MONARCH

ON TOUR IN AUGUST 2023

Monarch (El Paraiso Records) is a psychedelic four piece based out of San Diego, California . Since 2014 Monarch has risen the ranks of the fertile San Diego psych rock scene, Playing alongside SD alumni Earthless , Astra , Sacri Monti . Carving out their distinct combination of crafty songwriting paired with a generous dose of sonic experimentation. Recording their self-titled EP and 2016 Debut release “Two Isles” with Brian Ellis of Astra the first taste of Monarch was out via El Paraiso records . Met with widespread praise, Monarch took to touring the west coast of America , all the while writing material for their 2019 Sophomore release “Beyond The Blue Sky ”. Poised with plans for expansive 2020 tours of European festivals and the West coast following the album’s release were unfortunately met by the world wide pandemic. Not one’s to waste time Monarch went right back to writing for their 3rd record . This time teaming up with legendary Shags Chamberlain to record their most considered effort yet Due Summer 2023 along with a Performance at Portugals Sonic Blast Fest.