BIC is BACK BLOG! 3/2/24

BIC IS BACK… Well, not that we ever left, I just took a self-imposed and much needed ‘Facebook Free February’ ! As I mentioned in my last pre-FFF post on 1/31, this break would give me the much needed time and mental clarity to really focus on our next album. And honestly, I didn’t miss the reality upside-downess of the world, which is then hyper amplified and twisted by social media.

As of two weeks ago, all eight pieces of music that we have written have now blossomed into songs! The final piece to the puzzle is a, in my humbled and probably biased open, is a gorgeous track officially dubbed “Diving For Pearls”. For those keeping score, you should have all eight titles … but we are still keeping the names secret to protect the guilty!

Over the past several months, Michael Rozon has been locked in the studio 5-days-a-week with Al Jourgensen, working on the next Ministry album, along with creating stems for their live show. This made BIC studio time a bit hard to come by, which is why we have had Feb, 15th thru April 7th circled on our BIC calendar as Ministry heads out on tour with Gary Numan. We are taking full advantage of this time, and putting in long hours at SAINtinLA to get these songs completed and mixed. We still have a bit of work in front of us, but we are making strides… and most importantly is that I am loving what I am hearing back through the speakers! Trying to avoid the mental pitfalls of my own self-declared deadlines, I am still cautiously optimistic that a summer release is still a very real possibility.

Before my February Facebook hiatus, I had not only mentioned but even shared some of our ‘Halos’; the sonic soundscape interludes that will join this record together. This have been a wonderful creative endeavor, that still continue to pour out … yet make the running order a bit more elusive, and to find just the right Halo between each song. Good problems to have I say!

Other bits of related news … the beautiful paintings that we have selected to use on our front and back covers are in route and awaiting custom-clearance in NYC. We should hopefully have our hands on them by week’s end.! We have been working on the vinyl sleeves and the CD booklet … as yes, the wonderful people at 33.3 Music Collective are again graciously going to press vinyl and CDs of this release. If you are so inclined, and do not own our previous endeavors in the physical form; please consider showing 33.3 that our BIC Family is not all streaming and downloads by grabbing yourself something at the BIC Store HERE. This 5-CD SET is certainly an affordable way to play catch-up and have everything we’ve released to date in one click! Now back to the news …. We also have dates booked for two video shoots and there is advanced discussion on several more! The possibility an advanced video/single release is also being floated about. As always, you can see all of our videos… newest to oldest, including the 2 behind-the-scenes documentaries, HERE!

Well that brings all the happenings in BIC World up to date. Absolutely zero laurel-resting here. In fact, after several more cups of black coffee, I will be off on this rare rainy Saturday to meet Mr. Rozon at the studio for a long day of editing, pre-mixing and some guitar overdubbing. I have a strong suspicion that there will also be wine involved :)

Before I press save and send on this, I would like to embarrass Tish and I’d two beautiful daughters, Nicole and Sophia, who are our March babies. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ladies … we are truly blessed to be your parents!

Til next time … Stay Strong and Kind in this world upside down…

MC X