Monkey Swallows the Universe
Monkey Swallows the Universe are a group from Sheffield, United Kingdom, active from 2003 to 2008. They work in classic pop and rock, and are also described as an indie folk act with an acoustic sound.
Line-up
The group consists of Nat Johnson on vocals and guitar, Kevin Gori on guitar and glockenspiel, Catherine Tully on violin and recorder, Andy George on cello, and Rob Dean on drums.
Style and songs
Their music combines indie folk and indie pop, with bittersweet songs that often focus on love, jealousy, apathy, imaginary friends and pirates.
Releases and activity
The band releases two albums and receives critical acclaim for them. After a short tour of Great Britain, they announce an indefinite hiatus.
Related projects
After the group’s activity ends, Nat Johnson works on solo material and forms Nat Johnson and the Figureheads with Kevin Gori. Rob Dean joins The Pete Green Corporate Juggernaut.
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