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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 and The Jins in a previous role with Va

King Bob is the stage name and musical project of one Jackson McDonald.Drawing inspiration from the melodic punk and alternative rock acts that dominated the late '90s and early 2000s, King Bob has established his reign as one of the most exciting new artists from Vancouver Island having played a string of sold out shows in Victoria and beyond.His debut record Rookie explores the d

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

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. Once More With Feeling is a new se

The Bankes Brothers are a modern roots rock band who have quickly established themselves as an exciting international touring act. Morgan Bankes (vocals/guitar) and Carson Cleaver (lead guitar) join us to talk the development of the band’s soul and punk rock inspired sound, cutting their teeth as a cover band on Vancouver Island, and tales from the road.Once More With Feeling is

Parlour Panther are a rising indie rock band who combine elements of synth pop, glam rock, and R&B to create a sound that is joyful, optimistic, and life affirming. Their third record BLOOM sees the band expanding their lineup with the addition of drummer Jen Foster and the return of guitarist Saadi D’Hoore and sees them refining their approach to production. BLOOM is ea

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 containe

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 b

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. Lis

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 sce