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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.
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Julien Lavoie swan dives into the future
Julien Lavoie is a vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist who has created a neat little niche of his own within the Vancouver music scene, playing a lovelorn and wistful blend of bedroom pop, psychedelic rock, and jazz fusion.
His much anticipated debut record Swan Dive, covers all of the stages of a breakup including the tragic buildup, the stages of grief, and acceptance all contained within a dream-like musical atmosphere
Join us as we talk about the value of art in a capitalist society, moonlighting as a standup comic, songs coming from dreams, and more.
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Slightest Clue are a loud & proud gang of misfits
Slightest Clue are a rising alternative rock quartet characterized by eclectic musical sensibilities, creative business savvy, and electrifying live energy owing to the distinct personalities of each of their four members.
Listen in as we talk with Malcolm McLaren (vocals/guitar) and Hannah Kruse (vocals/bass) about the band’s evolution from a bedroom project into a full-fledged band, their self-described misfit persona, their latest EP Carousel, and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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