MONAKIS

Punk Press - "Monakis are a new wave punk trio from Brighton. Debuting in December 2019 the band is formed of members, James Porter (Bass/Vocals), Aaron Butler (Guitar/Vocals) and Joe Mctaggart (Drums). Monakis bring a heavy hitting, raw, fast paced sound to the underground scene. The band have already been turning heads with their huge amounts of energy and aggression that go into their live performances. You can hear a wide range of influences within their music, Aaron provides unique and authentic guitar melodies, inspired by the likes of Andy Gill of Gang Of Four. This combined with the technical beats from Joe, as well as in your face classic punk spat vocals, Brings with it a nostalgia for the likes of Cockney Rejects and The Sex Pistols. The lyrics take a literal and direct approach to issues with modern society and politics, Monakis want to provide a voice for our generation, protest, and unite people through their music."