Rare Monk Get Spliced

Oregon's Rare Monk have just unveiled their new double A-side single, 'Splice' / Sleep/Attack', via B3SCI Records.

The five-piece combine their love of both 90s and contemporary indie rock with a fevered pop intensity. The single was recorded in late 2013 in Los Angeles with producer Wally Gagel (Best Coast, Muse). 'Splice' swells from a simple, blissed-out bassline into a soaring indie anthem, whilst 'Sleep/Attack' gives us a glimpse of the band's heavier rock influences, with a giddy edge.

Frontman Dorian Aites explains: "I think the important thing here is not to try and fit a compartmentalised soundscape, or to try and be different from everyone else; the importance lies in doing what you are passionate about. Passion is genuine."

Check out the animated video to 'Splice' below.

Rare Monk embark on a series of live dates over the next months. Confirmed so far:

March 02. The White Eagle, Portland OR
March 06. Bombs Away Cafe, Corvallis OR
March 08. Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, CA
March 09. Bar Pink, San Diego, CA
March 11. Lit Lounge, Austin TX SXSW
March 12. Red Eyed Fly, Austin TX SXSW
March 15. Firehouse Lounge, Austin TX SXSW
March 21. Treefort Music Fest, Boise, ID
May 03. Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, London
May 04.  Notting Hill Arts Club, London
June 06. Doug Fir Lounge, Portland OR