Gay Nineties + Kirsten James

Gay Nineties stop by Zone Control ahead of their tour opening up for July Talk. We talk about what they've been up to the last 10 years, their legendary show at the Copper Owl at Rifflandia, and their new music!

Kirsten + Vic High Musical Theater - Hadestown

Hannah, Nicco, Jacob, Ruby from Vic High stop by to talk about this years production -- Hadestown!

Low Alamode - Zone Band of the Month + Kirsten James

Our very first Band of the Month for 2026 joins Kirsten in studio to talk about writing jiggles, the amazing cat keyboard 'meow-sic', and what's next for the band. 

Bluejay Friese + Kirsten James

Musician, songwriter, actor and ZONER Bluejay Friese visits Kirsten in studio to talk about Victoria, his career, and never letting go of the experiences that shape us. Also a live performance of his new song "MoneyMart"

Hotel Mira + Kirsten James

Charlie and Mike from Hotel Mira stop by before their show at Capital Ballroom to talk about their epic tour, pre-show rituals, and how it feels to be back in Victoria.

Strumbellas + Kirsten James

Jimmy and Jon from the Strumbellas pop-in to talk to Kirsten ahead of their show at The Royal and do a live performance of “Come Back Around” and “Spirits”.

Bluejay Friese + Kirsten and Jason

Kirsten and Jason hold down the fort while Pol and Jenny are away and talk to Bluejay Friese about growing up in Victoria being a Zoner, his single Jack + Sally, and a new album on the way!

Dysaynia - Zone Band of the Month

Our final Zone Band of the Month for August is Dysaynia!

Kirsten - Neville from Trophy Dad + that Nickelback moment

Well, he did it. In front of 15,000 people Neville completed his Chasing Chad adventure and sang "Rockstar" with Nickelback at the Laketown Amphitheater this past weekend at the biggest music festival Vancouver Island has ever seen. 

Fake Shark + Kirsten James

Kevvy from Fake Shark stopped by to UNrecommend specific hotdogs in New York, recommend hotdogs in tower-form from Phillips, ask you to please be his friend if you're a ventriloquist, and also talk about the new single "Monster" !