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....Monitor seem to be able to bridge the chasm between bands like Muse and the more commercial end of the spectrum” suggests Jackie Hayden of Hotpress. Their debut E.P. also recieved this response from Keith Cullen of Setanta Records “…Its one of the best demos I’ve heard in a long time…” ______________________________________________________Monito rs second EP was chosen as pick of the fortnight by Hotpress Magazine while their current release “Reasons to Leave” was given the following review; ”National Student Music Competition finalist's Monitor's follow-up to the 'Higher Than The Sky E.P.' (a former HOTPRESS Single of the Fortnight) is full of promise. It conjures up the same dark spaces as Editors, but fills it with the clang and chime of 'Boy'-era U2. Indeed, the sound, songs and skills here reflect a band who are eager to get out of here and fill some stadiums. With songs as compelling as 'On The Verge', they could yet make good on that ambition." ______________________________________________________Monito r started in Cork, Ireland where they quickly gained a reputation as one of the most promising acts to emerge on the city's already thriving music scene. The four- piece recently shot to the attention of national press when they were chosen as finalists in the National Student Music Awards. Encouraged by the support they were receiving at home, Monitor relocated to Manchester, England where they are now in a position to concentrate on their music on a full time basis.

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Member Since: 28/07/2005
Band Website: http://monitormusic.bebo.com
Band Members: Jason Condon (vocals,guitar), Mark Murphy (drums), Fergal Condon (bass), Brian Healy (guitar)
Influences: Ryan Adams, Jeff Buckley, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Weezer, Coldplay, Starsailor, John Butler Trio, Metallica, sigur ros, mogwai, Snow Patrol, The Frames, Bell x1, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Muse, Doves, elbow, interpol, nick cave&the bad seeds, Kerbdog, Neil young, Pink Floyd, Alice in Chains, RATM, The Hives, Creedence, Queens of the stone age, U2, BRMC, The Strokes, feeder, Remma, The Franks, Dr Fiji, Oasis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones , Calexico, Unbelievable Truth, Whipping boy, The Rapture, Artic Monkeys, Hard Fi, Hope of the States..........
Record Label: OUTRUN MUSIC
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Pipped at the post!!!

So anywho, just to let ya'll know we didn't get picked for the VersusCancer benifit on the 22nd. Obviously that was the weekend past, but we were to distraught to talk about it!! haha Some crowd calle...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:20:00 GMT

Inspiral Carpets Aftershow Party tickets available here!!!

Hi We have recently confirmed a support slot with the Inspiral Carpets at their aftershow party at The Jamm in Brixton, London. If anyone is interested in buying tickets for this from us please send u...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:55:00 GMT

Into last 4 of competition to play at Versus Cancer...

Hi, We just want to say a big thank you to all of you who voted for us. All your voting paid off and we are in the last four. Now a panel of judges (including Hacienda DJ and now Director Of A&am...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:28:00 GMT

PLEASE READ..........................!

Hi everyone,How's it goin?? Just wondering if we could ask a quick favour. We're in the running to play at a huge cancer benefit concert (www.versuscancer.org) next month here, which is being pro...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:58:00 GMT

MONITOR to feature on Matchbox Recordings "Stay in the Box" volume 3 compilation

Hey everyone, we're delighted to say that our track "Break the Seal" will feature on Oxford based label Matchbox Recordings next "Stay in the Box" compilation which is due for release in late Feburary...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:42:00 GMT

Jason chats to UK Events Andrea about the bands move to Manchester....

..>..> ..> Andrea interviews Monitor - 8 November 2007 Once upon a time in a land far away, a band was born.  This band did very well for themselves in their small isle of long afar. Comfortabl...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:01:00 GMT

MOVING TO MANCHESTER!!!!!!!!!

Well, as the title suggests we are indeed moving to Manchester (permanently) in two weeks time. We have been thinking about moving away somewhere for a while now and have settled on Manchester.There a...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:39:00 GMT

Hotpress E.P. Review

Hotpress E.P. Review Hello, Hotpress have reviewed our new E.P. in the current issue (below) Sound, Monitor ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- MONITOR R...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:20:00 GMT

Radio Stuff

Hello, We're on 96Fm this Saturday evening (28th) about 6:45pm, we will be playing a song live and doing an interview. We're on Colm O'Sullivans Green on Red show  on Red FM at 8:30pm on Sun...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:13:00 GMT

NEW SONGS FINALLY UP !!

The songs are taken fron our new E.P. 'Reasons to Leave', which we are launching in The Quad, Tuckey Street on the Friday 3rd of August (Bank holiday weekend) Enjoy! Monitor 
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:41:00 GMT