{"title":"John Monroe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Monroe is a highly talented and versatile artist who has made a significant impact on the music industry. With his unique blend of soulful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and captivating melodies, he has captivated audiences worldwide. From his early beginnings as a street performer to his rise to fame as an international sensation, John's journey is one of passion, dedication, and undeniable talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith multiple chart-topping hits under his belt, John has proven time and again that he is a force to be reckoned with in the music world. His ability to effortlessly switch between genres - from pop to rock to R\u0026amp;B - showcases his versatility as an artist. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other musicians, John's performances are always electrifying and leave audiences wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his musical prowess, John is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He actively supports various charitable organizations and uses his platform to raise awareness for important causes. Through benefit concerts and donations, he strives to make a positive impact on the lives of others.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"songs-from-the-shelf","title":"Songs from the Shelf","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaylight Saving Records release “Songs from the Shelf”, the debut EP by John Monroe aka Andrew Moore, founding member of Field Music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the release of Field Music’s second album\u003ci\u003e Tones of Town\u003c\/i\u003e in 2007 the trio of Peter Brewis, David Brewis and Andrew Moore, physically and financially wrung out by the indie circuit slog, called it quits. Peter and David both busied themselves with solo projects, eventually buying enough time and creating enough context to return as Field Music in 2010. While it may have seemed that Andrew had quietly stepped back to real life, that’s not quite the whole story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew’s presence on Field Music records continued, from sprinkling Hammond fairy dust on 2016’s \u003ci\u003e The Noisy Days Are Over\u003c\/i\u003e to his central role as composer and performer on the \u003ci\u003eMusic for Drifters\u003c\/i\u003e soundtrack. But also, and less visibly, Andrew started his own pseudonymous solo project. Backed by Peter and David, recording sessions for a dozen songs took place in 2007 and 2008, mostly piano-led, with echoes of Billy Joel’s new wave hustle, Randy Newman’s wry Americana and Todd Rundgren’s playful experimentalism. They were referred to as the “John Monroe” songs, after an old mishearing of Andrew’s name as spoken in his soft North East baritone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf course, real life has a habit of getting in the way. Time gets tight and despite sporadic attempts to finish the recordings in the intervening years, they remained on the shelf. Until now. With the Field Music schedule uncharacteristically clear and the idea for Daylight Saving Records providing new impetus, Andrew set about revamping and finalising the songs, or at least enough of the songs for an EP: an attempt to draw a line under this project which we’ve now lived with and loved for 16 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daylight Saving Records","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50975333744971,"sku":"2026623","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Songs_from_the_Shelf_-_EP_d8aeef8d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1734144844"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_e2d0f099_thumbnail_4096_6e59261b-951e-4eb1-a837-c24f95db8b82.jpg?v=1734144829","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/john-monroe.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}