Arevalo is a rapper, producer, and community organizer who explores personal struggle and growth through introspective lyrics and smooth delivery over soulful and uplifting beats.  Together we chat about his debut full length LP Heatcheck, his approach to production, basketball, and more. Thank you to 12TH ST Sound for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Anthony Cenerini’s recor...

Louise Burns is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who has received consistent critical acclaim including multiple Polaris Prize nominations over the course of her 20+ year career.  On her latest release titled Element , Louise takes her synth pop sound in a more meditative and atmospheric direction reflective of a need for healthy escapism. Thank you to Pearson Instrume...

Bratboy are a power trio who play a snappy and fun blend of early punk, surf rock, and 60s pop while incorporating an eye-catching visual style throughout their music videos, photoshoots, and on-stage attire.   The group has played with international touring acts including Amyl and the Sniffers and Starcrawler along with local groups such as Dead Soft and Woolworm. Bratboy’s debut record...

Rong are a three-piece rock group who play a “heart-on-sleeve, tongue-in-cheek” brand of punk. The band’s recently released debut record Wurst sees the group expand and refine their fiery, riff driven rock sound. Listen in as we talk about the band’s roots as a Dookie-era Green Day tribute act, the best parts of recording Wurst, ventriloquist dummies, and more. Thank you to Pearson Instruments for...

Babe Corner are a Vancouver indie dream pop supergroup featuring members of Blue J , Club Sofa , Doohickey Cubicle , and Haley Blais . On this episode, we chat with lead vocalist/guitarist Lindsay Sjoberg about the band's origins, the meaning of "babecore", their debut record Crybaby , & more. Thank you to 12TH ST Sound for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Anthony Cenerini’s recordin...

Janky Bungag is a Filipino-Canadian country artist inspired by the outlaw stylings of Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash. Initially conceived as a pandemic project, Janky has emerged as part of a burgeoning and exciting Northern Country or cowpunk scene in the Vancouver music ecosystem. Listen in as we learn how Janky got into country, his love for skateboarding, how he wound up openi...

Maddisun is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter from the rural community of Cranbrook, BC. Her second album, Home Is Where the Music Is, came out in 2022 and was featured in Pacific Sound Radio's year-end episode. Utilizing a knack for pop songwriting, commanding vocals, and by incorporating a range of musical styles, Maddisun has established herself as an authentic and genuine emerging talent. On...

Cain Price is the latest musical project of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mat Wilkins. Through Cain Price, Wilkins blends folk and accessible pop songwriting with electronic textures to create a sound that is eclectic and otherworldly.  With Mat, we discuss the isolation and anxiety of the digital age, what makes for the best cover song, his visually striking new music video, and more. T...

Byron & Adam Slack of punk trio Invasives reflect on their unique place as one of the longest running bands in the Vancouver punk and hard rock scene, talk tales from the road, and dig into their latest release, Feel Good Live Forever. Thank you to 12TH ST Sound for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Anthony Cenerini’s recording studio in New Westminster at 12thst.ca . Keep up with the...

Will Chernoff joins James for an annual tradition: the PSR "best-of" episode that ends each year. Will is a bassist and music journalist in Vancouver. In addition to now co-producing this podcast with James, Will also hosts two other music podcasts: Rhythm Changes and Jazz Office Hours. In this best-of episode for 2022, James and Will each pick two local (Metro Vancouver / South Coast / South Vanc...

Tegan Wahlgren of the art pop act Wallgrin talks the interdisciplinary dimensions of their work, facing the chaos of the modern world, and the thematic layers of their latest record Yet Again The Wheel Turns. Thank you to Rhythm Changes for sponsoring this episode. Get the free weekly article about creative music in Canada; become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca/psr . Keep up with the...

Chris Smith & James Turner of the contemporary psychedelic rock group Meltt talk writing sessions in the BC wilderness, refining their craft, and give us a sneak peek into their upcoming 2023 sophomore record. Thank you to Rhythm Changes for sponsoring this episode. Get the free weekly article about creative music in Canada; become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca/psr . Keep up with...

Kate & Lauren Kurdyak of the noir-pop duo Vox Rea talk creative evolution, embracing musical fusion, their debut record, and more. Thank you to Rhythm Changes for sponsoring this episode. Get the free weekly article about creative music in Canada; become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca/psr . Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram .

Drummer Dave Taylor of the modern pop/rock act Colour Tongues talks post-pandemic touring, the creation of the band's latest release Midnight Island , and more.

On our long overdue first episode of 2022, we catch up with vocalist/guitarist/band leader Daniel James of Brass Camel.  Brass Camel are a virtuoso rock act who play a technically complex and thrilling blend of prog rock and funk. Their next record Brass drops fall 2022.

2021 was definitely better than 2020 and we’re cautiously optimistic heading into the new year. Join your host James Olson and our producer Mark Lingelbach as we talk our favorite local, Canadian, and international releases of 2021.

Born in the midst of the pandemic and featuring seasoned veterans of the Vancouver metal scene, Carcosa play a punishing and technically impressive brand of deathcore inspired by the likes of The Acacia Strain and Brand of Sacrifice . The band dropped their first full length record Anthology this year and have already amassed a faithful following thanks to their savvy use of platforms like YouTube...

Born from the DIY music community in East Vancouver, Schwey are an indie funk unit that have developed a reputation within the city’s underground as a high energy and unpredictable live act.  Drawing inspiration from genre greats like Parliament Funkadelic and the Ohio Players along with contemporary acts like Vulfpeck, Schwey pull from hip hop, R&B, and electro pop to create a sound that...

This episode we’re speaking with Jason Corbett and Adam Fink of the darkwave/goth rock group ACTORS.  Jason is a producer and songwriter who has worked with a number of local and Canadian bands including electro dance act Gang Signs, glam rocker Art D’Ecco, and dream pop band Frankiie at his studio Jacknife Sound. Adam is the drummer for ACTORS and has lent his talents to a number of other lo...

Sam Tudor is a vocalist, songwriter, engineer, and producer who has been releasing music under his own name since 2014. His project is a DIY collective effort featuring an impressive roster of session and touring musicians from bands including Bernice, U.S. Girls, Tasseomancy, Omhouse, and Charlotte Cornfield. On his latest record Two Half Words, Sam lyrically explores memorable and challenging ex...