all that glitters is gold

A pretty damn good bartender at Public Assembly once told us about this band Monogold.  To be fair, he is in the band, so of course he had good things to say.  But what a nice little treat last night at the Hooray For Earth album release party at Piano’s, when Monogold opened.  One song in, we were digging it.  But when the band played second song “Dead Sea Minerals,” we were hooked.

Recently voted The Deli Magazine’s band of 2009 for the avant indie/shoegazer/noise rock category, three-man act Monogold is Keith Kelly (Vocals, Guitar), Mike Falotico (Bass) and Jared Apuzzo (Drums, Percussion).  Having self-recorded, produced and released two EPs since forming in 2006 – Waves (2007) and We Animals (2009), Monogold is well on its way.  As Untitled Records wrote: “Dear Monogold, if I were a record label I would sign you…”

First hearing a band live and falling in love, so much so that when you get their songs on your headphones it’s all you can play for days, is my favorite music experience.  We Animals is a dynamic seven song record, ranging from simple to complex compositions and catchy beats and baselines to ethereal, airy sounds.  Each song is a standout, and while Monogold offers a sense of familiarity, few other bands recently have captivated us so quickly.

Here’s our favorite track.  We’re sure you’ll be hooked as well…

Monogold – Dead Sea Minerals

p.s. KK, those drinks were vodka, cranberry, splash of pineapple.