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Mona 
Left to right: Jordan Young, Vincent Gard, Nick Brown and Zach Lindsey in Dublin, Ireland, 2011Background information Origin Dayton, Ohio Genres Alternative rock Years active 2007 – present Labels Zion Noiz Recordings
Island Records
Mercury RecordsWebsite monatheband.com Members Nick Brown
Vince Gard
Zach Lindsey
Jordan YoungMona is an American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. The band rose to fame when they appeared as part of the BBC's Sound of 2011 poll; which was revealed on 5 December 2010.[1] The band were also crowned the Brand New for 2011 title at the MTV Awards.[2] Their debut album was released on 16 May 2011 in the UK through Island Records.[3]
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Career
Early career
Mona, consisting of Nick Brown (lead vocals, guitar), Vince Gard (drums, percussion), Zach Lindsey (bass, backing vocals) and Jordan Young (guitar, backing vocals), originated from Dayton, Ohio, though they are now located in Nashville, Tennessee. Brown revealed the band's name refers to his grandmother, Mona Brown.[4] Formed in 2007,[5] the band went through various line-up alterations during its first few years, including the departure of a guitarist following a heated argument with Brown. Zach joined the group following a band visit to Nashville, Tennessee, where Zach was finishing a project with another band. Jordan was brought in following the previously mentioned guitarist's exit.
In April 2009, Brown was introduced to Saul Galpern, creator of Nude Records by a mutual friend. Soon after their online introduction, Galpern flew to Nashville to meet the band. Having been very impressed by them, Galpern signed a management contract with the band which led to a record deal with Island Records and Mercury Records in September 2010.[6]
An announcement made on April 4, 2011, revealed the band would be playing with the Kings of Leon during a one day festival held in Slane Castle, Ireland, on May 28, 2011.
Debut Album (2010 – present)
Nick Brown at the Eurockéennes de Belfort 2011
On 20 November 2010, the band appeared on the BBC's Later... with Jools Holland, in which they performed the songs "Teenager", "Listen to Your Love" and "Lines In the Sand".[7] On 6 December 2010, it was revealed that Mona had been longlisted on the BBC's Sound of 2011 poll, which predicts artists that will become successful in the year ahead. It was also revealed that month the band had made the longlist of MTV Awards' Brand New for 2011 - and on 3 February 2011, it was announced Mona had won.[2]
The band released their debut single "Listen to Your Love" in the United Kingdom on 13 September 2010 through their own independent record label Zion Noiz Recordings.[8] Second single "Trouble On the Way" was then released through Zion Noiz Recordings/Island Records on 13 December 2010.[9] Mona released their third single "Teenager" on 7 February 2011.[6]
In February 2011 Mona announced the release date of their self-titled debut album which was self-produced by the band in their basement in Nashville and mixed by producer Rich Costey (Foo Fighters, Muse, Arctic Monkeys).
Mona was released in the UK on 16 May 2011 and will be out in January, 2012 in the US.
Discography
Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions UK 2011 Mona - Released: 16 May 2011[3]
- Label: Zion Noiz Recordings/Island Records
- Formats: CD, Digital download, Vinyl
39[10] Singles
Year Single Album 2010 "Listen To Your Love" Mona "Trouble On the Way" 2011 "Teenager" "Shooting the Moon" Music videos
Year Title Director 2010 "Listen To Your Love" Jordan Noel "Trouble On the Way" Jordan Noel 2011 "Teenager" "Shooting the Moon" Members
Mona consists of members:
- Nick Brown – Vocals, Guitar & Piano
- Vince Gard – Drums
- Zach Lindsey – Bass
- Jordan Young – Guitar
Awards and Nominations
Year Organisation Nominated work Award Result 2010 BBC Sound of 2011 Mona Sound of 2011[1] Nominated MTV Awards Mona Brand New for 2011[2] Won References
- ^ a b Sound of 2011 - Longlist BBC, Retrieved 2010-12-07.
- ^ a b c MTV - Brand New for 2011 - Artist Profile: Mona, Retrieved 2011-01-18.
- ^ a b Mona - Debut Album - Release Date Amazon, Retrieved 2011-01-28.
- ^ NME - Bands for 2011 - Mona NME, Retrieved 2011-01-28.
- ^ a b Mona - MySpace Profile, Retrieved 2011-01-28.
- ^ a b Mona sign to Island and Mercury' Crazed Hits, Retrieved 2011-06-10.
- ^ Jools Holland - Tracklisting - Series 37; Episode 10 BBC, Retrieved 2011-01-28.
- ^ Mona - Debut Single - 'Listen tTo Your Love' Amazon, Retrieved 2011-01-28.
- ^ Mona - Second Single - 'Trouble On the Way' Amazon, Retrieved 2011-01-28.
- ^ http://www.chartstats.com/release.php?release=50279
External links
Categories:- Musical quintets
- Alternative rock groups from Ohio
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