Munkhouse

Munkhouse at Southseas Film School in 2018.

**Munkhouse** is a funk rock band from Auckland Central. Consisting of Ollie Warren (vocals, rhythm guitar), Chris Simpson (lead guitar), Sam Stoneman (bass), Alex Martin (drums) Kaito Ibaraki-Smith (saxophone), Matt Singh (trumpet) and Ollie Grant (keys).

## History

### Formation & singles (2017)

Warren and Martin are formerly of Bynx and Rubbertongue, respectively.

The band played their debut gig on the 15th of October 2017, alongside Daffodils, Iris G, Curtains and My Anatomy. On the 18th of November 2017, the band played a co-headline gig at Lowtide with My Anatomy.

### Battle of the Bands & Singles (2018)

The band hosted the gig Funkarangahape Rd through Turtleneck Productions which received massive attention and interest despite its small venue of Whammy Backroom, other acts included The Wonder Cats, The Rubics and BewyldabeasT. On the 28th of September 2018, the band played support for Blu Fish's "The Party" single release gig alongside Barracuda Swim School and The Rubics.

The band released their debut single "Valley of Purple Trees" on the 20th of October 2018.

 The band played support at Blu Fish's all-ages *Shments* EP release show on the 30th of November 2018 alongside Barracuda Swim School and The Wonder Cats; as well as Devonport's Devonstock Festival on the 9th of December alongside Daffodils and Gretel.

On the 15th of December 2018, the band released their second single "Oh Baby!".

### *Selenelion* (2019-Present)

The band recorded at Depot Sound studio in Devonport from 2018 to 2019, and announced their debut album *Selenelion.* Third single "Way of Life" is set to be released on the 24th of July 2019, with a release gig at Whammy Bar featuring support from Blu Fish and Ripship. The album is set to be released on the 7th of August 2019, with a release gig the following day, and a North Island tour following later in August.

## Members

* Ollie Warren - vocals, rhtyhm guitar
* Chris Simpson - lead guitar
* Sam Stoneman - bass
* Alex Martin - drums
* Kaito Ibaraki-Smith - saxophone
* Matt Singh - trumpet
* Ollie Grant - keys

## Discography

### Singles

* *Valley of Purple Trees* (2018)
* *Oh Baby!* (2018)
* *Way of Life* (2019)

## Links

* Facebook
* Instagram
* Bandcamp
* Spotify
* Apple Music/iTunes
* Soundcloud
* YouTube

## References

1. ↑ Dancing in the Park YOUTH - Hosted by Turtleneck, Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/events/611900295865654/permalink/619925078396509/
2. ↑ My Anatomy, Munkhouse, Undertheradar, https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/57384/My-Anatomy-Munkhouse.utr
3. ↑ Funkarangahape Rd, Turtleneck Productions and Whammy Bar, Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/events/1772021316217160/?active\_tab=about
4. ↑ Concert Photos: At The Party With Blu Fish, Radio 13, https://www.radio13.co.nz/articles/concert-photos-at-the-party-with-blu-fish/
5. ↑ Munkhouse - Valley of Purple Trees, Bandcamp, https://munkh0use.bandcamp.com/track/valley-of-purple-trees
6. ↑ Concert Review: Blu Fish Swim in Success, Radio 13, https://radio13.co.nz/articles/concert-review-blu-fish-swim-in-success/
7. ↑ Devonstock Music Festival - SKILAA, Munkhouse, Daffodils, + More, Undertheradar, https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/63258/Devonstock-Music-Festival---SKILAA-Munkhouse-Daffodils--More.utr
8. ↑ Devonstock 2018, NZ Musician, https://nzmusician.co.nz/events/devonstock-2018/
9. ↑ Devonstock Music Festival - Ben Glanfield, Undertheradar, https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/photo/32286/Devonstock-Music-Festival---SKILAA.utr#/0
10. ↑ Munkhouse - Oh Baby!, Bandcamp, https://munkh0use.bandcamp.com/track/oh-baby
11. ↑ Way of Life" Munkhouse Single Release Party, Munkhouse, 24/7/19,

☀https://www.facebook.com/events/825492117851488/
12. ↑ Munkhouse - Cover Photo, Facebook, 2/7/19, https://www.facebook.com/2023711111183447/photos/p.2445316625689558/2445316625689558/