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MONO - not to be confused with the Irish rock band, who don’t stylise their name in all capitals like this particular outfit - are one of the most important post-rock bands in Japanese history; over the course of a colourful fifteen year career to date, they’ve released six studio albums, each of which has played with the boundaries of their genre in its own unique way. Their most recent record, For My Parents, met with some of the strongest reviews of the group’s career, and confirmed them as one of the few instrumental rock bands that have genuinely evolved with each release to date; they might hail from Tokyo, but they’re very much in thrall to Western shoegaze and ambient bands. Their live shows, too, have been a major part in reinforcing their formidable reputation; they’re incredibly atmospheric affairs that use the volume dial like a weapon, capable of swinging from one sonic extreme to the other in the blink of an eye. Later this month, they’ll make their UK return at the ArcTangent festival in Bristol, after a two year absence; expect a genuinely incendiary affair, with a moody light show, impressively technical guitar work and atmosphere by the truckload all present and correct.

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A wonderful night at the Triffid, the perfect venue for Mono and their support acts

BKB started well laying the foundations for an evening of noise, power and energy, followed by Dumbsaint from Sydney. Two bands to keep an eye out for.

Mono entered the stage in total darkness and softly led us into the mayhem that comes with Mono. Listening to them as loud as you like at home on your stereo etc does not prepare you for the energy unleashed in their live performances. To be seen to be believed, very little interaction and until the encore no words shared but none needed.

A powerful experience in which the hairs on the back of my neck were constantly in alert, visceral and overwhelming, absolutely brilliant concert

Missed the support band, as having a few at Rouge and Vagabond round the corner...great bar. Got to San Fran, and MONO just setting up, right from then knew it was gonna be amazing.Incredible band and small but excellent crowd made for a great night, and with the way things are now, just got the gig in, before restrictions due to bloody Coronavirus kicked in, loved every minute of gig, cheers MONO true pros and incredible musicians!!!!

Intense, passionate and brilliant! Alcest were very good as well - although I had little knowledge of this band beforehand. It's the first time I've seen MONO play live and would recommend them to anyone interested in this type of music.

I came across MONO on Spotify via the recommended section when I was building my post rock playlist.

The venue (O2 Academy in Leicester) was good. Drinks were pricey and the venue was cold.

Got there around 8:30pm. I was shock on how full venue was! They show was absolutely amazing! Full of energy.

The only downfall, which was the Great American Music Hall venue's fault, was the lighting really suck! You were enjoying their music and all of nowhere, their bright "construction working lights" would flash in your eyes! You can tell this bothered many people who had to close their eyes and hide from the light.

I could have done without Helen Money. It was embarrassing watching her. And Mono was just an hour and a half... (not a top performance at that.)

Yasunori was the best by far, he's an excellent drummer and the other members just have to keep up with him. Taka had some good parts also.

6 out of 10 for the general experience, and 7.5 for Mono's performance.

Another great concert on a good venue and these guys are freaking amazing, but live they are out of this world!

If you never saw them live and you're into post-rock the next time they're around do yourself a favor, buy a ticket go see them, because they're totally worth it!

All about Mono music was perfect but it was to crowded and unfurtunetly capacity of that place was not suitable for this population !

The other things when ticket master send me my tickets the odress that they make it as signs was wrong and I arived late àbout 1 houer.

Love these guys. Great band. But it was WAY too loud. My buddy and I can't hear today (constant ringing in our ears) and we weren't even directly in front of a speaker. If you're seeing Mono, or seeing a show at the Horseshoe, I would recommend you bring ear plugs!

One of the best concerts I have ever been to! Club Dada had a great sound system, and the crowd was small and filled with fans! The music was amazing from start to finish and it was exhilarating and soothing all at once. Can't wait to listen to them again!

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Post-rock Band Mono Goes on a Pilgrimage of the Soul

"With music, I believe you can express emotions that you can't simply express with words"

February 10, 2022

Japanese music fans, particularly those into post-rock, are sure to have heard of the band Mono (stylized as MONO). The Tokyo-based band led by guitarist and composer Takaakira “Taka” Goto formed in 1999. More than two decades on, and they are still releasing exceptional albums.

While Mono’s sound is difficult to pin down, their albums are characterized by the way they weave distorted electric guitars and noise with beautiful classically-inspired orchestral melodies. They have been able to maintain a sound that is distinctly theirs. This is no doubt partly thanks to their work with legendary record producer Steve Albini, who has worked on albums with bands such as Nirvana, the Pixies and Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. He has helped make the band’s dynamic and vast soundscapes permanent.

