Like Monroe

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Like Monroe
Origin Houston, Texas, United States
Genres Metalcore, post-hardcore
Years active2012–present
Labels Good Fight, eOne
MembersTy Johnson
Wade Concienne
Alex Lofton
Nathan Richie
Past membersJacob Cardinal
Chris Deckard
Website Like Monroe on Facebook

Like Monroe is an American metalcore band from Houston, Texas. They formed in the spring of 2012 and were signed to Good Fight Music and eOne Music a year after their formation. They released their debut album Things We Think, But Never Speak on October 14, 2014 through eOne Music.

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History

Formation of Like Monroe (2012–2013)

Like Monroe was first announced in 2012 after member changes were made and the music started to move in a different direction. Ty Johnson, Wade Concienne, Alex Lofton, and Jacob Cardinal were all members in the previous A Candle Lit City [1] (formed in 2006) with a completely different vocal approach, musical content, and overall purpose. The band released their first single "The Enemy" in November 2013 and introduced themselves into the music scene.

Signing to Goodfight and first album (2014–2016)

On March 4 the band announced through their official Facebook page that they have signed with Good Fight and eOne Music to release their debut album later that fall. The band tapped producer Drew Fulk for their record and would release the first single "The Hills" off the upcoming album in September of that year. The band was able to land a support slot for All That Remains and AVATAR for a string of shows in September.

In support of their new record Things We Think, But Never Speak the band embarked on a fall tour with Eyes Set To Kill and Scare Don't Fear.

The new year would have the band on the road again continuing the support of their new record and they would tour with Mushroomhead, The Family Ruin and Thira.

This would be continued by another tour with The Animal in Me, The Things They Carried and Darkness Divided.

In May the band was able to land a slot on The Bud Light Rivercity Rockfest at the AT&T Centre in San Antonio, Texas with big-name acts such as Linkin Park, Papa Roach, Anthrax, Drowning Pool and more.

A music video was released for the band's cover of "Can't Feel My Face" by The Weeknd on August 31 and gave fans a chance to see their unique approach to a big hit single. The band went on tour early 2016 with Exotype and is expected to release the follow up to Things We Think, But Never Speak sometime late 2016.

Members

Discography

Like Monroe discography
Studio albums1
Music videos4
EPs1
Singles6

Studio albums

YearAlbum details
2014 Things We Think, But Never Speak [2]

Singles

YearSongAlbum
2013"The Enemy"Single

Music videos

YearSongAlbumDirectorTypeLink
2016"So Beautiful" Things We Think, But Never Speak Wade Concienne & Alex Lofton
2014"The Hills" Things We Think, But Never Speak Aaron Marsh
2013"The Enemy" (Single)SingleChristopher Jon Puga [3] Lyric Video

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References

  1. "An old friend with a new name, get to know Like Monroe". 3 July 2013.
  2. "Things We Think, But Never Speak". itunes.apple.com. Oct 14, 2014. Retrieved Oct 14, 2014.
  3. "Like Monroe - The Enemy (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube .