Sep 12, 2017
Oaktoberfest September 15 & 16Headliners To WatchMonophonics California five-piece Monophonics have a sound described as psychedelic soul. The lush arrangements of songs bring to mind Marvin Gaye, but the effects-drenched guitar and sprawling compositions have a 60s psych touch. With a unique, bass-driven sound with plenty of energy, these guys are set to bring a good...
Sep 17, 2014
Intoxicating Music - An Interview With Monophonicsby Brian Brinkman - @sufferingjukeLast week San Franciscos Monophonics headlined a show at Martyrs. A band with ten-years of touring experience, and a workingmans funk approach, theyre an incredibly powerful and engaging live act. I sat down at spoke at length with guitarist Ian McDonald, organist/singer Kelly Finnigan,...
Sep 15, 2014
Apparently, Chicago Would In Fact Like Da Funk Bumpus & Monophonics At Martyrs'By: Brian R. Brinkman - @sufferingjukeOn the first chilly night of fall, Martyrs' hosted a four-hour funk/soul expose featuring Chicagos own Bumpus, and the San Francisco outfit, Monophonics. Proceeds from the event went to the tattered souls that packed venue, each clearly...
Sep 7, 2014
Monophonics: Funk Sure To Rock Your Soul & Your BrainBy: Brian R. Brinkman - @sufferingjukeBy its definition funk is emotive in nature. Emphasizing rhythm in place of melody and harmony, funk exists to make you move. Yet, paired with introspective lyrics, funk can also make you think.San Franciscos Monophonics understands that the key to...
Apr 23, 2013
This is the sixth edition of the The Barns These Are My Jams series. To see what this is all about, check out Volume One and for more jams, check out Volume Two, Volume Three,Volume Four, and Volume Five.1. I've parsed it every which way, and this song title, "Megachills" sounds alternately cool or...