Mono are scheduled to go on tour in Europe and North America from mid-August to mid-September to promote their latest album, Pilgrimage of the Soul . TW had the chance to ask Taka about writing music, working with Steve Albini and being a touring musician during a global pandemic.

Have your lives changed drastically due to the Covid-19 pandemic?

I’ve been continuously touring the world ever since we formed the band 20 years ago so the last few years have been very strange. It almost feels like time was cut out from our lives.

Until now, the world has managed to maintain peace and safety. I was free to choose whatever I wanted to do and above all, I was able to perform with the band members and be absorbed in chasing our possibilities and dreams.

I’m currently utilizing all my time on songwriting, like our next album, some film soundtracks and more.

Can you expand more on the film soundtracks and other projects you are currently working on?

We’re currently working on a documentary film soundtrack by a Japanese director. The songs are already done and we’re now in the final stage. It’s scheduled to premiere this year.

How excited are you about performing Pilgrimage of the Soul at live settings?

We finished our 20th-anniversary world tour just before the pandemic and the band was filled with momentum and self-confidence. With that timing, I wrote Pilgrimage of the Soul  and we recorded it in 2020.

I feel we managed to create the most satisfying album to date, so I want to be able to resume the tour and share it with all the fans as soon as possible.

The album incorporated new electronic elements. Will we see more of this in the future or was it just an isolated experiment?

The band was completely reborn when our new drummer Dahm (Majuri Cipolla) joined. We felt we were doing the most satisfying live performances and as a band, we could welcome the best time. His drumming was like a gift from the universe.

This was the first record I wrote since Dahm joined. I was able to write very freely while imagining his drumming. Even if we incorporate beats or electronics that we’ve never used before, I feel that we can sound like us. The range the band can express now has expanded exponentially.

I think things will continue to evolve more and more. I’m really looking forward to it.

You have worked with Steve Albini for most of your career. How instrumental is he to Mono’s sound?

Steve is our hero, a longtime friend and a true genius. Musically and logistically, he records and mixes the band’s sounds, electronics, strings, wind instruments and more. He does it boldly and perfectly, with full analog recording.

The fact that we can express many of our desired emotions that can’t be expressed in words, that appeal to the heart, realistically and fully with just music, is all thanks to Steve’s high-quality sounds.

Do you compose the songs knowing they will need to be performed live without additional instruments from an orchestra?

When I compose the songs, I already arrange them so we can perform with and without an orchestra. It’s difficult, but as we released more albums, I was able to find a way.

Your sound weaves beautiful orchestral soundscapes with distorted noise-filled riffs. Does that happen organically?

All of these are the emotions that are deep inside my heart and they naturally come to me when I try to express them with music. Of course, I’ve been inspired by both classical music like Beethoven and Ennio Morricone and guitar noise by My Bloody Valentine, but what I want to express most is my emotions.

With music, I believe you can express emotions that you can’t simply express with words. I’m not a fan of things written with your head or written to show off your techniques or theories. I think what attracts your heart is beyond theory and logic. I’m drawn towards things that give you different values and emotions after finishing, like fantastic books or movies. I believe you can do the same with music.

Have you drawn inspiration from any Japanese music, whether traditional or modern?

I get asked the same question often but I honestly don’t know (laughs). I’ve never been conscious about it nor have I ever tried to analyze it.

But I can, in certainty, say I don’t get inspired by modern Japanese culture, music or art at all. If there is an inspiration, I would say it’s the quiet countryside landscape where I grew up, with only mountains, rivers and snow. When I compose, I often remember that.

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The year 2020 turned what was once quintessential late-night stoner existentialism into a daily mantra for nearly everyone on this planet. What are we doing with our limited time in this life? What is our purpose? What should we be doing?

For the past 25 years, MONO have explored themes such as the relationship between darkness and light; hope in the face of disaster; and the duality of birth and death. On their 12th full-length album "OATH" , they ponder the time that makes up life, and how to make the most of that time.

Recorded and mixed with longtime friend and collaborator, Steve Albini , "OATH" opens like a sunrise with a slowly ascending orchestra and brass section, the full band taking its time to revel in the atmosphere before joining in the splendour. Throughout the album’s 71-minute runtime, MONO meditates on that theme of time and life in myriad ways. The unhurried evolution of a song that is a hallmark of MONO ’s catalogue is infused with an air of elegance that elevates "OATH" to new heights.

MONO challenged themselves with a universally relatable existential examination and answered with "OATH" , an album that offers benevolent reflection rather than a fleeting respite.

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