They were formed in Ohio but moved to Nashville, Tennessee where they are currently located.
The band comprise of Nick Brown (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Vince Gard (drums), Zach Lindsey (bass), Jordan Young (guitar).
They are also tagged on Last Fm as: MONA
The band have caused a huge impact in the UK and following a successful first visit to London in September 2010, where they got signed to Island Records,
Their debut show at the Flowerpot in Camden (London) got so packed that Security had to stop people from entering the venue. Fans were left queuing outside which despite the cold and the rain they refused to leave the area hoping to at least hear the guys from where they were standing.
The British press have being going nuts about these guys with so much great stuff being written about them. They have been featured several times in NME magazine including a FULL page article and even been included in the NME's BEST NEW BANDS OF 2010 list. That’s before the band had played any shows in the UK or released a single. As well as NME, they have had top mark reviews in the likes of Q Magazine, Clash Music, The Fly, The Guardian, Music News, The Mirror, The Sun and many more.
To top that up, the band have also been featured in the New York Times and Irish Times websites as well as many well known publications in the UK with great recommendations from the media:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/17/arts/music/17mona.html?_r=2
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2011/0124/1224288161766.html?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4d3f8e88e2a6ffeb%2C0
Mona’s debut track ‘Listen To Your Love was played a couple of times in the BBC Radio 1 (Zane Lowe) with great feedback from listeners. The band also did a live session for XFM where they unveiled their second single “Trouble On The Way”.
In December 2010, MONA played at the famous WINTER WONDERLAND run by XFM Radio at the Brixton Academy where they shared the stage with some great bands including Manic Street Preachers, White Lies and The Drums.
The band had their first British TV appearance on Later With Jools Holland
which was broadcast live BBC2 16th November with an extended version of the show on the 19th November. On the same show performing live along side MONA where Robert Plant (Led Zep), Arcade Fire, Adele and Mavis Staple (The Staples Family).
In February 2011, these Nashville rockers have won MTV’s Brand New For 2011.
They were also in the short list for the BBC’s Sound Of 2011.
Since their first TV appearance on Later With Jools Holland Show on BBC1, MONA have been in high demand and have had to travel back and forth to the UK to play at various venues.
In January 2011 Mona played a packed gig for MTV at the KOKO in London and have recently played their first ever Q Live At Concrete show followed by an exclusive gig for the Channel E4 TV show SKINS.
MONA's debut single’Listen To Your Love’ was recorded in their basement and released in the UK on 13 Sept 2010 by their own Zion Noiz recordings, unfortunately for some fans, the 7” limited edition vinyl got sold out by the date of its release.
Their second single Trouble On The Way was released on 13 Dec 2010 but once again in a limited edition 7” vinyl. it came with a bonus song on B-side titled Brick Shoes.
MONA will be releasing their debut self-tittled album on May 16th. The album was self-produced by the band on their basement in Nashville before being mixed by the outstanding American Record Producer Rich Costey who is well known for his work with Muse, Foo Fighters, Franz Ferdinand, Glasvegas, Bloc Party, My Chemical Romance, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Apocalyptica, System of a Down and Interpol to name a few.
In the meantime MONA’s 3rd single “TEENAGER” is available strictly limited edition 7″ vinyl to pre-order from Rough Trade Store and will be out on the 28th February.
In March 2011 the band will be touring Europe with a handful of gigs lined up in Copenhagen, Paris Amsterdam, Brussels, Hamburg, Berlin, Dublin and Belfast. They will also be playing a SOLD OUT gig for NME as part of the SHOCKWAVES NME AWARDS SHOW at The Relentless Garage in London.
Find out more about MONA and get the lastest gossip on the band by visiting their Facebook Fanpage and Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/monatheband
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MONA/43495831313
Despite having being compared to U2, KOL,The Srokes and others, MONA have a different kind of sound almost unique. Check out their music/videos and make your own judgements.
Here is the link to MONA's video for their debut single Listen To Your Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH01WtjVAI4
Here is the link to MONA's video for their secong single Trouble On The Way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKowgChcAL4
Here is the link to MONA's video for their third single Teenager
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYayJv2WmSU
An introduction by:
By Alexandra McLoughlin
Say You Will
MONA (The Band) Lyrics
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She's the type of girl who's known for giving in
Rolling like thunder
Every boy in town wants to be her man
Say you will, oh
I'm standing at the front of the line
Say you will, oh
If she knows
I'm willing to pay the price
God's been marked in
Some say she's carrying the devils child
The whole town is talking
Try to point the finger, saying that it's mine
Say you will, oh
I'm standing at the front of the line
Say you will, oh
I'm hoping to make you mine
If she knows
I'm willing to pay the price
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Say you will, oh
I'm standing at the front of the line
Say you will, oh
I'm hoping to make you mine
And it's known
I'm willing to pay the price
She's the type of girl who's known for giving
She's the type of girl who's known
She's the type of girl who's known for giving
She's the type of girl who's known
Known, known, known, known
The song "Say You Will" by MONA revolves around the theme of a girl who is known for giving in and the lengths that the singer is willing to go to get her attention. The lyrics suggest that the girl has a certain allure that draws men towards her, and every guy in town wants to be with her. The singer is hoping that by standing at the front of the line and expressing his willingness to pay the price, he might be able to win her over. However, gossip and rumors are rife about the girl, with some claiming that she is carrying the devil's child, and they try to point the finger at the singer. Despite this, he is undeterred and remains determined to make her his own.
The song's powerful lyrics convey the singer's intense desire for the girl, who he sees as a mysterious and alluring figure. Her reputation adds to her aura of mystery, and the singer is willing to risk everything for a chance to be with her. The song's driving beat and soaring guitar riffs add to the sense of adrenaline and urgency, as the lyrics describe a feverish race to win the girl's attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Her soul takes you under
She has a captivating and powerful presence that can pull you in and make you lose control
She's the type of girl who's known for giving in
She is perceived as easy to sway and influence
Rolling like thunder
Her actions and behavior are strong and impactful, like a natural force
Every boy in town wants to be her man
She is highly desirable and attractive to all the men in the community
Say you will, oh
I'm standing at the front of the line
I am eagerly waiting for you to choose me and commit to a relationship with me
I'm hoping to make you mine
I have strong feelings for you and want to be in a romantic relationship with you
If she knows
I'm willing to pay the price
If she is aware of the sacrifices and effort I am willing to make for her, she may consider choosing me
God's been marked in
Some say she's carrying the devils child
The rumors and gossip about her are varied and exaggerated, ranging from religious to sinister
The whole town is talking
Try to point the finger, saying that it's mine
The community is actively speculating and accusing each other of being the father of her unborn child
Oh, oh
Expressing emotional intensity and urgency
And it's known
I'm willing to pay the price
It is common knowledge that I would make sacrifices and invest in a relationship with her
She's the type of girl who's known for giving
She is perceived as lacking in self-control and being easily influenced by external factors
She's the type of girl who's known
Her reputation and behavior are well-known and frequently remarked upon
Known, known, known, known
Emphasizing the widespread and persistent knowledge of her reputation and behavior
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: IMAN JORDAN, KERRY BROTHERS JR., JUSTIN BROWN
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