Pacific Sound Radio

Smash TV are breaking the rules

Channeling an “anything goes” approach to their music and live performances, Smash TV [https://www.instagram.com/smashtv_band/?hl=en]have emerged as a driving force in the flourishing Vancouver Island punk scene. Their sonic collision of metal, cowpunk, and surf rock is thrilling as it is eclectic.  Vocalist Shaun Rathy and guitarist Nic Bennett join us to talk the most underrated towns to play on Vancouver Island, life as “Nanaimo’s strangest band,” 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@OnceMore.WithFeeling] with new episodes every other week. Keep up with the show on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pacificsoundradio] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pacificsoundradio/]. Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music [https://chernoffmusic.com/pages/podcasts].

Danger Box charge ahead

On our first in-person interview in a while we’re chatting with Fin Edwards, the vocalist and guitarist of Danger Box [https://linktr.ee/dangerbox?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadxh2CNgBQy6kzQLygE5AMZIt3BgrlPBQw8yr-mXfYFpiyBk7dw-vUhZoxY5w_aem_hS5FlhDWD0Xy4TMWwXHNBg]. Danger Box are a young and ambitious punk rock unit inspired by the sounds of mid 2000s pop punk and post hardcore. With over 70 shows under their belt, the group has made a name for themselves in Nanaimo and the Vancouver Island rock scene thanks to their DIY work ethic and electrifying live shows. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@OnceMore.WithFeeling] with new episodes every other week. Keep up with the show on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pacificsoundradio] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pacificsoundradio/]. Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music [https://chernoffmusic.com/pages/podcasts].

Midmay are in full Bloom

Midmay [https://midmaymusic.com/] are a alternative R&B duo featuring Tom Shand (vocals/guitar) and Jacob Regehr (vocals/piano) After working together in various capacities for over a decade, Shand and Regehr capture the sounds of classic soul and R&B while drawing from contemporary sensibilities and influences on their debut EP Sound in Stays. Listen in as we talk AI, the questionable nature of posthumous music releases, the creative power of gibberish, & 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@OnceMore.WithFeeling] with new episodes every other week. Keep up with the show on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pacificsoundradio] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pacificsoundradio/]. Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music [https://chernoffmusic.com/pages/podcasts].

Shimbashi Station Are Ready for Takeoff

Shimbashi Station [https://www.instagram.com/shimbashistation/#] distinguish themselves within the crowded Vancouver indie rock scene with a commitment to straightforward melodicism, deceptive instrumental complexity, and musical and visual influences inspired by Japanese culture. Cody Clark (vocals/guitar) and Kristian Goze (drums/vocals) join us to talk the public transit related origins of the band, their creative approach to promoting their music, their debut LP Takeoff! 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@OnceMore.WithFeeling] with new episodes every other week. Keep up with the show on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pacificsoundradio] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pacificsoundradio/]. Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music [https://chernoffmusic.com/pages/podcasts].

PSR's Best of 2024 ft. guest co-host Catlin Nagy

It’s that time of year again! 2024 was an excellent year for music and marked a year of change for the show. Join your host James Olson and guest host Catlin Nagy as we discuss our favorite releases of the last 12 months. Catlin Nagy is a fellow music fanatic and recent Toronto transplant who has worked alongside past guests including Vox Rea [https://pacificsoundradio.com/podcast/vox-rea-kate-lauren-kurdyak-ep-130] and The Jins [https://pacificsoundradio.com/podcast/jins-ep-146] in a previous role with Vancouver label 604 Records [https://www.604records.com]. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@OnceMore.WithFeeling] with new episodes every other week. Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music [https://chernoffmusic.com/pages/podcasts]. Keep up with the show on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pacificsoundradio] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pacificsoundradio/].