MONO TAXI are an Anglo-French musical coterie, comprising Yorkshire-born chanteuse Ellice Williams, French-born, British-hearted Antoine Collin, Parisian schoolfriend Paul Mabillot and Kent-born and raised bassist Steve Ingersent.
After featuring on last years Le Nouveau RocknRoll compilation on V2 and mailing some demos to a few British radio types they had their demo played multiple times by both Steve Lamacq and XFMs Claire Sturgess. Their DIY ethos - making their own artwork, cutting each others hair, getting friends to take photos and make lo fi videos - has enabled this savvy bunch to be more than prepared for the launch of their debut release on new indie label PLAY IT AGAIN 7 in the autumn, produced by ace newcomer Mike Crossey (, Dead 60s)
With diverse influences and cross-channel passions, ranging from Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine and Moldy Peaches to Serge Gainsbourg and the playfulness of 90s American alternative music, the cross-breed sound of MONO TAXI has taken unique shape. They have melody, charm and understated cool, with a pop sensibility, as the finely-balanced harmonies of Ellice and Antoine sit sensually on a bed of punky synth electronics. Going against the grain of all things garage and art-rock, and yet somehow fitting in perfectly, they want you to dance - but to a slightly different beat.
The tracks Kind of Better and Hardy Smile will be released on 7", and the promo CD will include two extra tracks recorded live in Paris earlier this year: Here Right Now (demo) and Must be The Weather, plus bonus live video material.
MONO TAXI are an Anglo-French musical coterie, comprising Yorkshire-born chanteuse Ellice Williams, French-born, British-hearted Antoine Collin, Parisian schoolfriend Paul Mabillot and Kent-born and raised bassist Steve Ingersent. 
