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"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 ]

"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 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 ]

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

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"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 ]

"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 ]

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

"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 ]

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

"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 ]

"The Loneliest Monk is a magical and sensual band." - Joseph F. Mason / Steampunk 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 [ read more ]

"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 ]

"...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 ]

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“Real life couple Benjamin (percussion, piano and vocal) and Michelle Morales (master cellist, keyboard and vocals), of 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 just fun. Hear this song live, alone with other songs from their debut album.” – Urban Outfitters Blog