We head back to the archives for a double feature episode starring DJ Dain and Old Soul Rebel. DJ Dain (a.k.a. Andrew Bowers) is a Newfoundland born/Vancouver based DJ, producer, and musicologist who got his start remixing songs from video games before moving on to bootleg remixes and mash ups. He has a Masters of Musicology from Oxford University and ran his own show called “Sweet with Heat”. Old Soul Rebel are the powerhouse duo of vocalist/guitarist Chelsea D.E. Johnson and vocalist/banjo pla...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min
We dive in our Archives to bring you our interview with Missy D and Sejal of Laydy Jams. Laydy Jams are a diverse and eclectic group with influences ranging from hip hop to funk and from jazz to R&B.
Jul 21, 2020•53 min
When quarantine measures went into effect in Canada around mid March 2020, the live music industry had to close down for what has proven to be an indefinite amount of time. Multiple news sources have reported that over 90% of indie music venues in Canada will not survive unless they get financial assistance from the government. On this episode, we’re joined by Mo Tarmohamed who is the owner and general manager of the Rickshaw Theatre in East Vancouver to talk about the current situation facing i...
Jul 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 109
Adam Mah is an electro pop artist previously known for his tenure as the vocalist/guitarist and lead songwriter for the pop/rock act Derrival. Since blazing his own trail as a solo artist, Adam has been featured in the 2019 Westward Music Festival, the Elevate Music Project, Sofar Sounds, and has opened for local pop rockers Hotel Mira and Australian alt rock band The Rubens. Adam’s collaborator and producer Shane Stephenson also joined us on this episode to add his perspective....
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 108
Palm Haze are the musical duo of Anna Wagner on vocals and bass guitar and producer/guitarist Lucas Inacio (a.k.a Flover). Formed in Illhabela Brazil with the band soon relocating to Vancouver BC after writing just two songs together, Palm Haze have crafted a sound that is airy, dreamy, and commanding drawing from a variety of influences including shoegaze, trip hop, and alternative rock. In a few short years, Palm Haze have released two well received self-produced EPs, have had their music feat...
Jun 30, 2020•44 min•Ep. 107
Soft Plastics is the latest musical project of vocalist/guitarist Carey Mercer who is most well known in Canadian music circles as the songwriter and visionary behind the Polaris Prize nominated art rock act Frog Eyes. After concluding Frog Eyes after an impressive 17 year run from 2001-2018, Carey and his collaborators look to broaden their musical horizons as Soft Plastics with the release of their fascinating and unconventional debut record titled 5 Dreams.
Jun 23, 2020•59 min•Ep. 106
Jody Glenham is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and DJ who has been heralded by the Vancouver Sun as a MVP of the local music scene. Joined by her band The Dreamers which has at times featured Polaris Prize nominee Louise Burns and drummer Adam Fink of ACTORS, Jody has cast a spell over many an audience with her intoxicating and atmospheric blend of shoegaze and dream pop. Some recent highlights for Jody include having her music featured on legendary Seattle radio station KEXP, performing in a ...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 105
The Golden Age of Wrestling is the new solo project of Jeff Cancade. Jeff Cancade is a DIY electronic artist most known in the Vancouver music scene for his glitchy dance pop act Devours. On his recently released debut record Tombstone Piledriver, Jeff has crafted a contemplative and dreamy sound which incorporates elements of Nintendo video games, film soundtracks, and choral arrangements that he has coined “glambient.”
Jun 03, 2020•53 min•Ep. 104
For more than a decade, the psychedelic rock unit The Psychic Alliance have thrilled patrons of the Vancouver music scene with their punk rock energy, delightfully offbeat songwriting, and theatrical live performances. Over the course of four studio albums and one, shall we say unique, Christmas album, the band has stood apart from many of their contemporaries as a fun and phantasmagorical musical act that takes their music seriously while not taking themselves too seriously.
