Life In Mono are a Bristol-based band forging a dark, immersive sound that blends post-metal and post-rock into something uniquely atmospheric. Drawing inspiration from icons like Brutus, Portishead, Deftones, and PJ Harvey, their music bristles with raw energy and emotional depth.

Life In Mono are James Davis, Adam DT, Sarah Clayton and Mike Gill.
Their EP, If I Could Sleep, earned BBC Introducing Spotlight status, with Radio 1 airplay cementing their place as one of the UK’s most compelling underground acts. With their debut album currently in the works, the band are set to expand their sonic vision even further.
Following standout headline performances at Exchange, Crofters Rights and Rough Trade Bristol — where fans travelled from across the South West — Life In Mono have built a loyal following through shows described by reviewers as “crackling with intensity.”
Reviewed by the likes of RTÉ and Bristol Gig Guide, and regularly interviewed by BBC Bristol for their experience as local artists, Life In Mono have become a vital voice in the city’s music scene. Featured on BBC News for their wider impact, they continue to bring their electrifying live energy to festivals and venues across the UK. They’re a band not just to watch — but to feel.
