CiTR -- The Permanent Rain Radio
by CiTR & Discorder Magazine
The Permanent Rain Radio is a music-based, pop culture-spanning program with a focus on the local scene; connected to a Vancouver media outlet dedicated to providing coverage for new releases, concerts, and up-and-coming talent. Join co-hosts Chloe and Natalie for an hour of lighthearted twin talk and rad tunes from a variety of artists who have been featured on our website.
Episodes
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Fond Farewell | 18-Apr-17
The end is here. Hosting The Permanent Rain Radio has been such a wonderful experience, and we've cherished every moment we've spent on-air! TJ of Port Moody's Sam The Astronaut joins us in-studio to chat about songwriting, debut LP "Girls of Summer" and performing in an igloo. We're treated to a...
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Rounding Out | 4-Apr-17
Our prequel to the finale is here! Chloe talks hockey (what's new), music, and why you should watch Freddie Highmore in A&E's Bates Motel. She spins tunes from B.C. artists Billie Woods, Royal Oak and The Escapes, as well as new stunners by Colton Dixon, Close Talker, and Lola Rhodes. Hear Chloe...
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All New, All Good | 21-Mar-17
Chloe picks out a fresh new batch of artists and tracks for your ears this episode! Listen in to a number of fab local finds, including gold gloom (Abbotsford), Noble Wolves (Victoria), At Mission Dolores (Kamloops), and non-locals TAVEETA (Toronto) and two day coma (Bristol, UK). She broods over...
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#shapeyourmedia | 14-Mar-17
Chloe and Natalie celebrate Fundrive 2k17 LIVE w/ their friend Pooja! They spin tunes by artists including SAINTE, Mi'ens, Air Combat, Adera, and HAWKING. Help us and CiTR #shapeyourmedia! Listen as we chat about the impact the radio station + Discorder have on the community, local music and…
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SOCAN You Choose a Playlist | 21-Feb-17
The Vancouver Canucks are on their bye week, but Chloe is not! She spins some music from a great batch of Canadian (and B.C.) acts including The MNKD, Real Ponchos, Maiwah, and Well Being. She gives you a tip on how to put together a radical playlist of CanCon artists via Searchlight (ooooo, go...
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In the Studio with Tyler Skyy | 7-Feb-17
Chloe is joined in-studio by Vancouver hip hop artist, and friend of The Permanent Rain Press, Tyler Skyy, to chat about his latest album 'Rainy Days + Peace Signs,' positivity, apparel, and upcoming B.C. tour. In a jam packed episode, she also spins some tunes by Pin Up (pop rock), The Jins (fun...
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Melody | 01-24-17
I apologize for the lack of creative episode names, 'melody' was the first word to emerge from my search of 'music' synonyms. On the bright side, our latest episode is full of melodic, fun tunes from a variety of up-and-coming acts from our province (and beyond). From B.C., Emma Citrine, mi'ens,...
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Happy New Year | 01-10-17
Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous 2017! Our first show of the new year features a fun playlist with artists from Vancouver (Said The Whale, Old Confetti, Gay Nineties), Toronto (Drew Brown), Florida (Mayday Parade) and California (Native Tides). It's chilly outside! Many thx for tuning...
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Local Power | 27-Dec-16
Stealing a page from Amistad's book (#localpower), this episode is dedicated to the 10 nominees for The Permanent Rain Press' 2016 "Local Band/Musician of the Year." Chloe and a re-emerging Natalie give narration to the cool batch of artists, talk hockey, and also sneak in some songs by…
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Cross Canada | 13-Dec-16
I lied, I didn't go entirely cross-country with the playlist, but do play a sampling of cool artists from Vancouver (Youngblood), Calgary (Omarandthebear), Saskatchewan (Surf Dads), Montreal (The Sad Birthdays) and Toronto (Muskoka, Comet Control). Unfortunately, the show gets cut short due to a...
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November Finale | 29-Nov-16
Chloe flies solo this afternoon. She recaps a super cool interview done with actor Dominic Monaghan, talks about an upcoming show The Permanent Rain Press is co-presenting (flor and Lostboycrow with Indigo District at the Biltmore Cabaret this Sunday), and plays some tunes. Artists on the bill...
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Full House | 15-Nov-16
Chloe and guest co-host Si Jia are joined in-studio by Vancouver singer-songwriters Evan Clarke (of EvanIvan) and Josh Bogert. Evan, whose debut album 'Afterlight' was released in September, chats about the making of and themes behind the new record. An alumnus of Nimbus School of Recording &...
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West Coast Best Coast | 01-Nov-2016
Chloe is joined in-studio by Sepehr Rashidi of Indigo District to chat about his music, genres, cool rooftop sessions, and branding. The remainder of the episode is comprised of a playlist featuring artists - that all have a B.C. connection! Pretty sweet. This includes Sail With Kings (power…
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Nifty Fifty | 18-Oct-2016
We've done it, we've reached the big 5-0. Due to exam season, Chloe sits in the studio alone for the big celebration, but at least the sweet sounds of this episode's playlist keep her company. Get your POP FIX with music from Alberta's Diamond Mind and The Den, Chicago's Friday Pilots Club,...
