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The Monolators: BeatCrave Fav

The Monolators have become a local favorite out on the west coast and they are certainly not new to BeatCrave. For a band that started out as a husband and wife duo, their sound now is now brimming over the top with three more members who help create an infectious sound of psychedelic indie-rock pop.

This is one band that has been in it for the long haul and it’s definitely paying off. With wife, Mary Chartkoff, pounding those beats on the drums and husband, Eli Chartkoff, throwing mad adrenaline at you through vocals, their live shows are the epitome of DIY dance parties. The Monolators’ sound takes on its own world if you listen to their latest album, Don’t Dance. Despite their song titles, every single one of their tracks is an anthem for your day-to-day happenings. By the time you spin the entire record, you’ll want to buy each band member a beer, because they know what you’re going through – only they express those feelings in a much cooler way than your pen could ever do hitting that paper in your journal.

Check The Monolators out in our BeatCrave Fav series below. I dare you not to dance after this.

Pick of the Day: The Monolators

Type: Indie/Rock/Psychedelic/Pop

Band Members:

  • Eli Chartkoff  (Vox/Guitar)
  • Mary Chartkoff (Drums)
  • Ray Gurrola (Lead Guitar)
  • Ashley Jex (Bass)
  • Jillinda Palmer (Keys)

Discography:

Videos:

“Strawberry Roan”

“We Fell Dead”

“Anxiety”

“You Look Good On The Train/I Must Be Dreaming”

“Hearts Going Steady”

To see more videos of The Monolators, click here.

Photo Gallery: [via The Monolators MySpace]

Tour Dates:

  • 8/22 Los Angeles @ Echo Curio (Eagle and Talon Record Release Party)
  • 8/29 Los Angeles @ Silver Factory Studios (We Fell Dead – Remix Release Party)

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COMMENTS

  1. Posted by The Morning After Girls: BeatCrave Fav
    Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:02PM

    [...] The Monolators [...]

  2. Posted by Eli Monolator
    Friday, August 21, 2009 3:33PM

    Hi Seraphina–

    Thanks for the writeup. Actually those pictures you posted are a bit old–we've changed our lineup since then (we are a five-piece now) and released a new ep. Let me know if you'd like me to send you updated pictures and stuff.

    Thanks,

    -Eli

  3. Posted by BeatCrave Fav Poll: The Monolators, The Morning After Girls, Paper Tongues, Hercules and the Love Affair
    Friday, August 21, 2009 2:02PM

    [...] your favorite the LA local indie pop rock darling, The Monolators (listen here)? Is it the diverse Melbourne, Australia-based band, The Morning After Girls (listen here)? Is it [...]

  4. Posted by BeatCrave Fav Poll: The Monolators, The Morning After Girls, Paper Tongues, Hercules and the Love Affair « Daily News
    Wednesday, September 16, 2009 5:04AM

    [...] your favorite LA local indie pop rock darlings, The Monolators (listen here)? Is it the diverse Melbourne, Australia-based band, The Morning After Girls (listen here)? Is it [...]

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