Track Review: Monocle - 'Jan1'

'Jan1' is the new track released from Bristolian noise-rock trio Monocle. This is the second release from their impending 2018 EP following on from their brilliant debut track 'Crabs'. Monocle was born out of a mutual desire to create something weirder, heavier and nastier than previous musical projects and it sounds like they have done exactly that.

The track opens with noisy guitars that contrast well with the tightness of the kit giving the tune a sense of heaviness whilst also creating an unconventional groove. The most captivating part about 'Jan1' has to be the vocal melodies. Delivered with sincerity and passion, vocalist Becky Whitlock sometimes sounds like a woman possessed. The melody chops and changes throughout, showing an incredible vocal range full of different tones and techniques. The experimentation doesn't stop there. The song structure is unorthodox, there is no clear 'verse, chorus, verse, chorus' structure which could make the tune a challenge for some listeners. It's these individualistic musical traits that ensure Monocle stand out from the crowd.

With 'Jan1', Monocle have released a challenging body of work that pushes the boundaries of the noise-rock genre. With this second teaser from their impending EP, the trio have definitely peaked our interest. We can't wait to hear what's next.

Listen to 'Jan1' below.

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