MUNKIE is the brainchild of Jason Clark, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, composer and remixer. The music he creates is a sonic art-form containing elements of different genres, it creates visual images in the mind, stirs the emotions and contains intellectual lyrics. The best way to describe this truly original downtempo / electro style music is a long chilled drink that is made up of seventies funk, eighties electro / synth-pop, ska & punk ideals, psychedelic & new wave weirdness with world music to add the flavour. Jo Cowap from Zejo Music put it best with - “MUNKIE music is a fantastic blend of ambience and haunting vocals. It’s the kind of album you would put on when you are chilling with a bottle of wine in a candlelit atmosphere, and hopefully someone to enjoy it with. Because you will want to spread the word once you’ve had the total chill out experience this music offers” Born in Essex, grew up in Torbay, Devon but is now living in Leeds. “After moving around the country in the early part of my life I feel that this formed my writing style, with never having that sense of belonging. I have always looked on aspects of life from an outsiders point of view, being intrigued by people and personalities”, this inquiring imagination can be heard on both his albums, with the second album “Chemical Process” exploring the darker reaches of the human mind. Most of his musical influences are from the 70s and early 80s ranging from David Bowie, The Specials, Joy Division, The Clash to Kraftwerk, RUN DMC and Depeche Mode, this is reflected in his unique music style. With tracks from both albums currently receiving radio airplay and heavy promotion on the internet through ringtones & digital distribution, MUNKIE are looking to release their first official single “Antidote to Strychnine”. This is to coincide with this track, from the new album “Chemical Process”, being included into a compilation CD released through Soundlab Entertainment. Jason is now writing Film & TV music for music libraries and has been asked to score his first independent film. With Merchandise now available we hope to promote MUNKIE even further. Jason has some interest from distributors and publishers with the catalogue and hopes to secure a deal soon. Looking to the future MUNKIE are now putting together a unique live show, which will hopefully go “on the road” in the next few months. Jason and Kate met at the Leeds College of Music where they were both studying, with Jason having an extensive background in music production and composition having been a semi-pro DJ for a while, playing guitar in an Indie Band and creating remixes. He won the Media Records back catalogue to remix in 1998, then created a remix of the BECK track “Mixed Bizness”. Other remixes followed over the next couple of years (Fatboy Slim, Tweaker, Baldwin Brothers, Liberty X), then through advice given by a respected label boss decided to concentrate more on promoting my own music to become a name. “The best thing so-far was getting a centre page article in the Yorkshire Evening Post about my music and debut album printed in Jan 2004, they also included a colour photo of me.” After creating some early songs without “live” vocals, Kate being an accomplished vocalist, was brought in add extra edge to some tracks where needed. Through tireless promotion and hard work MUNKIE is now starting to get some recognition, to this end have been asked to supply promo videos to cable TV networks in the USA. Jason has a clearly defined vision with his music and wants to be seen as a composer, producer and remixer with a unique style that is easily recognised. Jason says, “I love making music and enjoy all the creative aspects of music production. The reason is I enjoy the reaction from people when they listen to what I have created whether positive or negative. I like to think that somehow I can make a difference to someone’s day.”