food, shelter & clothing is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of sound. Junkified is an example. It’s a crazy combination of ambient that sizzles into darkwave and ends with a Jazz saxophone (by Tiano Beto of nancy Brew)fencing with electronic music. I dare you to listen to this seven-minute track if you don’t believe me. I trip to this song using my new Beats Solo 3 wireless because it allows me to dance around the room. A Series of Low Blows was the first album that introduced me to their music. I fell in love with their drum machine right away. That incredible drum machine is still here, but the production has evolved to incorporate other quirky beeps and blips. Of course, Sisters of Mercy comes to mind when you hear this track. But then again, you’d be surprised.
I never really pay attention to the lyrics when I listen to this type of music. I let the sound speak for itself. I don’t care if Bong Tan comes up with incomprehensible lyrics like The Cocteau Twins of Lisa Gerrard; you will still listen because the music is irresistible. By the way, they are the first band to introduce me to Roxy music, and their cover of Avalon is still the best. I dare you to argue with me on that.

They have officially released this track as of this writing, so yes you can grab the song. It is one of the coolest things I heard this year!

JUNKIFIED (Neon Edit 2) – FoodShelterAndClothing

FoodShelterAndClothing:

Jem: bass, bass, bass

Chian: guitar, guitar, guitar

Bong: synths, programming, percussion, vocals

With the special participation of:

*Tiano Beto: tenor saxophone

(*) appears courtesy of Nancy Brew

words and music by fsandc

produced by The Roadside Bums

P & C SSS Records 2023

Yes, you read the title right. The Balearic songster has a new song out via Bandcamp. I am unsure if it is available on other streaming services, but it is out. It sounds like his first EP but with a new flavor. The Nile Rogers collaboration has also resulted in his exploration of funk. I like Luna, and yes, you can listen to it for free.

Are you looking for high-energy rock instrumental music to start your day? Check out posts on this page, as I guarantee you more of that stuff. Today we are highlighting a track by a prolific instrumental guitarist named Mike Milan Dedic. I blogged about him a few months ago, but this mention is worth your time.
Streaming music has been saturated with too much sterile pop. They sound so formulaic that I compare them to junk food. Hearing this track is an escape from that. His style belongs to the older music. Something we seldom hear these days. You can hear them, but it takes effort. So glad to listen to this deliciously intoxicating guitar instrument.

This is a short but sweet post. It is my day off and I am rummaging through my emails and found my Epictronic Productions email. These guys send me emails if they have music updates. This time it is from this band Souls Worn Thin. It is a high energy song with amazing delivery. It just keeps on banging until the end. Worth a listen and do check out more mudic from them.

So I found myself wide-eyed at 2 am. I am getting used to my night shift job, and I get sleepy during the day and wide awake at night. Somewhere in that ruminating, I would reach out for my tablet to play music. I like almost all kinds of music. But the hour demands something smoother, loungy, and gentle.
July is one artist that surprised me. His persona seems laid back, but his music can easily catch your attention. I first noticed the arrangement and use of dreamy keys on top of mellow beats. His voice is smooth and very expressive. His delivery is excellent, and his songs are so good in many situations.
The song that caught my attention right away was Catalina. That’s the name of my late aunt/foster mom, who passed away in 2013. There were moments of sadness when I think of her. This song is a good representation of what it is to me: Catalina is a Diva.
Pokey Lights is another chill-out tune that goes down smoothly. I love listening to this while riding my bike aimlessly around the metro.
July is generous enough to share with me his unreleased tracks, and I am not disappointed. He has a good producer who backs him up. He has a talent that means something. At least it means a lot to me because his songs are beautiful.
Are we expecting an album soon? Well, he is ok releasing singles as opposed to entire albums. This approach benefits him more as an artist. But he needs a push. So let’s push him up there.
I can see a bright future for July. His formula works. His music is something and so much more.