Ghent. monogold.
monogold is a Belgian, four piece Ghent-based band, that has been around since 2003. Its members, Hein De Wolf, Boy, Tom Boute and Sven De Potter share the same passion for music and songwriting. The band has – ever since their first gig – been looking for a communal musical language and has – en parcours – stumbled upon a blend suiting all four very well. monogold’s first album – totally DIY, from recording to promo to graphic design – was released in May, 2008 and received very good reviews.
The genre? We insist on not comparing too much, but since people like references, we try to oblige: a blend of Serge Gainsbourg’s fonque with some The Rapture-dance topped of with David Sylvian-crooning. Fed by a Fender Rhodes, twirling guitars, driven by sound basslines and funky drums.
Facts
2006 – 7 to go – demo-ep.
2006 – Hell Yeah – single - high rotation op Urgent.fm, playlist Stu Bru
2008 – Nice Trip – single – playlist Stu Bru/Radio 1
2008 – monogold – full-cd - Self-assessement
monogold:
Hein De Wolf: Fender Rhodes/voice/guitar
Boy: voice/guitar
Tom Boute: bass
Sven De Potter: drums