Home by Mono Works
Written and recorded between 2024-25, Mono Works #4 tracks a return to London, initially only having access to an acoustic guitar and Zoom recorder. This informed a back to basics approach to writing and recording, influencing the particularly minimal nature of this EP.
Lyrically, the songs develop an interest in peripheries of the city, from early mornings as a London cycle courier through to Spanish excursions and conversations. Finding a sense of home underpins these reflections.
The recording process extends a feeling of liveness previously captured in past EP projects with Deaf Inspector and Outdoor Scene. I wanted to convey a sense of the room and in doing so work fast, not dwelling too much on the details.
Writing was also influenced by sessions with bandmate Reuben Das (Deaf Inspector) and collaborator Zac Ssempa (Katogo). I’m also grateful to Black Beacon Sound for providing a platform for early live iterations, motivating the recording of this EP.
My approach, both technically and thematically, explored familiar ground with new perspectives. Arriving at somewhere I knew from a different direction. I was reminded of quote by Rebecca Solnit:
‘Times where some architectural detail or vista that has escaped me these many years says to me that I never did know where I was, even when I was home.’
Thank you to the friends at Talfourd Road for hearing me run these tracks on repeat.
Thank you to Ed Freeth of Heavy Friends for early playtesting and encouragement on the mix.
Tracklist
| 1. | Acton | 2:03 |
| 2. | Benidorm, ES | 4:42 |
| 3. | Waking Up With The City | 3:37 |
| 4. | Home | 2:31 |
Credits
Recorded and mixed by Monty Williams at home in London.
Mastered by Adam Zejma at Tye Die Tapes HQ, Sheffield.
