Electric Monk consists of four scoundrels from Helsinki, Finland. Aged between 24 and 27, they've spent their lives so far hanging around in cheap bars and shady apartments. With nothing to lose and nothing else to look for in the future, they started creating music that combines melodies from the past with the raw energy of the present.
The music they play is raw & twisted rock'n'roll that takes influences everywhere from 50s jazz to late 80s computer game soundtracks. However, the main influence of the band is still the classic rock music released during the 60s and 70s.
Their message is simple: The world is a cruel place and life can be really bitchin' sometimes, but with the help of wine, women and good music it usually becomes bearable.
History: Electric Monk was formed in early summer 2004 on the smoking ruins of recently disbanded garage rock band Needles Hate People. The band got their act together in just two months' time before their first gig in August '04. Willing & able to play any gig offered, the group soon achieved local fame as a wild live act. The band released three self-financed EP's before the official debut album "Hair Of The Dog", which hit the stores in October 2007 and received excited reviews from the Finnish music press.
Right now Electric Monk is finishing up writing new material for their second album. In March 2009 Electric Monk signed a management deal with Steady Rollin' Mgmt & Promotion.
Discography
"Hair Of The Dog" released in October 2007.
1. Fuel For My Soul
2. Rum On Rocks
3. Pain
4. Summer Cat
5. 52 Cards
6. Knock Knock
7. Beautiful Illusion
8. Time
9. 21st Century Roulette Ring
10. Rainy Days
11. Shades Of Blue
12. Lament
13. Guilty
Recorded @ LiveStudios, Porvoo, by Tero Rikkonen. Mixed by Rikkonen & I. Elo.
[live at Semifinal, Helsinki 10.10.2007]
Self-Published EP's
Download the MP3's from Mikseri.Net
Dear friends! We are happy to see a good year go towards a good end. Again we will be playing our Christmas Show in the Moscow Megasphere - and that really makes us happy. The Moscow crowd is one of the best in the world and we would love to have you all with is. It's gonna be one hell of a rock party! Our website has undergone major updates at the moment, but it's back and we highly recomment that you pick up your free Single and DVD "Chase the Dragon" and tell us what you think. In the meantime Rozencrantz is back in the studio, working on brand new material. As always, we will keep you updated. Best regards, Horatio
Seuraava Psychotropic Zone -klubi 31.10.2009 @ Lepakkomies, Helsinki 21:00–02:00 Live: Øresund Space Collective (Tanska/Ruotsi) & Taipuva Luotisuora DJ:t Astro ja Humanoid Liput 6 €
Uusi albumi Death Pop kaupoissa, 6 biisiä kuultavissa Myspacessa.
"Death Pop on nautittavan hallittu rikos listapoppia kohtaan." Mesta.net / J.A. Kaunisto
"Bändi on erittäin underground ja indie, mutta myös häpeilemättömän pop. Kun tähän lisätään hieman tummia vivahteita, saadaan yksi Suomen sympaattisimmista yhtyeistä." Oulun Ylioppilaslehti / Eero Kettunen
"Kauniita melodioita, tummia sävyjä, kimallusta ja hypnoottinen naislaulu – mainiot ainekset oivalliseen kuuntelunautintoon." Noise.fi / Ville Kuitunen
”A work of art that stands out from the glut of current Finn-exports of all music genres.” Nonpop.de / Michael We
”Viikon levy” Salon Seudun Sanomat / Veli-Matti Henttonen
~ TIMECODE ALPHA ~ DIGETAL DISTRUBUSION ~ the cd is now available at bandcamp in flack,10 dollar,with lyrics and convolut just klick on the link http://timecodealhpa.bandcamp.com and get your ex right now
MissGyverFest 4.-5. 9. Ravintolalaiva Wäiskissä (Hakaniemenranta 11, Helsinki)
Kahden päivän ennakkoliput 20€ saatavissa Pub Heinähatusta (Vaasankatu 23, Helsinki) TORSTAIHIN 3.9. ASTI tai osoitteesta missgyverclub@gmail.com. Liput ovelta perjantaina 12€ ja lauantaina 15€.
Esiintymässä perjantaina:
TERVEET KÄDET - WIDOWS - GOD GIVEN ASS - FLESHDANCE - DRUNKEN TROOPERS
29.7.09 @ LEPAKKOMIES (Helsinginkatu 1, 00530 Helsinki) KLO 21:00 K-18
Nyt on loisto mahdollisuus tukea pieniä bändejä, koska kaikissa !Rock night with a Blast! -tapahtumissa lipputulot jaetaan bändeille itselleen, joka mahdollistaa heidän toimintansa jatkossakin. Tue siis hyvää tarkoitusta tulemalla paikalle ja saat räjähtävän rockshown kaupanpäälle! Rock on!
MYÖS CA RAGEN UUSI EP "CALM AFTER RAGE" PAIKAN PÄÄLLÄ MYYNNISSÄ
Hi Electric Monk Don't miss the opportunity to play at the world's biggest festival for upcoming bands! Play at the best and biggest venues in your country. Sign up your band today at www.emergenzanordic.com Hope to see your band ON stage! All the best Emergenza Festival
Pyhät tepot on megalomaanisessa vireessä ja luvassa on uusia biisejä, sekä entisestä poiketen superhyvää soittoakin , teppojen annettua fudut Paska-Benille , sekä Kokkeli-Akille. Uusi kitaristi on Niisku Makke , joka on tuttu mm. Nasty pez -yhtyeestä!
Tsekkaa aikasi kuluksi teppojen video ja muista tulla kannustamaan Jari Litma, eiku siis Pyhät tepot ja Suicide Hotline elämänsä fiilikseen???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkm0ucBVL9s
Pyhät tepot by the way kuvaa tapahtumassa ainutlaatuisen live-DVD:n , joka pistetään sitten myöhemmin kesällä myyntiin ja levitykseen !!
