Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Junk Food Charlie. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Junk Food thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?
The album I’m currently working on (slated for release this year) feels the most meaningful currently. Of course, everything I’ve done up to this point has been meaningful in its own way and I wouldn’t be where I am now without those projects. But that being said, this current album is my most cohesive artistic statement to date and I feel like because of that I’m really just now about to begin my artistic journey in a way. This upcoming album also feels especially meaningful because it’s been a sort of grounding force during some pretty intense times over the last year or so. The first drafts for some of the songs came along before I even knew what they would ultimately be about or the weight they would eventually hold for me, like they were hinting at the future. In that sense, it feels bigger than me, like this body of work has always existed in some way and I’m just now crossing paths with it.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I first got into music around the age of 14 when I took up guitar. Over the years, I took up bass, drums (which I don’t play much these days and instead use drum machines), production, and vocals. I’m currently working under the name Junk Food Charlie which is my solo project. As far as what sets me apart, I’d say a lot of it has to do with my mix of influences which include industrial music, Middle Eastern music (specifically Turkish music), electronic music/hyperpop, and rock, especially 90’s alternative rock.
Lyrically, my work tends to center around themes of consumerism, excess, and complex and/or unhealthy relationship dynamics (hence the name Junk Food Charlie.)
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
I want to push the boundaries of rock music. While there are a ton of great bands that are doing that right now, I feel like the specific sound I’m looking for hasn’t quite been made yet, so I’m making it myself. The great thing about that goal is that I can pursue it indefinitely because there’s always new ground to cover. As long as I can keep evolving, I’ll consider myself successful in what I’ve set out to do.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
Having a sense of purpose. Having something to strive for everyday that I can constantly improve upon helps me to keep my head on straight. I also really enjoy creating something that I haven’t heard before. Those two things are the big rewards for me.
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