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Pacific Sound Radio

James Olson

Music

Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 175

BC's longest-running active music interview podcast. Since 2017, host and co-founder James Olson has been speaking to bands and artists from Vancouver and beyond. Come along, tap into the ever-expanding variety of artists on the West Coast, and get to know many new favourites.

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🇨🇦 Canada - musicInterviews
05/05/2026
#84
🇨🇦 Canada - musicInterviews
04/05/2026
#63
🇨🇦 Canada - musicInterviews
03/05/2026
#45
🇨🇦 Canada - musicInterviews
02/05/2026
#29

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https://chernoffmusic.com/pages/podcasts
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https://www.12thst.ca/?utm_source=podcast&amp
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https://www.facebook.com/pacificsoundradio
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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mal31V02MWJVZ0Tx2P1X4
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Haleluya Hailu grows up

Episode 162

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 56:17

Haleluya Hailu is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose latest EP eternally, yours explores navigating friendships, relationships, and young adulthood within a contemporary pop sound that blurs the lines between hip hop, indie folk, and alt rock.

Listen in as we talk about Haleluya’s experience as the host of her own local music radio show, studying music production in Nelson BC, and more.

Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James Olson, producer Felix Fung of Little Red Sounds, and a talented videography team. Available now, only on YouTube with new episodes every other week.

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Cam Blake gets satisfaction in sameness

Episode 161

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 • Duration 01:06:58

Cam Blake is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer who has explored a variety of musical styles over the course of his budding music career.

Join us as we chat the future of art and music in the age of AI, the enigmatic wonder of Casio keyboards, and the anxious themes of Cam's diverse and disorienting new record SATISFACTION OF SAMENESS.

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Noble Son is in on The Cosmic Joke

Episode 152

Friday, October 13, 2023 • Duration 01:25:49

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.

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Peach Pit keep it fresh

Episode 151

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 • Duration 58:30

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.

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150th Episode Celebration!

Episode 150

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 • Duration 01:38:55

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.

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The History of Gunpowder talk their explosive past & future

Episode 149

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 • Duration 01:12:56

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.

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Michaela Slinger talks her latest LP, tales from the road, & more

Episode 148

Thursday, August 3, 2023 • Duration 01:09:03

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.

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Madelyn Read explores living in Concrete Country

Episode 147

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 • Duration 01:04:21

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.

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The Jins swing for the fences on It's A Life

Episode 146

Thursday, July 6, 2023 • Duration 38:53

The Jins are an alternative pop/rock power trio who have amassed a growing national and international following thanks to their promotional savvy, engaging live shows, and refined melodic sensibilities.

With the help of producer Dave Genn, the band’s latest album It’s A Life sees The Jins fully embrace their pop side with songs brimming with crunchy guitar work and anthemic choruses.

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Porteau start a new musical chapter with What I Need

Episode 145

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 • Duration 45:29

Porteau are an alternative folk duo composed of vocalist/synth player Victoria Williams and guitarist Craig Stevenson who over the course of two records have created their own ethereal, expansive sound.

Together with Victoria and Craig, we discuss the process of emerging from their pandemic hiatus, explore the more personal and intimate direction of their latest release What I Need, and learn about their first ever tour of Japan.

Thank you to Pearson Instruments for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Brad Pearson, luthier & guitar tech in Vancouver, at pearsoninstruments.ca.

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