Pacific Sound Radio
Pacific Sound Radio
James Olson
The longest-running Vancouver music interview podcast. Every other week, join your host James Olson and tap into the ever-expanding variety of artists on the West Coast. We've been hosting bands and artists since 2017: come along and discover new favourites.
PSR's Best of 2023 Special ft. Johnny Das (Mediaslaves)
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 Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.
Dec 6, 2023
56 min
Holy Felix is a Hard Rock Heretic
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 upcoming debut record titled 7 promising to be an apocalyptic revelation.Listen to our Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.
Nov 29, 2023
1 hr 26 min
Dacey Dare To Dream
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, and the pending release of their psych rock masterpiece.Listen to our Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.
Nov 22, 2023
40 min
Post-Modern Connection Broaden Their Horizons
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 Change. Listen to our Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.
Oct 20, 2023
52 min
Noble Son is in on The Cosmic Joke
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 immediacy to his lyrical explorations of the anxiety of young adult life.Listen in as we chat with Adam about growing up in For St. John, his approach to acting and filmmaking, and the underrated value of comedy in music.Listen to our Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.
Oct 13, 2023
1 hr 25 min
Peach Pit keep it fresh
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 records, toured multiple continents, and played major festivals including Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza.Listen in as we talk to vocalist/guitarist Neil Smith and guitarist Chris Vanderkooy about the band’s colourful past and bright future. Listen to our Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.
Sep 20, 2023
58 min
150th Episode Celebration!
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 Save On Radio network, weathering the pandemic, and future plans.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.
Sep 6, 2023
1 hr 38 min
The History of Gunpowder talk their explosive past & future
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 theatrical live shows often featuring burlesque dancers, gymnasts, and performance artists.Listen in as we learn all about the phantasmagorical history of the Gunpowder band, the process of crafting their immersive concert film/soundtrack Swallows, and more. Listen to our Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.
Aug 16, 2023
1 hr 12 min
Michaela Slinger talks her latest LP, tales from the road, & more
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 mention on our Best of 2021 episode and we had a lot of fun talking about creative growth, artistic earnestness, her latest release, and tales from the road.Listen to our Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.
Aug 3, 2023
1 hr 9 min
Madelyn Read explores living in Concrete Country
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 Lights festival, ponder the prospect of cooperative record labels, & more. Listen to our Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.
Jul 12, 2023
1 hr 4 min
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