Bio: Crossing the boundaries of traditional rock and pop, their trip-hop, soulful, jam infused sound has emerged as something completely fresh to the ears of the world. After many months of turning rough ideas into sonic art, Vanilla Monk emerges with the ten song collection titled “Parallels”. Vanilla Monk is poised to pave the way for a new kind of band, a new kind of music.

“Parallels” shadows the common path Matt Farr and Craig Stevens have taken as musicians and songwriters to land where they are today. Just as the title track explains, the music blends the duo’s diverse musical backgrounds while telling stories of common life circumstances. Almost a year in the making, “Parallels” is full of deep textures, melodic vocals, and trip-hop grooves. Collaborating with dynamic vocalist Audrey Assad, world class drummer Matt Crowning, Vanilla Monk’s music is developing the unique character the group was hoping for. Departing from the norm, and bringing a new sound, a new vibe, to a wide variety of music fans.