May 26, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 103
Andrew Judah is a Kelowna based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer who over the course of five full length albums has fine tuned a melodic and structurally complex indie rock sound. Accompanied by his equally talented live band, Andrew has performed some of the biggest music festivals in Western Canada including Skookum, Rifflandia, and Breakout West. On this episode, we learn about the steps Andrew took to craft his latest release Impossible Staircase....
May 19, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 102
Taylor Swindells and Brenon Parry of Tourist Company return to Pacific Sound Radio for the latest edition of Quarantine Edition. Tourist Company are an indie pop rock duo with a sweeping, cinematic sound and arena sized ambitions. After lyrically and musically exploring the wonders of outer space on their last two releases, the group has returned to earth with what could be their most volatile and explosive record to date, the fittingly titled St. Helens.
May 11, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 101
On this week’s episode of Quarantine Edition, we are joined by Francis Arevalo. Francis is a rapper, beatmaker, poet, and community organizer known for his deeply personal lyrics and effortlessly smooth rhythmic flow. He is very involved in fostering growth and development in artistic communities in and around the city of Vancouver having been featured in the Root Dwellers Music Showcase, Locals Lounge, and Sofar Sounds. We last featured Francis on the program back in August 2019 leading up to h...
May 05, 2020•59 min•Ep. 100
After some time off to adjust to some pretty dramatic changes, we’re back with a quarantine friendly version of Pacific Sound Radio! Our first guest for Quarantine Edition is Yung Heazy. Yung Heazy, also known as Jordan Heaney, is a rising talent in the Vancouver music scene having scored a viral hit with his catchy bedroom pop track “Cuz You’re My Girl” back in 2018. His latest record I UR BOY is available now on all streaming platforms.
Apr 28, 2020•43 min•Ep. 99
James and Travis are joined by two-thirds of War Baby! War Baby are a heavy rock power trio that incorporates elements of alternative rock, sludge metal, and noise rock in a fashion that they like to compare to “Lightning Bolt covering Nirvana covering Black Sabbath.” Over the course of their 10 plus year career, the band has played over 200 live shows and have opened for international touring acts including Royal Blood, Dune Rats, White Lung, DZ Deathrays, and Eagles of Death Metal....
Mar 17, 2020•36 min•Ep. 98
Travis is back from his vacation in Iceland for our interview with Sunday Morning! Sunday Morning is the brainchild of Vancouver music scene veteran Bruce Wilson. Channeling the soulful and moody spirit of acts like Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, and Lou Reed, Sunday Morning are dreamy and dark rock and roll balladeers with a penchant for emotionally poignant lyrical subject matter.
Mar 12, 2020•58 min•Ep. 97
James Olson is joined by special guest host Mark Lingelbach of Lambsbreath to chat with Emily Molloy. Emily Molloy is an up and coming singer/songwriter known for her raw vocal talent and electrifying on stage personality. She has had the chance to play Canadian Music Week, the Rockin’ River Fest, and Pemberton Music Festival and was the winner of the 2015 Whistler Music Search.
Mar 03, 2020•56 min•Ep. 96
Stella Soul are an eclectic musical trifecta that tastefully fuses together the sounds of pop, electronic, soul, and jazz. Kentya Kurban (vocals), James Red (vocals/keys) and Cam Lawrence (drums/production) swing by the Pacific Sound Radio studio to walk us through the recording of their debut album Cherry St., their unique musical evolution, and more.
Feb 25, 2020•35 min•Ep. 95
Ludic are a virtuoso power trio whose modern soul sound combines elements of jazz, pop, funk, and rock in a colourful, melodic, and technically flawless package. They are some of the most accomplished musicians playing in the Vancouver music scene whose popularity only seems to keep growing with each passing month. Ayla Tesler-Mabe (vocals/guitar) and Rhett Cunningham (drums) talk the generational influence of Guitar Hero, juggling multiple projects, and plans for their much anticipated debut al...
