LA-based hardcore act Monk have released their new single “No Gods,” which also features George Pettit of Alexisonfire. The single also includes a B-side cover of Blur’s “Song 2.” The single is released through Dine Alone Records. It is also accompanied by a music video directed by Born in the North.
“No Gods” is about owning your life. It’s a rejection of giving your power to systems, fear, leaders, or anyone else. The video reflects that… war, protest, false idols, all showing what happens when people stop thinking for themselves and just follow. It’s not anti-spiritual, it’s anti-passive. Decide who you are, take responsibility, and act on it. That’s where the freedom is.
The collab with George came naturally. I’ve been a long-time fan, and Alexisonfire were one of the first bands I saw live as a teenager getting into alternative music. I think most Canadian millennials from that era share a similar story. Being able to DM George and have him jump on the track feels like a full-circle moment.”
“We started playing ‘Song 2’ as a joke while touring Mexico, and it ended up being one of the songs people popped off the hardest to. The lyrics are universal and the track is pure energy. I grew up playing hockey and blasting Jock Jams; it’s the perfect stadium rock anthem. I love that Blur were poking fun at the grunge movement when they wrote it. The fact that their biggest song was basically a middle finger to a genre is hilarious. The universe has a way of laughing when you take yourself too seriously. The world feels intense right now and we figured a little playfulness might help. Woohoo!”
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