(Out Now!) Monk (LA) share their third single & video for "Only Way Out" (Dine Alone Records)
Watch the Video "Only Way Out"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6cq2lWoyac
Debut EP "Rock" Releases August 4th, 2023, on Dine Alone Records.
Stream Monk's New Single "Only Way Out"
https://open.spotify.com/album/20lwxiFF9W5zXash9nJWEb
Monk is an LA-based hardcore band incorporating moments of mindfulness into their pummelling blitz. Their first release consists of Frank Bach (Vicious Cycle, Designer at Headspace) on vocals, Daniel Romano (The Outfit, Ancient Shapes, Attack In Black etc.), Ian Romano (The Outfit, Career Suicide, Attack In Black, etc.) on guitar and drums respectively, and Scott Sorenson on synthesizers.
Inspired by the aggressive sounds of classics like 86 Mentality and Knife Fight and contemporaries like Gel and Bib, Monk sprinkles in wisdom, exploring themes such as impermanence and existentialism while encouraging the importance of being present and acknowledging both positive and negative emotions.
Drawing from the tenets of Buddhism, "Only Way Out" explores the belief that life and death are intertwined, with consciousness extending beyond the physical realm. The song celebrates the preciousness and fragility of life, urging listeners to fully embrace it with others and find joy in the journey rather than merely enduring it. It highlights the paradox of life, where we often rush through our days despite our mortality. The recurring phrase "The only way out" alludes to the inevitability of death but also speaks to the idea that true living requires a willingness to confront life's challenges head-on.
Monk's "Rock" EP will see a digital/vinyl release via Dine Alone Records on August 4th, 2023. The forthcoming EP was recorded at Camera Varda & Headspace Studios. It was entirely produced by Monk and engineered by Ian Romano. Mixing & vocal production by Scott Sorenson and mastering by Monogram Sound.
The lyric video for "Only Way Out" was made by Dylan Gould and features artwork by Jack Rogers.
Pre-order Monk's EP, "Rock"
https://www.dinealonestore.com/collections/monk
Pressing Information:
•12" 180g Partly Cloudy Vinyl. Dine Alone Store Exclusive, Limited to 100
• 12" Half White / Half Black Vinyl, Limited to 200
• 12" Gold Nugget Vinyl, Limited to 200
Tracklisting:
1. Nothing Matters
2. Cool and Collected
3. Only Way Out
4. Monk Stomp
5. Brutal
6. Everything Within You
LINKS
https://www.instagram.com/monk.losangeles
https://www.facebook.com/monk.band.la
https://www.twitter.com/monk_losangeles
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UGt47cDaPzfCKYysdXtKA
https://monkla.bandcamp.com
