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MONOWHALES – “Hear Me Out”

August 20, 2023

Toronto band MONOWHALES‘ latest single “Hear Me Out” dropped just a few days ago but has already wracked up a decent play count – and we can see why. Having won a JUNO (Canadian Music association award) for Breakthrough Group of the Year in 2022, previously been featured on the blog, and supporting fellow Canadian group Mother Mother on their tour. “Hear Me Out” is a bit of a change-up for the group as this track is less synth focused and leans into good ole fashioned alt-rock guitar sensibilities. Speaking to the song singer Sally Shaar had this to say: “When I’m on tour, I get to surround myself with the most accepting and welcoming people on earth… I feel so heard, so supported. ‘Hear Me Out’ explores how difficult it is for me to live without that outlet.” Fans of the aforementioned Mother Mother (a personal favorite of mine)[...]

MONOWHALES – “New Threads”

April 16, 2022

The bassline alone on MONOWHALES‘ most recent drop, “New Threads,” is a valid enough reason to throw it on right now. Still not convinced? How about shimmering synths that make you feel like you’re being catapulted to a better place. Or, perhaps you’re more into the bass drops that possess the same anticipation of sitting at the climax of a rollercoaster… Well I have great news, “New Threads” by MONOWHALES has all of that AND a music video consisting of a compilation of some of the coolest scenery you could imagine. From nature clips that look like they were shot by Animal Planet, to vintage skateboarding clips that could be used for lofi loops, and just about everything in between… Get yourself some “New Threads” Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music Watch it on YouTube MONOWHALES · New Threads