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Months and Days | 04-Oct-2016
Chloe is joined by The Permanent Rain Press writer, Si Jia, in-studio to chat about life, school, hockey, movies, and music. We spin tunes from Kelowna's Yard Sale (pop punk), Montreal's Conley (folk pop), Victoria's Croatia (synth pop), Los Angeles' Rainsford (indie pop), Vancouver's Andrew…
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Time Has Come | 20-Sept-2016
The time has come, Chloe is hosting solo once again! Tune in as she pushes past the fears of having conversations with herself, for a playlist of good stuff. The city of the week appears to be Kelowna, with tunes from the likes of Glow (surf rock), Andrew Judah (art rock), and My Kind of Karma...
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Back-to-School Blues 2 | 6-Sept-2016
In essentially the sequel to our August 23rd episode, Natalie cheats time and is back for one last episode (she promises) before the back to school blues. We're on-air on UBC's Imagine Day to bring some cool music to the masses, or to anyone tuning in at the station or at home. Music by fun acts...
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Back-to-School Blues | 23-Aug-2016
Tuesday was Natalie's last show for a while, and it was a good one! Ria Jade and Hawking joined us in-studio to chat about their exciting projects. We also spun new releases from Pigeon Park, The Tourist Company, The Heirs, From Indian Lakes, The Cut Losses, and Hayley Kiyoko.
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Parts of a Flower | 9-Aug-2016
Chloe and Natalie get pumped up for an exciting weekend at Vans Warped Tour w. a diverse playlist of tunes. This episode features music from B.C. blues rock band Tan and Hide, acoustic folk from The Trade Company, and dreamy goodies from Halifax's Alana Yorke, Atlanta's Emmy Law, and the UK's…
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Summer Sizzler | 26-July-2016
Our final episode of July is a good one! Just like the delectable sizzle of a restaurant dish, this week's playlist features a radical group of artists (aka ingredients) including Australia's With Confidence, Toronto's Crystal Casey, and B.C. acts JPNSGRLS, Croatia, Sam The Astronaut, Wise Child,...
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We're in July | 21-July-2016
Choked full of some of our favourite songs of the summer, our first July episode of 2016 features tunes from a wondrous list of artists including Vaultry, Alyssa Baker, Jon's Mind Sounds, Ria Jade, Bottle Note, and The Girl and the Dreamcatcher. We'll be back w/ an all new LIVE episode on…
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In the Studio with Failing Street | 28-June-2016
Nik and Ryan of Surrey pop punk band Failing Street joined us for a chat and acoustic performance! Their new EP, "Don't Worry About The Weather," is out now. We also spun music from Altona, Alexandria Maillot, Vince Vaccaro, The Fergies, The Wolfe, Sunsleeper, Friends of Foes, Squib, The Crookes,...
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Fresh tunes with a side of San Felix | 14-June-2016
Chloe and Natalie spun new releases from Arthur James, Aviva, Loud Forest, The Jins, We Found a Lovebird, Against the Current and Familiar Wild, and also droned about entertainment things. Brett and Ian of San Felix joined us during the latter half for a short chat & live performance!
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Look To the Moon | 31-May-2016
Chloe's playlist of tunes is one hundred percent new music! Sit down (or stand up) and listen to the fresh collection of songs from a handful of our Vancouver favourites including Gabriela Geneva, Fake Shark, John Mutter Was Raised By Wolves, Josh Bogert, as well as Oklahoma's Greyson Chance…
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In the Studio with Kaylee Johnston x For the Playlists | 17-May-2016
Singer-songwriter Kaylee Johnston joined us for a chat and acoustic performance of her latest single, "Getting Over You!" Be sure to enter our giveaway for a copy of her new album, tickets to her EP release show on June 3rd, and Gaiam Canada yoga products:...
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Caught On a Lonely Sea | 3-May-2016
The Permanent Rain Radio found its way to a Tuesday time slot. Woah! The jam-packed playlist includes sweet and funky (and everything in between) tunes from the likes of The Intelligence Service, aRc Aurelia, The Day Dreamers, Golden Ears, Van Damsel, Tom Odell and Lovecoast. Good news, because...
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April Be Good | 6-Apr-2016
The Permanent Rain Radio is going on a one month-long hiatus because, final exams. But before we go, Chloe stopped in to CiTR for one April '16 episode to spin some great music, and give her sign-off to the NHL (regular) season. It was a gloomy time for hockey, but the music wasn't! This week's...
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Wednesdays with New Music and Smash Boom Pow | 23-Mar-2016
Chloe plays some new tunes from Before You Exit, Rykka, San Felix, Noble Wolves, Seaborne and Jada Klein, and Smash Boom Pow plays a live set at CiTR (featuring songs off their forthcoming EP, Higher Power of Desire). This is exciting stuff.
