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The Loneliest Monk
Experimental / Ambient / Indie

Pickin chicken off the bone..



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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   The Loneliest Monk: General Info
Member Since3/30/2006
Band Websitewearetheloneliestmonk.com
Band MembersMichelle Morales & Miles Benjamin
InfluencesNeutral Milk Hotel, Pedro the Lion, Animal Collective, Morrissey, The Microphones, Erik Satie, Bjork, George Crumb, Ice Cream Trucks, cookies and candy
Sounds LikeBlending drums, 40oz bottles, cello, electronics, rhodes, mindful theory, voice, and love.

CONTACT:
theloneliestmonk@kilorecords.net

BOOKING:
booking@kilorecords.net

Record LabelKilo Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About The Loneliest Monk
Chicago’s latest indie duo is bringing a little art and sex to the music scene. The Loneliest Monk is the musical marriage of two artist with two different backgrounds. Front lady and master cellist, Michelle Morales, has performed with Phillip Glass, Kanye West, and even traveled to the 2008 Grammy Awards to play with The Foo Fighters. Miles Benjamin has been saturated in the Chicago scene for over six years and runs Kilo Inc: a creative recording studio, production company, and record label.

Their newest project has quickly captured the hearts and ears of the Chicago area. The Loneliest Monk is a performance, not just a rock show. Elaborate costumes, masks, and stages are supported by an avant-garde sound that combines cellos, pianos, organs, drums, samples, and voices. They bring to the stage a sort of cool, haunting, and sexual air that is a welcoming detraction from the indie trend.

The duo performed their debut show in August of 2008 at the Hideout in Chicago, and since has gone on to play nearly every respectable venue in the city. The two make handmade posters, shirts and trinkets that add to the attraction. The Loneliest Monk has just finished their much anticipated debut LP; A vinyl/CD release coming out this Fall on Kilo Records.


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The Metromix/Red Eye says:
“A cello and a drumset usually isn’t enough for a band to get started. But singer/cellist/keyboardist Michelle Morales and drummer/vocalist Miles Benjamin create plenty of artful drama out of their unusual composition, adding extra theatrical layers with onstage costumes that Morales calls 'Victorian meets Goth meets vintage.' 'Since people are paying money,' she says, 'We may as well give ‘em something to look at that’s interesting.' Good policy." [ full post ]
The Chicago Tribune says:
“The Loneliest Monk: Despite its name, this is actually a two-person venture. Michelle Morales (cello/vocals) and Miles Benjamin (drums/vocals), who dress for performances as though they’re en route to a masquerade ball, made their debut in August at the Hideout and have since gone on to write an album’s worth of material with an eye on a spring release. Morales, an accomplished cellist, has performed with everyone from Kanye West to Phillip Glass, and the band has a flair for the dramatic. Songs often sound as though they’re cobbled together from old ghosts and memories.” - Andy Downing
Gapersblock.com says:
"An indie-rocker and a master cellist have teamed up into a guy-girl duo that present something a little different than your typical rock show. A little avant-garde, a little classical and a little rock make for a pleasing, ambient and somewhat haunting listening experience... He is a member of local indie rock band All Things Lucid and runs Kilo Records. She is a master cellist who has played with Phillip Glass, Kanye West, and even the Foo Fighters in their 2008 Grammy Awards performance. Together, Miles Benjamin and Michelle Morales form the experimental duo The Loneliest Monk. Their cool, ambient music is a nice departure from the standard 4-piece rock or jazz group. It's little bit rock, a little bit classical, a little jazz infused, and all intriguing." - Michelle Meywes [ full post ]
The Empty Bottle says:
"We pay homage to the closest sounding instrument to the human voice as we present a night of cellos. Combining the classical training of master cellist Michelle Morales and local indie poster Miles Benjamin the Chicago duo THE LONELIEST MONK play twinkling pop that creates a “sort of cool, haunting, and sexual air” and their live show is spiced up by the addition of clever costumes and masks. They are currently in cahoots with local imprint Kilo to record their debut full length."
In the Blogs:
"...the second band in the lineup, The Loneliest Monk—-whatchout, kids, these guys were great. The girl in the band plays an electric cello with impeccable skill, and it is simply stunning to listen to... They played their first show (!), and they were already very good. Strongly recommend checking them out." - Olivia is Ferosch [ full post ]



"bears" live at the hideout on 8.14.08.


