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Anna Katarina joins Inlet Wire to talk about her album While I Was Dreaming — a record about the beautiful, complicated moments that happen while you’re chasing a different version of success.In this episode, Anna talks about growing up with big pop-star dreams, learning to value the life around her, and finding meaning in the songs that are not always the obvious “hits.” She also shares how collaboration shaped her writing, what Lost Without You taught her about discipline and inspiration, and why Vancouver still gives her something she needs.Artist links:Anna Katarina: https://www.annakatarinamusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annakatarinamusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wUofml5k6dhBcD5OKPLupWhile I Was Dreaming: https://open.spotify.com/album/63ZxaRCaER0kldZm8dRgY7Follow Inlet Wire for more BC Music Stories:https://inletwire.com/Inlet Wire - your direct line to BC artists.

King Bob began taking shape around 2018, but the songs behind the project go back much further.In this episode of Inlet Wire, I’m joined by Jackson McDonald from the Victoria band King Bob. Jackson talks about learning to record at home, bringing years of unfinished ideas together for the 17-song debut album Rookie, and how one of the band’s oldest songs became “Figure It Out.”We also talk about King Bob’s Patreon, where Jackson shares demos, weekly covers and other work that happens between official releases.Near the end of the episode, Jackson explains why thought and intention remain central to every King Bob song.King Bob are currently recording their second album, with more new music on the way.Website / Bandcamp: https://hailkingbob.bandcamp.com/Instagram: King Bob on InstagramPatreon: All Hail King BobSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3m6DxiGqunM1GT7UjR2jC3?si=iB1WAhe2SJWCq6P_aY_x8gApple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/king-bob/1677059171Visit Inlet Wire for more conversations with artists from across British Columbia.

The Shindigs are a five-piece indie rock band from Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.In this episode, Eric Chan talks with Shea Peoples and Alex Peabody about the unlikely connection that first brought the band together, how that early friendship became part of their creative process, and what changed once the shows started getting bigger.They also get into writing as a full band, learning how to turn a set into a real show, and why touring can still feel like a week-long sleepover with your friends.Artist links:Website: https://shindigs.band/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shindigs.band/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RlgKtcs9jaOJMnR0WR495Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-shindigs/1729113909YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShindigsmusicInlet Wire:https://inletwire.com/

Kaj Falch-Nielsen from Blue Light Studio joins Inlet Wire to talk about how a recording space can become something bigger than just a studio. Eric Chan speaks with Kaj about Blue Light’s growth into an East Vancouver creative hub, how Blue Light Sessions helped build community around the room, and what it takes to keep a space like that going in Vancouver. They also get into Kaj’s approach as a producer — understanding the song first, building it piece by piece, and chasing those moments in the studio when everything suddenly clicks.Links:Blue Light Studio: bluelightstudio.caFollow Inlet Wire for more BC Music Stories: inletwire.com

Summer’s Brother joins Inlet Wire to talk about how the project slowly took shape as a band, how recording helped sharpen their identity, and how their songwriting approach has changed as they’ve grown closer as a unit. Eric Chan speaks with Connor, Max, and producer Andy from Park Sound Studio about collaboration, experimentation, and what starts to happen when momentum builds in the room. The conversation also gets into the personal side of writing, and how newer material is opening up bigger questions around authenticity and where the band wants to go next.Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summers.brother/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UWbg10eG8C4P0PYUONcRe Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/summers-brother/1712380496 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQy6Bno2GYSL6bFyEG6AAywFollow Inlet Wire for more BC Music Stories:Official Site:https://inletwire.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTlbhjjXBsV6MECUSUWwY

On this episode of Inlet Wire, Francis Baptiste talks about coming back to music, and how that path led him back toward language, family, and heritage. He talks about learning the Okanagan language, carrying parts of it into song, and why that matters to him as a father, songwriter, and member of a lineage he wants to help preserve. Francis also shares how he works with Levi Bent to shape poems into songs, and why one song, Snəqsilx (sneh-silk), has stayed close through it all.Artist linkshttps://www.francisbaptiste.ca/https://open.spotify.com/artist/19A38MbkOutLEvuZZLLf2lhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/francis-baptiste/1490515054https://www.instagram.com/francisbaptistemusic/https://francis-baptiste.bandcamp.com/Follow Inlet Wire for more BC music stories.Website: https://inletwire.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inletwire/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTlbhjjXBsV6MECUSUWwYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/inlet-wire/id1876137985YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8J14vCyvegsMdHFnbYwUdnIJ7tWR6Ht

Leah Abramson returns with new music under The Abramson Singers name. In this conversation, she talks about what changed in the years between releases, how these songs slowly came together, and why songwriting still matters to her now. We get into life between records, writing on piano instead of guitar, the a cappella thread that still runs through the project, and the meaning behind “Can You See It Now” from the new EP Anything You Could’ve Been.Leah Abramson:https://www.leahabramson.com/https://theabramsonsingers.bandcamp.com/album/anything-you-couldve-beenhttps://www.instagram.com/leahabe/Inlet Wire:https://inletwire.com/

Pemberton, B.C. four-piece The Zummers join Eric Chan on Inlet Wire to talk about the early chapter behind their debut album, Distracted. In this conversation, they look back on when the band started to feel real, how songs changed once they became shared, and how that first burst of momentum turned into a full-length record. The result is a snapshot of a young band catching itself at the right moment.Official websitehttps://thezummers.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the.zummers/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/zummers/Bandcamphttps://thezummers.bandcamp.com/Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7oD1BiMWH1rJSxFJfr8xvm

