Punk band Monakis have released their debut EP Monakis Vol.1. The EP boasts four unique, quick, and raucous tracks- two of which “White Rabbit” and “Screw Loose” have been released as the band’s fifth and sixth singles ever.
The band posted the cover, as seen below, saying about the EP: “It’s finally here, our debut EP is out now. We’re extremely proud to put this out into the world,. It’s our best work to date, but this is just the start.”
The first single “Screw Loose” was announced on Instagram in January. The band’s frontman and bassist, James Porter, describes the song as the “anthem for the wasted, drug induced youth of my hometown.” He talks about the lyric: “And it feels good, and I don’t know why”, saying how it “is a small insight into the dysfunctionality and delusions within the culture of drug use.”
“Screw Loose” was pushed by BBC introducing, John Kennedy of Radio x, and Alex Baker from Kerrang Radio, as well as being played on radio 1 by Alyx Holcombe. This song, as well as the second single “White Rabbit”, show clear inspiration from energetic 70s English punk bands, whilst also harnessing heavy-hitting elements of 90s grunge bands such as Nirvana and Soundgarden. It can be listened to below:
The trio are a growing favourite in the ever growing, South-East England, Hastings-to-Brighton scene, performing alongside other bands such as Kid Kapichi and Hot Wax. SNAYX recently announced that Monakis would be supporting them on their debut headline tour around the UK, playing at all fourteen of the scheduled shows, as publicised here.
Illustrating the immense support that this group of up-and-coming artists all show each other, Kid Kapichi’s own Ben Beetham produced the debut record. This support can also be found as all of the band’s comment on, like, and share each others posts, showing a refreshing display of enthusiam for their fellow creators.
To celebrate the release of the EP, the band are playing a sold-out show at Brighton’s famous Green Door Store tomorrow night, on the 2nd of June. The bands supporting are Mind Frame and Jar of Blind Flies. They promoted the show on Instagram, as shown above. It is the second time that the band have sold out this venue.
Listen to the EP below:
All announced dates for Monakis can be viewed below:
02/06/2023 – The Green Door Store – Brighton
15/07 – Off The Cuff – London (supporting Deadair)
27/08 – What’s Happening Weekender at Deadwax – Birmingham
07/10– Clwb Ifor Bach – Cardiff (Supporting Snayx)
08/10 – The Jericho – Oxford (Supporting Snayx)
10/10 – Horn – St Albans (Supporting Snayx)
11/10 – The Old Blue Last – London (Supporting Snayx)
12/10 – Yes Basement – Manchester (Supporting Snayx)
13/10 – Sidney & Matilda – Sheffield (Supporting Snayx)
16/10 – Bobiks – Newcastle (Supporting Snayx)
17/10 – The Poetry Club, Swg3 – Glasgow (Supporting Snayx)
18/10 – Bodega Social – Nottingham (Supporting Snayx)
19/10 – Patterns – Brighton (Supporting Snayx)
21/10 – The Piper – St Leonards (Supporting Snayx)
23/10 – The Joiners – Southampton (Supporting Snayx)
24/10 – Exchange – Bristol (Supporting Snayx)
Tickets for the individual shows, and more information on the band can be found here.
