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XYX

Cory — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:19:03 +0000

XYX are remembered as a powerful trio of sounds on a trip to outer space: one distorted chaotic bass guitar, one human drum machine, and delayed, melodic shouting vocals. Mou Ortiz & Anhelo Escalante, both songwriters, launched their own record label in Monterrey Mexico. They played in a number of bands together and by accident started up this psychedelic project spelled XYX (pronounced “xeex”). Their first material was edited and released by S.S. Records, their second home is Austin, and their favorite band on acid is the Butthole Surfers. Active from 2007 to 2010, they split up leaving an unedited album. In 2011 they finally repaired their music oven to bake their latest recording, which Monofonus is proud to rescue from the wasteland.

Trans Upper Egypt

Will — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:25:59 +0000

In the east end of Rome (Roma Est), a festering freak scene has fostered the dissonant trance, analog tractor beams and focused, rhythmic tantrums of Trans Upper Egypt. Their Debut 7″ on WORT records lays the groundwork for the further experimentation of their forthcoming LP, which we’re proud to be releasing early in 2012.

Amber Rademacher

Cory — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:20:29 +0000

Fall 2011 Zines

Cory — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:13:15 +0000

Open publication - Free publishing - More monofonus

Open publication - Free publishing - More spain

Open publication - Free publishing - More memoir

Open publication - Free publishing - More haiku

Flower Man

Cory — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:40:48 +0000

Christopher Bush is half of the duo Caboladies. Here he is under the moniker Flower Man. It’s droned but melodic, and positive.

Dikes of Holland

Cory — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:35:32 +0000

Dikes of Holland. Psychotropic Garage Rock. These dudes and lady can drink you under table, aren’t too old to be afraid of LSD, and can write better songs than just about anyone.

Daniel Francis Doyle

Cory — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:34:28 +0000

Since 2006 Daniel has been slicing off people’s faces with his insane one man band guitar looping, singing, and drumming. Really I know that sounds kinda not so good, but it’s fucking amazing. He toured constantly as the one man beast, and now he’s playing as a three piece. Hey Dan what do you like? “Minutemen, Jonathan Richmond, Red Crayola and Aids Wolf along with post-punk 80s, 90s indie rock and early American hardcore.” There you go.

The Pheromoans

Cory — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:22:24 +0000

We’ve had a love affair with The Pheromoans ever since we heard their Savoury Days EP, and what started out as a 7″ release luckily turned into a 12″ mini LP. Get them while you can (only 300).

The Rebel

Cory — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:24:18 +0000

The Country Teasers are often imitated, often hated, and sometimes called the greatest band of all time. Ben Wallers is the songwriter for The Teasers, and Ben Wallers is The Rebel. Monofonus is beyond stoked to be working with him.

Black Gum

Cory — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:15:56 +0000

Black Gum has been killing it in Austin’s usual haunts for about a year, now, so it’s about time they got some of their surf-lustin licks recorded for everyone’s pre-1a.m. enjoyment. Check out their first ever release, a five song, self-titled cassette on Monofonus. super limited!