On this week's episode of Pacific Sound Radio, Blue Light Studios' own Kaj Falch-Nielsen and Eli Brennan kick things off on our latest installment of Pacific Sound Profile. Hear them chat about how the studio got its start, their live showcase Blue Light Sessions, and much more!
Then, Jarrett and Jessica of 2017's CBC Searchlight winning band The Long War join us in the studio for a chat about songwriting and their debut record titled "Landscapes".
It's Easter Sunday in the studio!
Take a listen as hosts James & Travis get some great industry insight on the latest edition of Pacific Sound Profile from composer, audio engineer, and artist Sean William.
Then, hear desert rock artist Tim Claridge talk inspiration, his prolific discography and much more!
At Pacific Sound Radio, we like to keep things as diverse and dynamic as we can and Episode 15 was no exception. On this episode we bring you a riveting recap of the Hip Hoppy Easter Locals Lounge showcase featuring a wealth of emerging talent in Vancouver’s hip hop scene.
Then, listen on as James and Travis chat with soulful blues rockers the Ian Campbell Band about their new lineup, upcoming full length album, and their long awaited return to the stage.
Episode 14 was one of our best shows to date!
Braeden "Pockets" Rangno shared some fascinating insider knowledge on audio engineering, the origin of his nickname, and some of the diverse work in his portfolio.
Our featured guests Colour Tongues showed the depth of their personality and musicianship as a band. Check out what they all had to say below alongside a few of their latest tracks!
Episode 13 marks another first for Pacific Sound Radio. Rapper and producer Teon Gibbs joins James and Travis to discuss his admiration for Kanye West, his collaborative partnership with videographer KB Kutz, and his thoughts on the state of hip hop on a local and international scale.
Leah Gair joins us for another installment of Pacific Sound Profile where we talk Shambala, camera specs, and a wild demolition party in her hometown of Winnipeg.
Episode 12 was absolutely jam packed. We had a chance to chat with Shannon Hemmett from the post-punk/darkwave band ACTORS about songwriting and the band's upcoming new record.
Then, featured guest Leisure Club joined us in the studio where we learned about the creation of their new album and got to enjoy some tasty live jams.
Coming to you live from the Save on Radio broadcast booth, this installment features the man behind the Kingfisher Bluez record label, Tim Clapp aka: Tim the Mute! Then, hear our featured guest singer/songwriter Marty Zylstra chat The Beatles, the making of his new EP and much more!
Check out parts 1 & 2 below!
This episode Locals Lounge host and creator Ian Cromwell joins us in studio to talk about the importance of social media.
Then, hear from our featured guest! He's the frontman for the funk rock band Small Town Artillery and guitarist for the modern soul/r&b unit The Booms Booms. He is the one, the only Tom Van Deursen.
Our featured guests this week are a three-piece that blend synth-pop, punk, and indie rock into a energetic and fun identity all their own.
Plus Guests share a few laughs with hosts James Olson and Travis Noel as they discuss songwriting, the DIY recording process, and what exactly happened at Megan’s Birthday Party...
Also, hear from Ray Maichin, a local photographer who's shot a number of shows across the city for bands and artists of all sizes. Hear how he got his start and what he'd recommend to any photographer who's taking their first step in to concert photography.
Walking the line between artist, recording engineer, and producer isn't easy. Finding time to sit down and talk about all that? Even harder. Thankfully, this week's guest was nice enough to set some time aside and bring his music industry expertise in to the booth with us this week.
Travis Dean is a man of many talents and has been wearing different hats for some time now. Between writing, recording and producing two new EPs on his own, Travis has also been operating a local studio known as Unbiased Media. Hosts James Olson and Travis Noel spoke with him about how his journey in the music industry began and discussed some key tips for anyone who's just beginning their music career.