Northern-based melodic noise trio MonMon perfectly balance intelligent and considered lyrics to powerful rhythms and intricate finger-picked guitar. After two years of intense gigging they have tightly knitted a sound which is derived from their ability to craft nasty riffs over bass heavy backbeats in a way which is overall subtle but thoroughly soaked in raw power. Their EP – Monkey Fist exemplifies this sound where we are taken by the hand to explore an observed world inhabited by dreamers, addicts, winners and losers.
MonMon will delight your ears and tickle the back of your neck.
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MonMon's two released EPs Repetition with Variation (featuring King of the Slums) and Monkey Fist are available to download from iTunes & Napster, or if you prefer, order on CD from our good friends at NormanRecords. Click the links below.
::GENTLEMEN OF THE CAST::
Mr Matthew Hayward DRUMS / VOCALS
Mr Andrew Mills BASS / VOCALS
Mr David Nolan GUITARS
Email: dave@monmon.co.uk
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TOM ROBINSON, BBC 6MUSIC:
"Such a killer track. There's something about that voice that is just on-the-money".
CLINT BOON, XFM RADIO:
"Total quality - check these out live"
JUMBO RECORDS EP REVIEW:
"Great mix of punkish indie that'll have you shaking. Coming out of nowhere these guys are well worth checking out live too."
MORE:
Chris Harrison EP Review:
"Repetition with variation is the work of a band who have got their sound very much together. Understated vocal anger mingles with glorious and melodic guitar riffs held together with tight, tight rhythm.. .. Strong, deliberate, beautiful at times and forceful at others, the whole recording demands attention."
SANDMAN LIVE REVIEW:
"...the baggy influence is still in evidence, but joining it is a rawer glory. Jack Dawkins (sic) has grown a growl worthy of Mark Manning, and songs like ‘Roofie’ and ‘Ligament’ really shine. Bass, drums and guitar remain precise, versatile and smart throughout a set that possesses beauty and power..."
Mr ROB WRIGHT:
Hi, just to let you know that your song is now on our player. Thanks again for letting us use it. If you want any gigs adding to the calendar of have any news for the blogs just let us know.
Without further a do we are pleased to announce the studio is open. The large live room has acoustically isolated zones, vocal booth, digital capabilities and extensive analogue mixing and mastering facilities. Contemporary interior design with furniture from bmw and deep shag pile carpets, provided together with excellent engineers, affordable rates, fresh coffee and a private terrace we have created one of the best studios in the north for you. Contact 01274 682125 for more details.
Inmiddels zijn 225 boeken verkocht en de pers is positief over Muziekreis door het Berlijn van toen en nu - van jazzhel tot technohemel.
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Het boek is t/m 31 juli met korting online te bestellen voor EUR 14,- op www.musikinberlin.com/boek.html. Daarna geldt de normale winkelprijs van EUR 15,95. En ook in de winkels gaat het hard. Velvet Music moest al bij bestellen, nadat ze uitverkocht waren. Bestel jouw exemplaar nu!
FREE FULL TRACK DOWNLOAD!!to say thanks for the freindship and support heres link to a full track download.remix of groove armadas super stylin from DJ GNOME AND SUB-VERSIVE be great to get your feedback on this one and your comments and as ever feel free to promo your thing one my page too!! http://www.sendspace.com/file/78hwju just copyand paste link or download from the left of my page
Thanks for being our friend!
Looking forward to some great gigs here in London.
Fabulous Thunderbirds on Friday June 5
Chas & Dave on Friday June 12
Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams in Fri 19 June
Jefferson Starship in August...
Details from: http://www.rhythmgigs.com
to say thanks for the support, new track VIVA LA PUNK,full dj myspace download on my page. be great to get your comments and feedback and if anyone wants full wav copy just get intouch and ill send link,as always feel free to use my page for your promo,cheers! LOOK TO THE LEFT OF MY PAGE PODMATIC AND DOWNLOAD FROM THERE!
brand new track just added to my page, don goliath DUBBING DOWN BABYLON,(SUB-VERSIVE&DJ GNOME REMIX) ,due for release shortly on DUBSTEP DIVISION RECORDINGS be great to get your comments on this one and as always feel free to promo your thing on my page,
Hello,
<br />We are playing the lovely Cardigan Arms on the 21st of March. Being foreigners from Sheffield, it would be grand if you could pop in and see us and bring a few other Leedsies with you if you are free.
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<br />Here are a few nice things people have said about us. Have a listen on our page and see if you like what we are up to
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<br />"AN AMAZING LIVE ACT, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM AGAIN" (Sandman Magazine)
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<br />"AN IMPRESSIVE SET FROM A BAND WITH A KNACK FOR WRITING CATCHY SONGS AND DELIVERING THEM LIVE AS WELL AS IN THE STUDIO" (Sandman Magazine)
<br />"PROMISING SONG WRITERS" (Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6)
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<br />"THESE DAYS I FIND THRASH AND POWER POP A BIT REPETITIVE, BUT THIS WAS REMINISCENT OF MORRISSEY WHILE STILL BEING PERSONAL, I HEAR THE POSSIBILITY OF A GOOD FUTURE. IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE YOU COULD SUPRISE US ALL ONE DAY". (Paul Gambaccini, BBC Radio 6)
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<br />Anyway, it would be nice to see you there.
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<br />All The Best
<br />The Unfortunate Incident
Hello,
<br />We are playing the lovely Cardigan Arms on the 21st of March, being foreigners from Sheffield it would be grand if you could pop in and see us and bring a few other Leedsies with you if you are free.
<br />Here are a few nice things people have said about us have a listen on our page and see if you like what we are up to:
<br />Reviews:
<br />
<br />"AN AMAZING LIVE ACT, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM AGAIN" (Sandman Magazine)
<br />
<br />"AN IMPRESSIVE SET FROM A BAND WITH A KNACK FOR WRITING CATCHY SONGS AND DELIVERING THEM LIVE AS WELL AS IN THE STUDIO" (Sandman Magazine)
<br />
<br />"PROMISING SONG WRITERS" (Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6)
<br />
<br />"THESE DAYS I FIND THRASH AND POWER POP A BIT REPETITIVE, BUT THIS WAS REMINISCENT OF MORRISSEY WHILE STILL BEING PERSONAL, I HEAR THE POSSIBILITY OF A GOOD FUTURE. IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE YOU COULD SUPRISE US ALL ONE DAY". (Paul Gambaccini, BBC Radio 6)
<br />
<br />Anyway it would be nice to see you there.
<br />Cheers
<br />Russ
<br />The Unfortunate Incident.
Hiya We are playing at the Junction in York next Sunday on March 8th and the Wardrobe in Leeds on the 19th March. These gigs will be the first outing for Katie and the Questions with our new Drummer, Guitarist and Bass Player so we hope you can come and check us out love K&Qs xxx
Currently looking for an office job to supplement the ol' student loan so soon I will be looking to push paper for a government I did not elect. I just wanted to drink and read my book (paraphrasing, I know) but it seems you can't get paid to do that that these days.
Anyway, gave the photos from t'other night to Matt-man - didn't turn out as well as I'd have liked but you can't win them all. Hope you guys are all well. A x
