CiTR -- Spice of Life: Recent Episodes
CiTR & Discorder Magazine
The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The Spice of Life brings you a variety of Post-Rock, Shoegaze, Math Rock and anything that else that progresses. Join host Ben Life as he meanders whimsically through whatever comes to mind on the walk to CITR.
I play my favorite songs, discuss why I love music, say good bye to radio, and play myself out. Thanks for listening to me all these years.
Love,
Ben Life
Explosions in the sky and other post-rock, ranging from classical post-rock to some really mellow stuff. Jeevan joins the show for some banter.
Today I mixed things up by playing progressive electronic music instead of post-rock. What a journey! I attempt to illustrate the connection between early progressive electronic music and post-rock. The moog is excellent and everyone should appreciate it a little more.
Kyle comes on the show today to talk me through some big questions. Is it better to be a rabbit? We also listen to post rock - which fits quite nicely with post rock surprisingly.
A variety of post rock music for your ears. We cover new-wave post rock, Japanese female fronted math rock, progressive rock, and some more conventional post-rock. It's a wild ride!
Summering played a live set and then we discussed their music and some irrelevant stuff
Todd and I discuss post-rock and nonsense while listening to post-rock and our own non-sense.
Trevor and Daniel from Zoo Strategies grace CiTR by shredding the crap out of their guitars in a pleasing way. We then sat down for an interview to talk about their music, the process of making it, and their plans for making more of it.
I played some of that sweet sweet post rock. I sang along to the songs with words and jammed to the ones that did not have words.
Famous mathematicians that were instrumental in the creation of math rock were discussed. Mostly math rock was played but a few post-rock tracks managed to slide in.
Lots of post-rock as usual. A story about how I got lost on Tuesday. I interview a couple soundboards and nonsense ensues.
In which I play post rock and read the fortunes of the beautiful souls who donated to the show!
Delaney guests and we discuss post rock and scat singing and fake weather and general nonsense. Fun show.
Firstly, B.O.B is a weird dude and has questionable beliefs. Also I gave a fake traffic report so if you need a heads up on what traffic is currently not happening ever anywhere, this is the place to be. The post-rock selection for today's show ranged from spaghetti-western to space-rock bangers.
Jeevan and I played post-rock and not post-rock and discussed nonsense like karate chops and how much we would have to be payed to be Guy Fieri.
Ryan and I have another rap battle. We also discuss hairdressers and listen to some post rock. Katie joins us at the end to witness the battle.
I discuss some techniques I use for finding new music as well as my experience at the Foxing/TWIABP show. Post-rock was played.
It would be cool to have a monkey friend. There was a bit about how you can get cancer from your tapeworms too, sorry about that. Post-rock as per usual.
Kaitlyn comes on the show for some post rock. We talk music, small talk, and get to the bottom of my username.
Topics include: The weather, did Tupac fake his own death?, why did Matthew McConaughey make me a show promo?
Stephen came on the show today to discuss his latest book "The Shortest Throw", a sequel to his hit first novel "The Heaviest Catch". We also caught up with Chet Baker, the editor of both Stephen's books.
My mom joined us on the show today to read some of the things I wrote in primary school. We had fun and played some good tunes.
Nicole came on the show today to discuss Peeping Tom and cat fashion. Post-rock interrupted our nonsense.
Callum joined the show today for nonsense. In line with that nonsense we had a rap battle that was great/bad. Post-rock broke up the banter. The spice of the day is paprika and apparently it's good in hamburgers.
Clara came on todays show. We talked about my butt and also tried to sneak a list of words into conversation. Praise Post-rock
Nicole graced the show with her presence, we chatted and played some of that sweet post-rock
Tavish and Simon guest host today's show. Post rock was played and merriment was had by all.
Shorts are more metal than pants, post rock, and for the last time, please do not snort garlic salt.
What is a pelican even? Answers* to all this and more in today's show.
*No answer to this question is given in today's show
Abby came on the show and we discussed zoo's and peeing as usual. Some post-rock was played
Started the show with shoegaze, transitioned into math and post rock. Questions that matter and also lasers.
Momma Life joins the show today to embarrass me with a story. Post-rock tunes were played to ease the tension.
Stephen joined us today to talk about his latest novel "The Heaviest Catch" and about his LP.
30th episode, good tunes and also the studio is twice as hot as the sun. The spice of the day was cumin.
Today I interviewed Ryan about an exciting job opportunity and we also struggled to work the phone. Post rock was played.
Stephen and I discussed dentistry, geology, and UBC construction. Post rock was played.
Finally played some Godspeed You! Black Emperor and King Crimson. 2014 was a good year because I got into radio!
The lazy naval captain. Should I make a sexy calendar? Is my ego too big? all valid questions. Oh, and uh merry Christmas/happy holidays
This is the one where I sang the kermit the frog song. I also played some good music; post rock and a bit of dream pop.
Today's spice of the day is cinnamon. Great grey owls are now just alright grey owls. Wash your clothes in the dishwasher. Post-rock is good.
Clara came on the show to discuss embarrassment and model trains. Post rock was played. It was largely math rock today.
I can't believe Christmas snuck up on us so fast. Enjoy your November 25th celebrations and watch out for Frosty and pieces of incinerated reindeer.
Ryan and I had a freestyle rap battle. Kaitlyn witnessed the whiteness of it all. Upbeat post-rock for the sunny day!
Wine experts Alex and Ryan came on the show today. We talked about the proper way to enjoy pinote nore. Also Fredricton Isaac and my mom called in. Good music as always.
Jeevan and I listened to some delicious post-rock and talked about weird things including our poetry and also hippos.
Why did Ryan put yogurt in his hair and then eat it? More hard-hitting journalism. Aaaaand Post-Rock! lots of post rock.
I play a few post rock tunes to start the show. Blind Horses came on the show to play a live set in the studio and then they stuck around for an interview!
Dan and Ryan joined me today for an introduction to the post-rock world. Ryan was criticized for listening to Sum 41 and Blink 182. Also some of Ben's favourite post-rock songs were played as always!
In today's show we learned that CITR is haunted and a little bit about post black metal and how it really isn't as scary as people think!
Horns make me happy and my brother is listening from tomorrow while we broadcast it to whales.
An introduction to the world of post-rock, with emphasis on the Canadian post-rock movement. Today's show also included fundrive information and a little thing I like to call Strip- Fundraising. And yes- I did end up walking home without pants on.