Even voorstellen – Monrad, new single ‘caught up’ + EP release

MONRAD RELEASES NEW SINGLE "CAUGHT UP" AND ANNOUNCES EP RELEASE, SET TO BE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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Monrad - Caught Up (official video)
Caught up (youtube.com)

Monrad is the solo project of Matthew Ramon from Kortrijk. In his twenties, he was part of Rencontrez l’amour, a surf-punk band soaked in reverb. It wasn't until he settled in a small village in Italy that he returned to making music. Staying true to his reverb-drenched guitar sound, Matthew began to experiment with various instruments, genres, styles, and sounds.

After countless hours and late-night sessions, guided by Filip Tanghe (known for his work with Balthazar, Warhaus, and J.Bernardt), Matthew released his first EP 'Monrad' in 2019. This was followed by two years of intense musical exploration and self-discovery, resulting in his debut album  'Wired' in 2021.

Now, three years later, Monrad is back with a brand-new EP, titled ‘Not By Design’ and ready to make waves. Once again teaming up with Filip Tanghe as producer, the EP is set to release on November 6, 2024.

 ‘The Game’ was released in June 2024 as the first single, offering a glimpse of what to expect from this new work. Today it's time to unveil the next single: ‘Caught Up’.

The EP 'Not By Design' builds on previous releases, experimenting with synthesizers and various musical layers. For these recordings, bassist Simon Casier (Balthazar, Zimmerman, Noémie Wolfs) and drummer Michiel Balcaen (Warhaus, Balthazar, Rosenahl) laid down a solid rhythm section. With a dark voice that floats between singing and spoken word, driving drums, and atmospheric guitars, Monrad takes you on a journey through layered soundscapes where harmony and tension intertwine.

CAUGHT UP
“I’m just down for whatever”. Our lives rush by in a blur. We are overwhelmed by the daily grind, routines, and the constant juggling of work, family, friends, hobbies, and more. At some point, it all becomes too much, and we just want to escape — anywhere, as long as it’s away from here. Just to forget all responsibilities for a moment. Monrad’s new single ‘Caught Up’ captures that exact moment when we feel the need to let everything go.

Written by Matthew Ramon
Produced by Filip Tanghe
Drums by Michiel Balcaen
Bass by Simon Casier