The intro is a sample of a tape being played, and resurfaces by the end of the song, due to the tape “running out,” a clever bit that Mind Monograms seems to illustrate. “ Mere Reflection” is a personal favorite, a rarity of the audible delight in Ruiz’s natural, low vocals, versus other tracks on the EP. Audio of children playing is smoothly heard, while a western and an ethereal portion of sounds emerges from guitars, setting up ominous territory yet to come. The dreaminess element of the track enters as the conversation begins, each personality distinguished as the clear voice represents the King, and the muffled vocals are the Pawn, exhibiting ranking as well- eventually reverting back to the dire feeling first felt, as the King’s laughter ends the song. The opening track, “ (King and Pawn) In Conversation,” is direct in context, creative, and inviting. After all, with a moniker dubbed “Mind Monogram,” nothing short from a few puzzles is to be expected.

While each song on Moments in Time (2015), is generally short, (the EP running under 20 minutes), the purpose within each track is properly exhibited within the time frame showcasing simplicity at it’s best. Steady success in the making, the follow-up album, AM in the PM, is set to be released from Aagoo Records in September, 2015, and picks up on hidden ideas embedded in the melodies. The project formed into more than an idea, revolving around intuitive and creative constructions in the chamber pop realm, and psych attributions.

Ruiz (vocals and guitar), Mind Monogram began, and grew with members, Christian Caro (Guitar and Omnichord), Julian Keith (Drums and Keyboard), and momentarily filling in on bass, Richard Delgado. The right words may have not yet been invented, with hope, the right placement of words will be enough to express the music, along with the moments of time all humans keep in their mind, this being one.įirst built as a solo project from Edgar A.

This artist in particular, truly came to me last year at the perfect time, and as I got to witness first hand the dedication and drive that pushed this dream, it was reciprocated harder in my own work. Music- It touches people in numerous ways, and all these artists are inventors, and dreamers, that believe in an idea strongly enough to share it with the world, despite how long the sound takes to travel. Engrossed in simple, yet intricate structures, and dreamy melodies, this band became added to my “watch list.” By the time their single,”Through the Looking Glass” was finally released, an unknown fire was lit within, and as much as I wanted to share this months ago, the construction of words not yet invented to define, posed a problem.įor my 100th post here as ‘Girl Underground’ I wanted to share an artist not yet featured, yet would embody the purpose of why I put this site together. Courtesy of Mind Monogram Via Facebook From left to right: Keith, Ruiz, and CaroĪuthor’s Note: I first stumbled across this band last year accidentally, merely browsing through clips of unreleased audio, as a teaser.

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