
Block Monkeys
Influenced by the likes of Oasis and Weezer, the Block Monkeys are a high school band focused on making music as equally catchy and abrasive as those said bands. Mixing tight rhythms, walls of distorted guitar, howling solo passages and somber, reflective lyrics, the Block Monkeys are surely a band you will not want to miss. So check out our material now and get Blocked! :P
Band/artist history
Formed after the dissolution of a one-off band in the month of February, year 2011 after the members struggled with many unproductive bands who "couldn't get their crap together
Have you performed in front of an audience?
We haven't gigged yet, but the gameplan as of now is to gig at school fairs and such.
Your musical influences
Weezer, Oasis, Pavement, Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, Nirvana, Green Day, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys, The Police, The Killers, Jeff Buckley
What equipment do you use?
Guitars used by band members: Samick Royale RL-2, RJ Les Paul, RJ Telecaster, Fernando Bass Effect units: Boss DD-3, Behringer Metal Distortion