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Episode 36 features Cody Taylor and Haley Blais. Cody Taylor is an audio engineer and producer with the Fiend Recordings collective. Haley Blais is a folk-pop singer/songwriter and an emerging local talent. Her latest EP Let Yourself Go is one of Pacific Sound Radio's favourite releases of 2018.
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For Episode 35, James and Travis chat with Matt MacDonald and Patrick Spencer. Matt MacDonald is a videographer and producer who has released music by Catrina Marie and Reid Zakos under the moniker McDazed Productions. Patrick Spencer is the vocalist/rhythm guitarist for Coldwater Road and is a longtime veteran of Vancouver indie-folk scene
On this episode, James and Travis are joined by Paul Boechler and Emma Citrine. Paul Boechler works as an audio artist for EA Games who has done notable work on the FIFA and Need for Speed franchises. He is one of the co-founders of Fader Master Studios and has recently been assembling an in-house sound library. Emma Citrine is a folk singer/songwriter whose music is distinguished by its haunting minimalism and emotional vulnerability. Her latest EP Shadowless is available now.
Pacific Sound Radio is all about forging collaborative relationships in the community to help support our local bands and artists. That's why we are very excited to announce a new partnership on this week's Pacific Sound Profile as we chat with Claire Baker host of the Root Dwellers Community Showcase. Our featured guest is singer/songwriter Maria Cenzina who joins James and Travis to talk about her recent entry into the Vancouver music scene, collaborating with Teon Gibbs, and her debut EP.
Episode 32 is up, and we couldn't be more stoked for this week's guests!
Year of the Wolf's very own Chad Gilmour kicks things off as he chats with hosts James and Travis about the recording process behind the band's LP, the benefits of grant writing, and more.
Then, 2018's Breakout West Pop Artist of the Year nominee, Jasper Sloan Yip jumps on the air and delivers a stellar rendition of Arcade Fire's "Cars and Telephones" alongside an intimate cover of "Ivy" by Frank Ocean.
Catch both of these emerging acts Saturday, July 28th at the Rickshaw Theatre for the PSR Presents Showcase alongside Old. Soul. Rebel and The Long War.
It's Episode 31!
This week we hear from Music Heals Community Outreach Manager Zoe Peled who spoke with our Producer, Jaeden Froese.
Then James and Travis are joined by Missy D and Sejal from the music collective Laydy Jams to chat about their sound, their debut EP, and the unique character of the Vancouver hip hop scene.
It's our 30th episode and hosts James and Travis kick things off with this week's Pacific Sound Profile guest, Rickshaw Theatre Owner and GM Mo Tarmohamed!
Then, we get heavy with rockers Redwoods as they reign in the second half of our show with some catchy acoustic numbers and a chat about their latest EP "Study Night".
On this special Canada Day broadcast, James and Travis are joined by Locals Lounge host, loop artist, and friend of the show Ian Cromwell to discuss his story gigging around the Vancouver music scene, new recorded material, and what the future has in store for Locals Lounge. Then, alternative pop rockers Kubla Khan discuss their latest record and premiere some new songs exclusively on Pacific Sound Radio.
Episode 28 is here and features some highlights from the latest Locals Lounge event. Catch host Ian Cromwell and jazz/soul vocalist Krystle Dos Santos who took centre stage and brought the house down!
Then, we switch gears and get down with indie folk rock unit Echo Nebraska as they discuss the process behind their new record "Hold Up To The Fire".
Since we're already halfway through the year on this episode we decided to reflect on some of our favourite local releases from 2018 so far. Our producer Jaeden joins us for a gleefully chaotic run through of Travis' and James' picks from some extremely talented Vancouver-based bands and artists. Episode 27 also features music director and co-founder of Entertainment Forever Joey Lopez.