“Canna-Vision”, the Corporate Rebellion Anthem By MONTE
MONTE, the Brooklyn-based punk trio led by the fiery Caitlin Montclare, has unleashed a sonic molotov cocktail with their new single "Canna-Vision." The song is a middle finger to the soul-crushing 9-5 grind, a nostalgic ode to California pop-punk with a twist, and a heady escape into a world where anxieties melt away. It's a manifesto of rebellion, delivered like a skatepark anthem, this song explodes with rebellious spirit.
From the first power chord, "Canna-Vision" throws you back to the golden age of punk, where The Lunachicks and NOFX scoffed at authority, and Bad Religion's hymns of social critique filled the streets. But MONTE isn't simply a cover band for the 80s and 90s. They take those influences and infuse them with their own fiery spirit, twisting and bending the classic sounds into something fresh and exhilarating.
Sonically, "Canna-Vision" is a kaleidoscope of California punk influences, blended with a dash of metal grit. The guitars blaze, weaving in and out with surprising chord changes and riffs. The rhythm section is the backbone of the song, with Ismael Baiz's drumming holding down "The MONTE Pocket" – a signature that adds depth and dynamism to the sound.
But "Canna-Vision" isn't glorifying escapism. It's a biting commentary on the dehumanizing grind of the modern world. Montclare's lyrics attack the 9-5 routine, asking with scathing sarcasm, "Why come into work when we are undervalued in the workplace?" It's a question that resonates with anyone who's ever felt like just another cog in the corporate machine, their dreams and aspirations sacrificed on the altar of productivity.
MONTE’S "Canna-Vision" is more than just a song; it's a movement. It's a call to arms for the undervalued, the disillusioned, the dreamers who refuse to be crushed by the system. It's a reminder that even in the darkest times, there's always a flicker of hope, a spark of rebellion that can ignite a revolution. So crank up the volume, raise your fist, and let "Canna-Vision" take you on a contact high of punk rock fury with a distinct MONTE twist.
And don't forget, keep an eye out for MONTE‘S full-length album due out late Spring/early Summer 2024. Produced by the legendary Barb Morrison who has worked with Franz Ferdinand and Blondie, and mixed by the Grammy Award-nominated Dan Malcsh and Jeremy Kinney, it promises to be a full-blown sonic assault on the senses, leaving you breathless and exhilarated by the MONTE revolution.