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"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 ]

"...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 ]

"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 ]

"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 ]

"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 ]

“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 ]

"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 ]

"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 ]

"The Loneliest Monk KILL IT. 'Nuff said." - Mickey / The New Pop

"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 ]

"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 ]

Top 25 Shows To See in Chicago – Metromix Chicago

Top 25 Shows To See in Chicago

The Metromix/Red Eye labeled The Loneliest Monk as one of the top 25 shows to see in Chicago!

“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