Monody – Abandoned Wisdom (Digital EP – Distortion Productions)
Monody is an American trio from Portland. After releasing two albums, they joined the ranks of Distortion Productions and have now unveiled their third consecutive EP. The release features four new tracks along with three remixes.
The group’s influences clearly lie within the Electro-Pop sphere, which they skillfully enhance with more aggressive elements—primarily through the bass lines—resulting in a sound that leans toward Power-Pop or Body-Pop. One particularly striking feature is the charismatic voice of the lead singer.
Geoff Pinckney (Tenek, The Nine) was brought in to co-produce and mix the EP, while none other than Krischan Jan-Eric Wesenberg (Rotersand) handled the mastering. The remixes were completed by Geoff Pinckney, Red Lokust, and Crane11.
This is an EP that’s easy to listen to and, in my opinion, features one track that stands out as an absolute highlight. (Rating:7).
Listen to “Stand”:
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About Monody
Monody, an American synthpop and EBM band, emerged from Portland, Oregon, in 2006. The project formed after the dissolution of three other groups. They released the debut singles “Bound”, “Absent”, “Ceti Lullaby” and “In Between” in 2008. Current members are Daniel Edgar, David Battrick, and Geoff Tripoli.
In July 2009, Monody joined the German electronic music label Remote Music. Later, in October 2022, they signed with Distortion Productions, a Pittsburgh-based label. This partnership led to the release of new material, including the “Subtle Dissent” EP and the “A Safe Place” EP in December 2023, which included a remix by Krischan Wesenberg of Rotersand. Monody now follows up with the “Abandoned Wisdom” EP, its third release on Distortion Productions.
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