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"The cello-drummer couple exist somewhere between the Dresden Dolls and Eyes Wide Shut; this is a band described to give a performance more than a show." [ read more ]

"Morales is the sure-footed Alice and Benjamin the loud, percussive Hatter, melding together into a mix of beauty and danger" - Amy Dittmeier / Heave Media [ read more ]

"Their version of "Carol of the Bells" is dark and mysterious, thundering and twisting along with the hard-hitting cello and percussion work of Michelle Morales and [ read more ]

"The Loneliest Monk is a magical and sensual band." - Joseph F. Mason / Steampunk Chicago

"They paint a beautiful picture with their instruments and words mixed with an allure of mystery and sexual appeal on stage." - Angela Davis

"Last month, The Loneliest Monk released a haunting video directed by Rubbish and produced by Hystk for the track "The Ghost and The Silhouette"." - The [ read more ]

"Michelle’s trailblazing cello techniques ranged from delicate pizz to artful loops, to bone-rattling doom-bringing fuzz." - John via Brendan / Mezzic

"unlike so many of their counterparts, the Loneliest Monk is comprised of two real musicians, whose intellect, poise, and tonal restraint give their songs an ethereal [ read more ]

"Their cool, ambient music is a nice departure from the standard 4-piece rock or jazz group. It's little bit rock, a little bit classical, a little [ read more ]

"...singer/cellist/keyboardist Michelle Morales and drummer/vocalist Miles Benjamin create plenty of artful drama out of their unusual composition, adding extra theatrical layers with onstage costumes..." - [ read more ]

"...there was passion and emotional depth intricately laced throughout this duo's neo-classical jazz/percussion fusion that also has a sharp edge and definition of rock music at [ read more ]

"Together Morales and Benjamin created a moody voice that evoked thoughts of Ouija boards, supernatural forces and film noir." - Allison Taich / Pop Matters

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"It's the way of a Loneliest Monk song, with Morales and Benjamin's vocals taking us up and down emotionally and Morales' cello parts infusing the mood [ read more ]

"Grandiose and impressive and maybe just a pinch of proto-punk." - Veoba

Carol of the Bells – Windy City Rock

Are the season’s typical overplayed, overly saccharine Christmas tunes already driving you insane? Chicago art-rock duo The Loneliest Monk have a new holiday track that’s a very welcome break from the norm. Their version of “Carol of the Bells” is dark and mysterious, thundering and twisting along with the hard-hitting cello and percussion work of Michelle Morales and Miles Benjamin, respectively. It’s bound to make your Christmas party playlist much more interesting…