The British music magazine NME put it in a nutshell: "This is music for the Gods."
Since their formation in Tokyo in 1999, MONO have carved out a unique place for themselves in the music world. The Japanese instrumental rock band, which has just celebrated its25th anniversary. The Japanese instrumental rock band, which has just celebrated its 25th anniversary, combines orchestral arrangements with roaring shoegaze guitars to create a unique, unmistakable sound aesthetic that transcends genre boundaries.
With around 150 concerts a year and tours in over 60 countries, MONO are considered one of the busiest live bands in the world. Whether intimate club shows or monumental performances with orchestra, their epic soundscapes unfold a power that inspires audiences and critics alike. The legendary 10th anniversary concerts in New York, Tokyo, London and Melbourne, captured on the live album Holy Ground, marked just one milestone in their extraordinary career.
Last year, MONO celebrated their 25th anniversary with the release of their twelfth album OATH and an extensive anniversary tour. They return to the stage in 2025: With big emotions, epic melodies and sounds that tell stories without words.