Monica and The Explosion
Swedish solo punk artist Monica and The Explosion is Monica Welander, an acoustic punk rock artist from, Sweden.
Since the release of her debut album in 2007 she has been touring all around the world, solo or with a band, and has aroused great interest and respect for her dynamic live performances and her songs.
The sound is best described as ‘jukebox punk’ – acoustic rock n’roll with attitude. She released her latest album ‘Keep it Alive!’ (Hands Up Music) in August 2013 joined by bassist Ian Stapleton and drummer Rob Baylis (both of The Destructors). Vive Le Rock Magazine (UK), nov/dec 2013:
Album review: KEEP IT ALIVE!
Swedish singer-songwriter’s third album is an acoustic delight.
8/10
“…the high energy gutsy songstress sings her heart out for 13 memorable short, sharp songs. There is a rush of adrenaline that explodes from her frantic strumming and a vocal drawl full of feeling and power which plays off against some of her tongue-twisting lyrics, radiating attitude and defiance.”
8pm, $10