Feb 17, 2020•56 min•Ep. 94
Take a drive with James, Travis, and the boys of Black Pontiac. Black Pontiac are a fun, freewheeling, and funky party rock band that have been a fixture in Vancouver’s DIY community since their inception only a couple years ago. Their latest EP Ponyboy marks a confident step forward for this infectious quartet.
Feb 11, 2020•35 min•Ep. 93
The Broken Islands are a six piece rock band with a penchant for fusing a variety of sub genres, including shoegaze, post rock, and trip hop, together into a sound that is entirely their own. James and Travis sit down with drummer Mitch Williams, rhythm guitarist Kurits Sheldan, vocalist/keyboardist Rachel Ashmore, and bassist Stephen Cameron to dig into the band’s expansive sound, their unique place as a bilingual musical act, their touring adventures in the United Kingdom, and more!...
Feb 03, 2020•53 min•Ep. 92
Daysormay are a dynamic and adventurous alternative pop group who have slowly but surely been making a name for themselves as one of the most promising musical acts to come from central British Columbia. Listen in as Aidan, Nolan, and Carson shine a light on their small town beginnings, how they keep pushing their boundaries as songwriters, and what's in store for their sophomore EP.
Jan 28, 2020•40 min•Ep. 91
Join James and Travis as they kick off the first Pacific Sound Radio episode of 2020 with Elle Wolf. Elle Wolf is a galactic synth pop artist who has shed her folk rock roots and has embraced the sounds of the future. Listen in as we chat Tim Burton's underrated classic film Ed Wood, cheese wheel accidents, tour tattoos, and more!
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 90
As 2019 draws to a close, your hosts James and Travis team up with producer Jaeden Froese one last time as they share their favorite local, Canadian, and international releases of the year. Along with our picks you'll learn how killer whales take down sharks, what we would name a pet pony, why Jaeden hates sandwiches, and why we don't let Travis do impressions on the air!
Dec 31, 2019•54 min•Ep. 89
James and Travis get funked up with Tayo Branston, drummer and leader of the hulking, high energy heavy funk act Five Alarm Funk. Listen in as Tayo talks the band's upcoming seven studio record Big Smoke, the band's 15+ year legacy, their reputation as one of the best live acts in Vancouver, and collaborating with the one and only Bootsy Collins.
Dec 23, 2019•46 min•Ep. 88
Hosts James Olson and Travis Noel Have a brief but insightful chat with multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter Jordan Klassen about his next album, his complicated relationship with the "singer/songwriter" title, and his sonically versatile discography.
Dec 16, 2019•24 min•Ep. 87
James and Travis are joined by Stevie Moonboots of the psychedelic rock act The Orange Kyte to talk about the music scene in his hometown of Dublin, what even is psychedelic music, and the band's sophomore release Carousel.
Dec 09, 2019•46 min•Ep. 86
Travis Goeres of the psychedelic pop band Ponytails returns to Pacific Sound Radio to talk the tricky business of social media promotion, the band's upcoming debut record, and the staggering depth of music talent in Vancouver.
Dec 02, 2019•40 min•Ep. 85
Woolworm are a genre bending alternative rock band who's varied sound incorporates elements of post punk, hardcore, and even black metal. Vocalist/guitarist Giles Roy talks taking a more optimistic lyrical approach to the band's latest record, opening for Orville Peck, and his unlikely affinity for Coldplay.
Nov 26, 2019•43 min•Ep. 84
Louise Burns is a multi-instrumentalist musician, producer, broadcast journalist, and critically acclaimed songwriter who has been twice long listed for the Polaris Music Prize (2011, 2017) and has received praise from publications including CBC Music, The New York Times, and Stereogum. Listen in to learn more about her 20 plus year music career, writing music in Dawson City Yukon, and how the city of Los Angeles inspired her new album Portraits.
Oct 30, 2019•40 min•Ep. 83
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.
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 82
