Folk Pop From Monogold

monogoldYou know those hooks that are present in some of the later Woods records, like that track “Cali in a Cup?” Imagine a band writing a whole album like that, using lush arrangements, careful manipulation of vocals and instrumentation and filling all that space with great pop sensibility. That’s precisely what you’ll get when you listen to this new Monogold single, and presumably their forthcoming LP, Good Heavens. Some of the harmonies on this track even border the landscape where we find Grizzly Bear traversing, musically speaking, so that’s an added bonus for listeners. You’ll be able to grab your own copy of this delightful LP when the group release it on September 25th.

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Hushed Beauty From Monogold

monogoldBrooklyn based group Monogold has been know for quite some time as a synth heavy, sort of electronic group full of hooks and dance inducing beats.  As one can immediately hear after pressing play on this new track “Orchard Beach”, the band has clearly taken a fairly drastic left turn with its sonic qualities.  Personally, I’m loving the new subtle, less is more approach to their songwriting.  This single is a much more grown up, mesmerizing, and enchanting approach to things.  Carry on.

Monogold will release Good Heavens on August 21st.

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