VIA PRESS RELEASE | With The Monochrome Set—Radio Sessions (Marc Riley BBC 6 Music 2011-2022) we revive the great tradition of releasing radio sessions of great (independent) acts. And what could be more natural than starting our series with a band that represents the indie ethos like few others in following their own unique artistic vision without compromise.
The most unique thing about the radio session recordings is that they encompass a mixture of concert and studio. The bands are freer than in studio recordings at the same time more focused than in live performances—gems from the bands repertoire which might not have been played live are often preserved only in the radio sessions.
The Monochrome Set—Radio Sessions contains all the BBC 6 sessions recorded for and hosted by the great Marc Riley from the years 2011–2022. 32 songs in total including well-known hits like “Eine Symphonie des Grauens,” “Jet Set Junta,” and “Alphaville” as well as fantastic versions of seldom heard or not so well-known songs like “Rain Check” or “Hip Kitten Spinning Chrome.”
With the kind support of the BBC, we are now able to release these recordings of the most demonstrably intelligent, dark, witty and British of all guitar pop bands on record for the first time. Radio Sessions” by The Telescopes and Comet Gain are planned for the near future. Stay tuned!