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Dead Aesthetic

Dead Aesthetic



Nov 19 2009 6:05 PM

Hey just wanted to stop by and thank you for your friendship and let you know that you can now download the entire "American Nightmare" album for ONE DOLLAR for a limited time!

Go to the Dead Aesthetic profile and click on the album cover art in the right hand column to get it now!

Thanks again for the support and I hope you enjoy the album!

-Mondo5000(DA)
Eliza Rickman

Eliza Rickman



Nov 9 2009 11:51 PM

I meeeze you guys
Scattergun

Scattergun



Oct 29 2009 2:42 AM

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thanks for the add!
debut album out dec 09.
find us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scattergun/55305242878
Eternal Sunday Records

Eternal Sunday Records



Oct 26 2009 8:13 PM

New Release:

The Kavanaghs - The Kavanaghs

Powerpop at its finest.
Click to get it at iTunes




Emily Poole

Emily Poole



Oct 26 2009 5:24 PM

Greetings to you as well. :)
DJ Justin Nolan

DJ Justin Nolan
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Oct 26 2009 5:10 PM

Greetings to both of you in the Loneliest Monk as well, I hope you guys are having a great day!
PET PEEVE

PET PEEVE



Oct 10 2009 5:49 PM

You guys sounded great last night ! Thank you for being so charming.
Algren (Farewell Show on Fri, Nov 20 at Elbo Room)

Algren (Farewell Show on Fri, Nov 20 at Elbo Room)



Oct 5 2009 4:16 AM





New album and graphic novel available now!


Asa Ransom

Asa Ransom



Sep 12 2009 6:35 PM

miles and michello! 
SO excited to hear the new music! 
i've been in an insatiable sway to you don't have to try!

thank you for writing that song!
- jacob
Deanna Devore

Deanna Devore



Aug 11 2009 8:36 PM

totally dig "easy breathing", guys! well done :)
UNICYCLE LOVES YOU

UNICYCLE LOVES YOU



Aug 4 2009 11:19 PM

HEY FRIENDS!!!
We finally did it!
Please do enjoy . . .



Moses Valdez

Moses Valdez



Jul 29 2009 3:38 PM

OH MY! I love your music, definitely have to see you live. Love & Peace, Mo
Golden Lounge

Golden Lounge



Jul 26 2009 2:21 PM

Thanx alot for your friendship and welcome to myspace of "GOLDEN LOUNGE"!!

Love&Peace!!!

All Albums are available at iTUNES

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Mucca Pazza

Mucca Pazza



Jul 25 2009 3:31 PM

sounds lovely!
Asa Ransom

Asa Ransom



Jul 23 2009 5:55 PM

we're so thrilled to have shared this weekend with you guys! we miss you and the pilsen fam...now we're left to repeating your myspace player and diggin' youtube for the too few videos:) can't wait for your new record and can't wait till we meet again! you guys are amazing! "never the soft adventure of undoom."

j- asa ransom.
ReDeMeR

ReDeMeR



Jul 21 2009 12:54 AM

♥Jenny Jacknife♥

♥Jenny Jacknife♥



Jul 20 2009 7:01 PM

Absolutely amazing, beautiful show this weekend...! I am very glad I got to be there.  The music that comes out of you two blows my mind!  I look forward to seeing you again    

xx Jenny xx
miss M∆RS-ipan

Catiah Mars Li



Jul 18 2009 6:21 PM

hey! i'm putting together a show for august 18th at the Myour House. (do u guys have facebook?) Do u guys wanna play?

I lost ur number cuz i got a new phone, please text it to me again, 773 225 4970 ! -Cat
♥Jenny Jacknife♥

♥Jenny Jacknife♥



Jul 16 2009 6:18 PM

Hello, thanks for the video post! I will be there as part of the set.  Look forward to meeting you and to a spectacular show! :)

xxx

Jenny
bully in the hallway

bully in the hallway



Jul 13 2009 8:53 PM

This Saturday is Our Debut Album "Apples and Sunshine" Release Show @ Double Door!!!
UNICYCLE LOVES YOU

UNICYCLE LOVES YOU



Jul 12 2009 6:04 PM

Te amo!
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pool of frogs

pool of frogs



Jul 6 2009 7:45 PM

Hey Dudes!


Te Rag Ram

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Jun 23 2009 4:58 PM

hello there! i enjoy your music
ARABROT

ARABROT



Jun 19 2009 10:19 AM

Thanks for the add.
F.O.A.D.
-v
Shawn Rios

Shawn Rios



Jun 17 2009 10:27 PM

makin' it happen.
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