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Monks of Mellonwah (MOM) is an alternative rock quartet based in Sydney, Australia, who is quickly establishing themselves on the indie music scene.

Formed in late 2009 by school friends Vikram Kaushik, Joseph de la Hoyde, Joshua Baissari and John de la Hoyde, Monks of Mellonwah represents a collision of musical personalities, creating a timeless fusion of alternative, indie and film-inspired rock/pop, drawing from a diverse range of core musical influences which include Pink Floyd, Muse, Led Zeppelin, Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

After releasing a trio of EPs — Stars are Out (2010), Neurogenesis (2012) and Sky & the Dark Night (2013), Monks of Mellonwah teamed up with Grammy-winning producer Keith Olson (Fleetwood Mac, Ozzy Osbourne) and acclaimed engineer Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons) for their long-awaited debut album Turn the People (released March 2014 via Gatcombe Music Pty Ltd.)

Since its release, the album has received critical acclaim, including press reviews and features as well as through syndicated shows such as Passport Approved.

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Having recently completed a 3 month tour of the USA supporting Scott Stapp (Creed) and Sevendust, the band have received recognition beyond their Australian borders, winning awards for International Rock Band Of The Year (LA Music Awards 2012) and Best Indie Rock Band (AIM Awards 2012).

Additionally, the band’s 2013 single “Ghost Stories” peaked at #60 on the mainstream rock charts, as well as in the top 20 for Independent releases in the US.

The band is currently in the studio, recording the follow-up to Turn The People, which will be released early 2015. A tour is in the works, as well as various showcases at music conferences, including the influential music conference ‘Musexpo’ as well as the ‘Rock Summit’ being held in Los Angeles.

“Hide Away,” the band’s new single, available on iTunes, stays true to the classic Monks style while pushing the band’s musical prowess into uncharted territory. Featuring an upbeat, magnetic groove and soaring vocals, “Hide Away” is just a taste of what’s to come in 2015.

Impact Date: 15 MARCH 2014 Gatcombe Music

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