Mono

Japanese Post-Rock Band

Mono is a British trip-hop duo consisting of vocalist Siobhan de Maré and producer Martin Virgo. They emerged in the mid-1990s and are best known for their 1997 album "Formica Blues," which was their debut release. The album garnered critical acclaim for its cinematic soundscapes and sophisticated blend of jazz, pop, and electronic music. Mono's single "Life in Mono" became a hit, thanks in part to its inclusion in the soundtrack of the 1998 film "Great Expectations." Despite the initial success, Mono did not maintain a high profile in the years that followed, and their activity as a band has been sporadic with no significant releases after "Formica Blues." Siobhan de Maré later went on to form another musical project called Violet Indiana with Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins.