Inlet Wire

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