Interviews
Interview (2002)
Eclectic and enigmatic, the UK's Monochrome Set have been the focus of many legends and myths. Tommy Gunnarsson speaks to its ironic and teasing frontman Bid about the group's twenty year history
Live
(with the Hepburns and Karen), Thunderbolt, Bristol, 17/3/2018
Dixie Ernill watches the Monochrome Set and Karen bookend a fine evening of skewed indie on a wintry night in Bristol.
Albums
The Lost Weekend (2015)
In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Tommy Gunnarsson listens to 'The Lost Weekend', the Monochrome Set's 1985 would-be chart-topper, and also their last album during their first period as a band, which has just been re-released on CD
Reviews
Fabula Mendax (2019)
First-rate album from indie pop outfit the Monochrome Set, which was inspired by manuscripts from the 15th century
Cosmonaut (2016)
Brilliant comeback album from durable London-based post-punks, the Monochrome Set
Volume, Contrast, Brilliance….Vol. 2, Unreleased and Rare (2016)
Variable second raities compilation from the Monochrome Set, which will most likely only appeal to their hardcore fans.
Spaces Everywhere (2015)
Infectious comeback album from influential new wave/indie pop act, the Monochrome Set
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Interviews
Soft Boys/Robyn Hitchcock
Interview Part 2
In the second part of our two part Soft Boys interview, Anthony Strutt talks to frontman Robyn Hitchcock about his 20 year solo career, working with both the Damned's Captain Sensible and REM's Peter Buck, and further about the group's recent reformation
Soft Boys/Robyn Hitchcock
Interview Part 1
The Soft Boys 'Underwater Moonlight' is one of the acknowledged psychedelic masterpieces of the 70's. In the first of a two part interview, frontman Robyn Hitchcock talks about the group's one year reformation to celebrate the album's 21st birthday
Live
Cathode Ray
Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, 13/11/2016
John Clarkson at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh watches alternative rock act the Cathode Ray play a forceful show in support of the Monochrome Set to finish the promotion of their second album 'Infinite Variety'
Soft Boys
London Electric Ballroom
It's been twenty one years since the Soft Boys last played here opening for the Psychedelic Furs and tonight sees the twenty first anniversary of 'Underwater Moonlight'. Much of the audience in the Electric Ballroom tonight have been in love with the b