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Read Soorya Arsala's review of the album on metromix.com
"Monochromatic offers a glimpse of their true colors on their self-titled debut, whose 11 songs fluctuate from dark and gloomy to bright and exuberant." click here for the rest of the review
Monochromatic began as a group of friends who have written and played together for several years. We wanted to take time to write quality songs that we felt good releasing on a large scale, says Cole NeSmith, frontman for the band.
During the last year, we've invested a ton of time, money and energy into writing for an album that has both artistic integrity and mass appeal. One of the things we hope for is not just success in music, but longevity as well.
Greg Perkins (guitar) and Cole NeSmith (vocals, guitar) have been friends for about eight years, and have spent most of that time playing music together. Dustin Tate (drums) joined the band about a year and a half ago, and has been instrumental in the formation of the new songs. Dustin is a big fan of music that has been influenced by technology (Imogen Heap, Postal Service), and those elements will definitely come through on our new record, says NeSmith.
One thing that might play a role in defining us is the variety in our influences. My two favorite artists are Miles Davis and Rufus Wainwright. There aren't any horns in our music, but the way Davis creates moods through his instrument has definitely been influential to me. Wainwright does some amazing things with melody and harmony... some of the best vocal arrangements I've ever heard, and I can only hope to reflect a portion of his ability.
Greg is a big fan of Sigur Ros and Radiohead... again, two bands whose biggest talent is using music to create moods. Greg likes things to be organic and is great at steering the band towards better artistry.
Overall, it's our desire to not just play music, but to go into any venue and create an environment using music. We want listeners to do more than listen. We want them to journey with us from one place to the next.
Man You guys bring back some memories for sure. Hope your all doing well bought a friend your album for a present and she freaked. Was like why I have never heard them on the radio. I say someday. So here a hello for NC hope your all stayin cool down in Orlando.
Glad we are friends. Now we can feel a little less lonely. Please stop by and give some of our tracks a spin. Tell us what you think.
Our hope is that they will make you dance LIKE A ROBOT and smile :)
we have a show this Friday at Austin's coffee. Starts at 9pm. We really want to see you there. Really. For serious. Like we are not kidding. -LONELY HEROES
florida, let's do this...
Apr 6 2008 7:00P
The Social W/NIGHTMARE OF YOU and JUKEBOX THE GHOST Orlando, Florida
Apr 7 2008 9:00P
The 1982 Bar W/NIGHTMARE OF YOU and JUKEBOX THE GHOST Gainesville, Florida
Apr 8 2008 7:30P
The Orpheum W/NIGHTMARE OF YOU and JUKEBOX THE GHOST
I thought I was just supporting another unsigned band when I bought your album. BOY WAS I WRONG! No lie guys, your music, is beautiful, addictive, and something that will probably be around for awhile if you continue to pursue it. Thank you for your music, hope to see you live soon.
Hey Cole, it's Matt... just re-surfacing from the murky depths of the studio to say hello, and to let you know that the new album is coming along great, and we are really looking forward to finally playing a show with you...(gasps for air...OK) when we're done with all this recording bidness. matt
