Radio.

We've got a lot to catch up about, but first, you wanna hear new songs? I'm on the radio on Monday 5th August. That's TODAY. Made in Kent Radio, 1:15pm-ish with a LIVE ACOUSTIC SET for twenty minutes - 3 brand new, my eldest, and a song I just like - plus a chat after. Featuring and introducing one of 'The Fiestas', Reece Bailey on the bass! It coincides with lunch break for you publics and is after wake-up time for you fellow musicians, so by all means tune in, but if ya mis

Tom Monks

Aug 5, 20242 min read

I Move Too Much.

Recently after exiting a sweaty stage in a packed New Cross venue erupting with cheers, this bloke starts chatting to me. Well, not so...

Tom Monks

May 15, 20242 min read

Doing It RIGHT.

Right. I'm often asked after being on stage, where do I get that energy from? Well, here's the answer. Anyway. I've teased this album for what may seem like far too long. And trust me - it's frustrating for me too, sitting on these ancient songs that are new to you. But look, I can explain! There's doing it, and doing it RIGHT. The people I've given copies to and their "woah" reactions rather than "aww well done your first CD" have not only been reassuring, but with their own

Tom Monks

Apr 11, 20242 min read

Writing.

I never sit down and write songs. I envy people who can. I have friends who can decide to write bangers about the taps in their kitchen. Friends who can get a commission and casually write a #1. But for me they're clouds that have to be snatched from the air before they disappear into the horizon - they come without notice, you grab them already more or less fully formed, let it flow out your fingers, then refine it later. The last few weeks have been overcast. Last weekend I

Tom Monks

Feb 8, 20243 min read

Normal People.

Surreal moments are a strange aspect of being a musician. Especially considering nothing changes. Or realising those who've downright changed lives or even the world are just... normal people who are good at what they do. Late last night I had a curry with the Molotovs and most of it was spent quoting Peep Show. I've been stupidly lucky to meet and spend time with contemporaries, inspirations, and those who are in bloomin' history books. At times my life has felt like Forrest

Tom Monks

Jan 19, 20243 min read

2023.

Hours away from a fresh orbit of the sun, alongside a brilliant string of shows, 2023 has been primarily a year of recuperation, recharging, and formation - with a few firsts. Prioritising myself for the first time ever. Finishing my first album. My first full-blown solo do's without any human safety nets by my side. My first drum gigs outside a pub. My first voluntary month off! And making it a mission to attend as many gigs as I play - probably more. Blur in the sun, Oasis

Tom Monks

Dec 31, 20232 min read