Another year in the bag!

There was so much great music that came out in 2025 that our annual best of special only scratched the surface.

Listen in as James Olson and guest co-host Arek Hautaluoma discuss their favorite BC, Canadian, and international releases of the last 12 months.

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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With over 20+ years of experience, Jordan Koop has worked with a range of artists including alt country superstar Orville Peck, the punk rock power trio and past guests Invasives, and one of our favorite BC rock bands Dead Soft. 

On this episode, we join Koop at at his remote studio The Noise Floor on Gabriola Island, a 25 minute ferry ride from Nanaimo, BC, where we delve into his production methodology, the distinction between a producer and a recorder, and the unique qualities of the studio.

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.

Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.

Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music.

Channeling an “anything goes” approach to their music and live performances, Smash TV 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 with new episodes every other week.

Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.

Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music.

On our first in-person interview in a while we’re chatting with Fin Edwards, the vocalist and guitarist of Danger Box.

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 with new episodes every other week.

Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.

Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music.

Midmay 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 with new episodes every other week.

Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.

Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music.

Shimbashi Station 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 with new episodes every other week.

Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.

Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music.

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 Vancouver label 604 Records.

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.

Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music.

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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 downtrodden yet naively optimistic exploits of a man searching for meaning in the face of the absurdity of adulthood and modern life. 

Join His Majesty and your host James Olson as they explore the multi-generational cultural impact of Green Day, lament the loss of the Hartford Whalers, debate the merits of concept records, & more.

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.

Listen to our Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.

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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 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.

Listen to our Vancity Jams playlist on Spotify.

Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.