"you're sick and tired of fucking lying..."
Stepping into the dynamic tough fray of "Usual Suspects" by Brighton (UK) new wave punk trio Monakis with the strident guitar stabs and bass / drum pummeling and it feels at once rough and tumble but sort of like bruised burlesque as well. With the gutteral spit vox and sheer brawling heaviness done up artfully I couldn't help but think of a mid century carnival provocateur and Alex and the droogs causing havoc (Clockwork Orange) at the same time. The sheer power and the politico punk nature of Monakis' sound makes me glad they are on our side, the good side of things. Of "Usual Suspects" the band shares:
[This song is supposed to show a juxtaposition of how those in power live by a different rule book to the people they have the power over. They will never hold themselves accountable for their mistakes, they will simply "Say it's not their fault".]
It is a bloody stain on the wall of history that most of the leaders of things, of companies, of countries are, more often than not, in collusion and supporting bad actors and bad policies. No wonder countries are at each other's throats. We never ever seem to foster the common good. Peace and love are a real thing, I swear but no one is fighting for it in a big way.
Monakis implant political and societal seeds of change within their music. Music has always been an integral part of societal change. Rock on, fight on.
-Robb Donker Curtius
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Monakis are a new wave punk trio from Brighton. Debuting in December 2019 the band is formed of members, James Porter (Bass/Vocals), Aaron Butler (Guitar/Vocals) and Joe Mctaggart (Drums). Monakis bring a heavy hitting, raw, fast paced sound to the underground scene. The band have already been turning heads with their huge amounts of energy and aggression that go into their live performances.
You can hear a wide range of influences within their music, Aaron provides unique and authentic guitar melodies, inspired by the likes of Andy Gill of Gang Of Four. This combined with the technical beats from Joe, as well as in your face classic punk spat vocals, Brings with it a nostalgia for the likes of Cockney Rejects and The Sex Pistols. The lyrics take a literal and direct approach to issues with modern society and politics, Monakis want to provide a voice for our generation, protest, and unite people through their music.
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