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.
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 Bratworld arrives spring 2023.
Photo by Michael Aaron Keith
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.
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.
Photo by Megan Magdalena-Bourne
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 opening for Canadian hardcore legends Cancer Bats, & more.
Photo by Kate Lawlor
Maddisun is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter from the city 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 this episode, Maddisun talks her time living abroad, navigating the LA music industry, a memorable summer video shoot in the Okanagan, and more.
Photo by Mikey Gabriana
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.
Photo by Mel Yap
On our first episode of the new year, we sit down with Byron & Adam Slack of punk power trio Invasives.
2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut record and on this episode we reflect on Invasives’ unique place as one of the longest running groups in the Vancouver punk and hard rock scene, discuss their definition of the punk ethos, and hear some tales from the road.
It’s that time of year again!
Will Chernoff joins James for our annual Best Of special where we talk about our favorite releases from 2022.
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.
Photo by Mackenzie Walker
Wallgrin is the stage name of vocalist, violinist, and composer Tegan Wahlgren. The music of Wallgrin is enigmatic, gorgeous, and emotional, often leaning on the artier end of art pop.
On this epsiode, Wallgrin discusses 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.
