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All Songs Written by The Loneliest Monk
Recorded & Mixed by Mitchell Cepaitis at Kilo Studios Chicago, IL
Produced by Miles Benjamin, Mitchell Cepaitis, & Michelle Morales
Mastered by Gary Tanin at GTLabs Milwaukee, WI
Catalog Number KR-007
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Press
“A cello and a drumset usually isn’t enough for a band to get started. But singer/cellist/keyboardist Michelle Morales and drummer/vocalist Miles Benjamin create plenty of artful drama out of their unusual composition” - The Metromix/Red Eye
“a masquerade ball... Songs often sound as though they’re cobbled together from old ghosts and memories.” - Chicago Tribune
“different than your typical rock show. A little avant-garde, a little classical and a little rock make for a pleasing, ambient and somewhat haunting listening experience” - Gapersblock
“the Loneliest Monk is comprised of two real musicians, whose intellect, poise, and tonal restraint give their songs an ethereal quality, and make their performances truly memorable... their protracted notes, wistful harmonies, and masquerade-ball garb blend with the rain like an old-fashioned haunting.” - Buy A Record, Kill A Yuppie Blog.
Biography
Chicagoʼs art rock duo, The Loneliest Monk, is the
musical marriage of two artist with two different
backgrounds. Front lady, Michelle Morales (master-
of-cellos, keyboards, vocals), has performed live
with talented acts such as Phillip Glass, Kanye
West, and The Foo Fighters. With a lovely, fragile
voice, she sings of all things cute, fun, and innocent
while Miles Benjamin (percussion, vocals, tiny
pianos) lets his untamed passions pour over in a
darker, more mysterious tone.
The Loneliest Monk is a performance, not just a
rock show. Elaborate costumes, masks, and sets
are supported by an avant-garde sound that
combines cellos, pianos, organs, drums, samples,
and voices. Michelle and Miles bring to the stage a
sort of cool, haunting, and sexual air that is a
welcoming detraction from the current indie trend.
