Monotonix | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2005–2011 |
| Labels | Drag City |
| Past members | Ami Shalev Yonatan Gat Haggai Fershtman Ran Shimoni |
Monotonix were a garage rock band from Tel Aviv, Israel. The group—singer Ami Shalev, guitarist Yonatan Gat, and drummer Ran Shimoni (later replaced by Haggai Fershtman)—released their debut EP in 2008 and toured mostly in the United States and Europe, including notable appearances at SXSW.[1] Monotonix subsequently released two full-length records: Where Were You When It Happened? and Not Yet. Over the span of five years (ending in 2011 with the breakup of the band), Monotonix played 1000 shows.[2] They were famously dubbed, "the most exciting live band in rock 'n' roll" by Spin Magazine.[3] The band is also noted as guitarist and co-founder Yonatan Gat's first band.[4]
- ^ "Monotonix @ Mess With Texas 2009 in Austin (SXSW) – pics". BrooklynVegan. 23 March 2009. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
- ^ Wall, Patrick (2 April 2018). "For ex-Monotonix guitarist Yonatan Gat, improvisation is more exciting than dodging elbows". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
- ^ "Monotonix". Spin. 2008-06-25. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
- ^ "Yonatan Gat". NY Times. 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2020-05-20.