Sound Premiere: The Mono LPs, L.O.V.E. & H.A.T.E.

by | Oct 14, 2016

L.O.V.E. & H.A.T.E. is the lead single taken from their new album, State of Decay. It’s a punchy song that makes a poignant statement about how love and hate can be as small as two people in a relationship or as big as two countries at war.

Ste Reid, singer, songwriter and guitarist told RockShot Magazine a little more about the song L.O.V.E. & H.A.T.E

“There’s a thin line between love & hate and how trust can fall apart when emotions run high. The song was born when a manager, who won’t be named, messed the band around and how something so small can be blown up into something so big. But it’s the same in love… just ask my bird!”

The Mono LPs have to be Liverpool’s most  “new” loved post-rock band. Their music is a clever creation of, riff driven rock ‘n’ roll with a twist of cello. Their local BBC radio station has said that they are a “Fantastic band. They just keep getting better and better!”

With a catalogue of gigs including supports and guest spots with The Maccabees and British Sea Power, they have created their own unique sound, one that is full of simple and effective riffs and downright sing-able ear-worms.

Fans include names such as Elvis Costello, Blood Red Shoes and Kyle Falconer from The View who loves the “outstanding vocals”.

The video for L.O.V.E. & H.A.T.E has been released today and shows the band Ste Reid (Vox, Songwriter & Guitar) Vicky Mutch (Cello & Backing Vox) Chris Barlow (Bass) and Daniel Beech (Drums) have fun with multiple exposures.

The single launch for L.O.V.E. & H.A.T.E is at The Buyers Club, Liverpool on 3rd November and the album launch for States Of Decay is on 10th November.

The album is on Pledge Music now for pre-order http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/statesofdecay

You can catch up with the Mono LPs here: Website — Facebook — Twitter — Instagram — Soundcloud

 

Jess Ball (Press)

Jess Ball Confronts The Reality Of OCD On Powerful New Single ‘Kiddin’’

Australian alt-pop artist Jess Ball continues her emergence as one of the most intriguing new voices in the genre with the release of her latest single, Kiddin’, a deeply personal track inspired by her experiences living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

James & Steven (Sam Vermeulen)

James Bourne And Steven Sater Unveil Dark New Musical ‘Murder At The Gates’ As First Track Featuring Gaten Matarazzo Arrives

James Bourne and acclaimed playwright Steven Sater have joined forces for Murder At The Gates, a brand-new musical more than a decade in the making, with the concept album set for release on 1st July 2026.

Ferris & Sylvester (Press)

Ferris & Sylvester Confront Insecurity On New Single ‘Jealous’ Ahead Of Third Album ‘It’s A Joy To Be Alive’

Ferris & Sylvester have unveiled their latest single, Jealous, offering another heartfelt preview of their forthcoming third album It’s A Joy To Be Alive, due for release on 14th August via the duo’s own Archtop Records label.

Basht. (Polocho)

Basht. Share Powerful New Single ‘Keira Knightley’ Ahead Of Debut Album ‘Poor Advice’

Dublin’s fast-rising post-punk outfit Basht. continue their impressive ascent with the release of their latest single, Keira Knightley, the newest preview of their forthcoming debut album Poor Advice, due for release on 9th October via LAB Records.

TV Priest (Charles Gall)

TV Priest Return With Ferocious New Single ‘The Mud Never Dries’

London post-punk provocateurs TV Priest have made a powerful return with their first new music in four years, unveiling the blistering new single The Mud Never Dries.

Lzzy & Joe Unplugged @ Islington Assembly Hall (Kalpesh Patel)Lzzy & Joe Unplugged @ Islington Assembly Hall (Kalpesh Patel)

Lzzy & Joe Bring Halestorm’s Heart To London’s Islington Assembly Hall

Just days after tearing up Download Festival with the full Halestorm line-up, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger strip everything back for a sold-out evening at Islington Assembly Hall. The result is not a quiet, polite acoustic set. Instead, Lzzy + Joe Unplugged feels like an intimate gathering where stories, songs and decades of shared history are placed front and centre.

Borderline (Tom Grut)

Borderline Announce Self-Titled Debut Album And Share Infectious New Single ‘That Girl’

Rising New Zealand quartet Borderline have unveiled details of their long-awaited debut album, Borderline, alongside the release of their vibrant new single That Girl and an accompanying music video inspired by classic Saturday morning mystery cartoons.

Blossoms (Press)

Blossoms Announce Sixth Album ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ And Their Biggest UK Arena Tour Yet

Stockport favourites Blossoms have unveiled details of their sixth studio album, Songs From The Wedding Cake, dropping on 2nd October. Alongside the album announcement, the band have shared the infectious new single Meet Me In Love and confirmed a major UK arena tour for late 2026 – their largest headline run to date.

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This

Share Thing