Inlet Wire

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