Charlie PS - Exclusive Interview

Join Heart of Indie Radio co-host Emme Lentino as we welcome singer-songwriter Charlie PS in our studios.  Vancouver-based Charlie PS has a sound that could be described as a sonic mel7ng pot. Although she grew up surrounded by ‘90s Bri7sh pop culture, her sonic inspira7ons stem from a mix of the R&B divas of the ‘70s and ‘80s and the rock and blues legends of the 20th century ranging from Kiki Dee to Stevie Nicks, borrowing elements of strong vocals and energe7c riffs and using them to create her own modern sound. Her new single “Ghost of You” (May 2021) combines flavors of alterna7ve and southern rock, crea7ng a backdrop for ‘’western-esque’ storytelling. “‘Ghost of You” is a step in a new direc7on for me,” explains Charlie. “My sound has been rooted in mainstream ‘pop/rock’ but has naturally evolved to become more “alterna7ve/rock”, seasoned with a southern twist of rus7c toned guitars.” Charlie’s debut EP, Li,le Miss Dysfunc5onal (2018) speaks an undisclosed story of disingenuous rela7onships that are interpreted differently by each listener and her effervescent style resurrects the dying niche that is females in rock music. The EP’s single, “Li\le Miss Dysfunc7onal” went on to be nominated and win ‘Best Pop Song’ and was also nominated for ‘Best Music Video’, while Charlie herself was nominated as ‘Ar7st of the Year’ at the Kootenay Music Awards (2019). She also placed in the Top-100 in CBC’s Searchlight compe77on and won a spot at the local Surrey Fusion Fes5val (2019). Upon winning the 7tle of 'Kootenays Best Singer' (2013), Charlie made her way through the venues and fes7vals that her small hometown of Nelson, BC had to offer and aber gradua7ng from Selkirk College's 'Contemporary Music Program' (2014) she relocated to Vancouver, BC.