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Monogold's track "Feel Animal" is featured in SPIN Magazine's newest project SPINearth.

The article 12 Tracks From Rising Bands includes this track review and exclusive video interview.

"“Feel Animal” is a warm hybrid of echoing vocals and stripped down guitar, perfect for a fall season full moon. Somewhere in between genre-crossing favorites Girls and Animal Collective, the Brooklyn-based boys of Monogold just love to go for it…whatever “it” is (watch video). The initial vocal mash carries to the joyously repetitive drum, bass and guitar accompaniment. Free from buzzes, clicks and whistles of heavy post-production, “Feel Animal” crisply commemorates those who follow their impulses and encourages those who don’t to drop it and go wild. Catch one of Monogold’s North East shows this winter and watch out for a full-length album coming soon." (ikessler)

// Recent "We Animals" REVIEWS //

“There's no telling what's in the water of the famed New York borough creating so many worthwhile, emerging artists but Monogold have clearly been paying their bills. I've been spinning their EP all week and like it more and more after each listen; every track on the seven song EP has something different to offer. With fluttering instrumentation and high octave vocals, Monogold have crafted a sound strong enough to make heads nod and ears contentedly sigh” – I Guess I’m Floating

"Monogold played the hits from “We Animals”, as well as new songs that had the whole sweaty, screaming crowd jumping up and down. Congas, chants, guitar solos, ripping baselines, whispers turned screams, and all smiles — yes! yes! yes!" -IRatherWalk

“Brooklyn based indie-rock three-piece band Monogold embraces the DIY philosophy self-recording, producing and releasing the curious and compelling We Animals EP. The EP is orchestral, building upon multiple layers of instruments and sounds meticulously arranged to create a stunning, dynamic record. Monogold is a excellent up-and-coming band with a distinctive sound, pervasive guitars, soaring vocals and subtle harmonies” – Record Dept.

"They cover quite a bit of territory on "We Animals", from upbeat rockers "Dead Sea Minerals" and "Foxglove" to the eerie, disconnected moments like "Pines" and closer "Yellow Blue June," making the most of their simple sonic palette and making me interested to see what the band accomplishes in the future. Definitely an 'under the radar' sort of band you would do well to get to know soon." -Chewing Gum For The Ears

“…the folks in this band have soaked up the rich environment around them and processed it into something new and fantastic. This seven-track EP is filled with seven diggable tunes, particularly album-opener “Traps/Offerings” and “Dead Sea Minerals.” We Animals never seems like there is something hiding under extra tracks, but instead like each new sound or level of distortion was an inspired new puzzle piece cleverly and astutely added in to the mix.” – Citizen Dick

“We Animals, is one of the more pleasant surprises I’ve received in my inbox from any band for quite some time.” – The Poor Ditching Boy

“We Animals plays like an homage to those groundbreaking acts of the past, cherry-picking their best elements and synthesizing them into something new. This effectively gives Monogold both the feeling of being fresh as well as the comfort of sounding like your favorite bands” – Snobs Music

“MONOGOLD’s music is very dreamlike…it’s ethereal. Each layer of instrumentation seems meticulously placed to create a gorgeous, harmonious sound with soft vocals and subtle harmonies” – pH balanced

“The harmonous singing and catchy guitar playing is perfect for a soundtrack to a warm summer evening drive. Trust me, I speak from personal experience. The fact that this band is only a three piece amazes me. Honestly when you hear their sound in the rest of the EP you would like it would take more than a trio to perform such tunes.” –Broken Headphones

Monogold was named Deli Magazine’s “Band of the Month” in 2009 along with a band interview in October 2008      )