Nima from Hillsboro joins Eric Chan on Inlet Wire to talk about how the band has changed in six years — from finishing every song on a single laptop to writing a record live on stage.We get into their new album A Party in Your Name, working with producer Colin Stewart for the first time, the shift to a louder, looser, more extreme sound, and why Nima sees their three releases as denial, anger, and bargaining.Inlet Wire. Your direct line to BC artists.Links to Hillsboro:HillsboroSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mQZnxZqes84WGzpVEJ7sPBandcamp: https://hillsboro.bandcamp.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillsboroinc

In this episode, Inlet Wire is joined by Kevan from Tobacco Brown.We talk about his early connection to music, how songwriting came through storytelling, and how acting school helped him realize music was the direction he wanted to take.He also shares how he writes now, and the song that changed everything for him.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xqC2VdRepLp3VmPGYHgrz?si=hEAmJ8meQc20SXTD5WYWUQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobaccobrownLinktree: https://linktr.ee/TobaccoBrown

Andrew Whitney from Posh Coat joins Inlet Wire to talk about how the band came together, writing songs for the stage, and why feeling always comes first in their recordings.He shares the story behind What Makes a City Great, how their sound has taken shape over time, and why playing live still defines everything they do.We also get into their DIY recording process, what they’re working on right now, and where things are heading next.Follow Posh Coat:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/22Wn2cTdoUftbKvBxaGAyR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/posh_coat/ Website: https://poshcoat.com/

This episode of Inlet Wire features Vancouver artist Jody Glenham. We get into Still Here, self-producing the record, songwriting habits, and the visual collaborations behind the videos with director Wayne Morehart. A calm, honest conversation that lands on why sad music can still feel good.Listen / follow Jody:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yC5LRKMoOFedYvLJKhiYWBandcamp: https://jodyglenham.bandcamp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summerwitch/YouTube (music videos): https://www.youtube.com/@JodyGlenhamLinks (all in one): https://linktr.ee/summerwitchWebsite: https://jodyglenham.com

In this episode of Inlet Wire, Eric Chan sits down with Vancouver artist Kay Brette. She talks about performance anxiety, stepping away from music and the slow path back. She also shares how working with Andy at Park Sound helped shape her songs, and how playing them live led to a realization she didn’t see coming at first.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5upymWMVUM7pZ2XvrUDyZoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbrette/Latest Single "The Mess & The Martyr"https://open.spotify.com/track/4neyUrx2A4XSyKLeEs0INN?si=d40e1c03dc074f83

Blush started as four friends making music together in Victoria, BC, and over time that natural beginning grew into a band with its own shape and sound. In this episode, we talk about how the band first met, how their sound evolved, and how those early experiences helped shape the way they approached their newer material. We also get into their single “Seasons,” the song “Wrong Answer Only,” and the new EP In the Grey.Find Blush. here:Website: https://www.whereisblush.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whereisblush/

On this episode of Inlet Wire, Pinebarren talk about the band in their own words, how their writing process has changed, and what shaped their latest release, Arbutus. It’s a look at change, collaboration, and the songs that stay closest to home.Find Pinebarren here:Instagram: https://instagram.com/pinebarren.musicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KdccTLICfj83TJcaVW5BQBandcamp: https://pinebarren.bandcamp.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@pinebarren

In this episode of Inlet Wire, Eric Chan sits down with Vancouver band Spendo.Guitarist Bradley Lambert talks about where the band is at right now, how their songs take shape, and how they work through creative tension. We also get into recording choices, why Spendo is built for the stage, and the live moment that’s stayed with him the most.Playlist for this episode is linked in the show notes.

In this episode of Inlet Wire, Eric Chan sits down with BC band Chief State for a real conversation about how this record came together when it almost didn’t.They talk about the moment the final puzzle piece fell into place, what changed when they started writing together in the same room, and the bigger idea running through Keep Your Friends Closer. They share what the album means to them, and how the lyrics move from strife and heartbreak to holding on to the real ones.

In this episode of Inlet Wire, Eric Chan talks with Huckleberry from Silverware (Victoria, BC).They get into the early moment that pushed the band forward, how their songs take shape from rough ideas, and why the project keeps growing. If you’re new to them, Huckleberry shares the track he’d start with.Links + the featured playlist are in the show notes.Artist info:https://silverwareband.com/

In this episode of Inlet Wire, Eric Chan sits down with Andy Schichter of Park Sound Studio (North Vancouver, BC). Andy breaks down how he got started - music school, album credits, cold calls and what the producer life really looks like behind the scenes. We also talk about working with artists and the moments when a song finally clicks.Featured playlist on Inlet Wire Spotify profile page.

In this episode of Inlet Wire, Eric Chan sits down with The Hausplants.They talk about how the band started, how their different backgrounds shape the Hausplants sound, and the moment they knew this project was serious. We also get into what’s changed since Overture, their songwriting process, and the production of Into Equilibrium. To wrap up, The Hausplants share which track means the most right now, and what’s coming next.Show notes: links to The Hausplants and the music mentioned are below.https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EEVTvCw9Nnv29MdnjzyMw?si=fb3edf12570a490e