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

"...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 ]

"Watching and listening to this band is an experience all of it’s own. They go above the standard “get on stage and play” show and [ read more ]

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

"Front woman Michelle Morales plays the main melody line on her distorted cellos taking the notes to the brink of destruction, while percussionist Miles Benjamin keeps [ read more ]

"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 ]

"Songs often sound as though they’re cobbled together from old ghosts and memories." - Chicago Tribune

"...if you want a little bit of the old, a little bit of the new, wrapped in perfect harmony, listen to The Loneliest Monk..." - Jukebox [ read more ]

"...The Loneliest Monk, just released their debut video for "The Ghost and the Silhouette," a look into an underground masquerade ball that's slightly haunting but mostly [ read more ]

"The staccato percussion rhythms mingle with the almost haunting noise of the cello to create an avant-garde musical ballet that is just as riveting to behold [ read more ]

"Listening to their recently-released self-titled LP is kind of like experiencing a series of arty mini-movies, each one unfolding with suspense, emotion, and allure." - Frank [ read more ]

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

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

“This year’s Rock ‘n’ Vote runners-up put on one of the city’s most unique live performances. A few words: Cello. Drums. Masks. Drama.” - Matt Pais [ read more ]

Ghost and the Silhouette Video – Veoba

Theatric-heavy Chicago duo The Loneliest Monk have released a video for their track “The Ghost & The Silhouette.” Directed by Rubbish, the visuals fall well in line with the string and drum performers’ live show. Grandiose and impressive and maybe just a pinch of proto-punk. Watch the clip here.

The group’s self-titled debut, released earlier this year, is available on Kilo Records.