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Hello to a New Month and New Music | 9-Mar-2016
Chloe rings in March with an all-new episode featuring all-new music. As always, she provides a trusty update on her life as a hockey fan, and also plays some tunes from David Vertesi, Graftician, Bre McDaniel, Sophie Lowe, and Wind-Up Birds. While her episodes are getting progressively shorter,...
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Fun Times for #Fundrive | 25-Feb-2016
Chloe was joined in the studio by Natalie and Kimberly to talk all things Fundrive! We also premiered a never before heard draft of Ria Jade's new song, alongside music from Mu, Within Rust, We Are The City, Cry of Silence, Dawson Rutledge and more. You can continue to pledge to our show for...
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February Blues and Tunes
Chloe talks about hockey and music with herself, yet again. But no fear, with a plethora of new tunes from the likes of AMISTAD, Animalia, The Humble Fabulous, dreamcatchr and RE/GEN, your musically tuned ears will be completely satisfied! This week's playlist features a mixture of genres ranging...
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In the Studio with Smash Boom Pow
Ulysses and Zane Coppard of Vancouver alt-rock band Smash Boom Pow joined Chloe in studio to chat about their time in the Peak Performance Project Top 12 and what to expect from their upcoming EP. We were also treated to a live acoustic performance from the duo! Also spun some cool tracks from...
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Figure This Out | 13-Jan-2016
Chloe goes solo for our first show of the new year. She cures those back to school blues with a curated list of (mostly) new tracks, including Vancouver artists Gabriela Geneva, Wooden Horsemen, Ciele and Uptights. Her love for some good ol' dream pop could not be denied, and she rounds out her...
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My Youth Is Yours | 30-Dec-2015
Natalie's last radio show! She took over most of the playlist, including new releases from Comfort, Shimmering Stars, Troye Sivan, Patrick Farrugia, and The Response. Pop rock favourites by Farewell Fighter, The Dangerous Summer and Hey Monday also made an appearance - as did our friend Kimberly,...
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In the Studio with Hawking | 16-Dec-2015
Tom of one of our favourite local indie rock acts, Hawking, joined us in the studio to recap their year, tease 2016, and play a couple songs for us! We also spun new releases from Big Goose, BANNERS, Moroccan Sun, Spectregates, Elizabeth Anne Mall, and Watchers. Wishing you all a safe and Happy...
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24 Hours of Student Power | 02-Dec-2015
Wednesday was 24 Hours of Student Power on CiTR! This week's playlist included Angus Maude, On The Run, Best Night Ever, Tonight Alive, Separation Agreement, Redrick Sultan, Taveeta, This Side of Town, Post Script, and Ocean Flaws. Natalie was also joined in the studio by our friend, Pooja. She…
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My Heart Is A City | 18-Nov-2015
The weather's been gloomy, so we spun some colourful indie pop tunes to liven it up! Stream for new Paradise Fears, The Katherines, Within Rust, flor, Gabe & the Oh Yeah's, Alexander Jean, Carley Belfry, Push3, and the beautiful PEAK Performance Project collaboration from Chersea and Cowpuncher...
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In the Studio with HOOM | 04-Nov-2015
Harrison Houde and Nicholas Coombe joined us in the studio to chat about acting and their shared musical endeavour, HOOM. We were also treated to a live performance from the talented duo! In addition, we spun music from Kaylee Johnston, Screen Name, anchorage, Dead Painters, Van Damsel, Enny Owl,...
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Forever Halloween | 21-Oct-2015
A vaguely-themed Halloween and first birthday episode including new releases from Good For Grapes, Fine Times, Bear Mountain, Rococode, Jenny Banai, Modern Day Poets, Letters to Daisy, Emily Chambers, and more. The Reese's Pieces of music. Translation: Sweet and wonderful. Get at it!
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Folk Rock for What | 07-Oct-2015
Said in the tone of DJ Snake and Lil John's infamous "Turn Down for What," if it wasn't obvious. This playlist was unintentionally predominantly indie folk and folk rock, including music by Mike Edel, American Island, Jesse Werkman, Natasha Jolene, Towers and Trees, and We Are Water. We also spun...
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Lucid Dreams and 21 Dimensions | 27-August-2015
An amalgamation of punk, synth pop and pop rock, Chloe and Natalie handpick current favourites by Golden Ears, Greenwash, Laska, Coeur de Pirate, This Side of Town, Lake Fiele, Failing Street, Amplified Heart, and more. Some tunes originate in BC; all will kick you into a dreamily wonderful state...
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EveRIAthing with Ria Jade | 13-Aug-2015
In-studio interview and live performance with local singer-songwriter, Ria Jade. We also spun tunes by Cara Daniels, Remember Lite-Brite?, Kyle Stibbs, EvanIvan, Jule Vera, Jenny Ritter, Trading Alaska, and The Summer Set.
About this show
The Permanent Rain Radio is a music-based, pop culture-spanning program with a focus on the local scene; connected to a Vancouver media outlet dedicated to providing coverage for new releases, concerts, and up-and-coming talent. Join co-hosts Chloe and Natalie for an hour of lighthearted twin talk and rad tunes from a variety of artists who have been featured on our website.
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CiTR & Discorder Magazine