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2024 TRMA Horizon Award Winner
Songwriter, former environmental scientist, amateur beach bum, aspiring boat captain, award-winning musician.
After a near fatal car accident at age 16, monallo picked up a guitar and began writing songs. He played in various bands over the next few years until losing his voice completely at 23. Not sure if he would be able to sing or even talk well going forward, monallo put it all on the line after the ensuing vocal cord surgery and began writing, recording and touring more than ever before.
Inspired by real-life experiences and the world that surrounds us all, monallo's warm sound, vivid imagery and organic style produces songs that are both true to the heart and easy to listen to. Some are lighthearted, some are heartfelt, but they each set a relaxing, down-to-earth tone that we can all enjoy.
Listeners describe his live performances as “authentic” and “genuine”. In 2024 monallo won the TRMA Horizon Award, given to an up and coming artist in recognition of their promise in songwriting and performing.
monallo's third EP "Songs from the Sand" was released July 2024 and is available wherever you listen to music.
As a former environmental scientist, monallo is passionate about the environment, with an especially soft spot for any body of water. monallo has been recognized as a Global Ambassador for the "Plastic Ocean Project” since 2018. A percentage of proceeds from all shows and album sales are donated to POP. In 2019, monallo was recognized as a BYObottle Artist, joining highly touted artists all working to make the music industry more sustainable.
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