Monokay deliver an electrifying power surge with their new single Rewired — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The first preview of the Austrian band’s upcoming EP, Rewired is a mighty stomper that speaks loudly and make a big boom. Vienna’s newest heavy hitters split the difference between punk, hardcore, grunge and noise-rock on their latest mosh-pit anthem, displaying the prowess and power of their musical predecessors while defiantly riding their own line through the skatepark.
That’s nothing new for these Austrians. When Monokay came out of the gates in early 2023, self-releasing their debut EP, it was obvious they were dedicated to doing things differently. Nu-Grunge-Gaze-Core is the nonsense term they use to describe their music, a tongue-in-cheek way to make it clear they’re not sticking to any particular genre. Few bands can navigate this tricky terrain and walk the sometimes hard-to-define tightrope that exists between hardcore, punk, alternative rock, shoegaze and even simple pop.
The upcoming self-titled EP promises to be their strongest display yet; straightforward, grungy hardcore sounds, paired with ringing guitar melodies, rhythmic yet catchy vocals and smashing drums — all combined into powerful and fun guitar music.
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