Biography
Monk Turner offers the soundtrack to your less than perfect holiday season with his upcoming release, Holiday Party!. The album is an acoustic jazzy exploration of the bittersweet joys of November, December, and January. It captures a lively, communal party vibe with ambient chatter, echoing the playful energy of The Beach Boys classic Party!. Lead single “I Wish the Holidays Could Last All Year” expresses the longing for warmth and togetherness to extend beyond a single season, while “Happy Holiday Heartbreak” reflects the sadness and awkwardness of spending the holidays with family after a breakup. “Elf on the Shelf” (sung by his daughter) tells a whimsical story of mischievous holiday surveillance, full of playful imagery and fun instrumental moments, and “Friendsgiving” celebrates friendship as a chosen family, turning a stressful holiday gathering into a joyful, inclusive experience.
This album marks the 32nd release in Monk Turner’s catalog. Known for inventive arrangements, clever lyricism, and a playful approach to melody, he draws from a wide ranging musical background that transcends traditional genre boundaries. His recent projects include Emotional Baggage (songs based on 16 emotions), Divided States (songs about division), God Complex (songs about the Greek gods), Instrumental Friends Part 3 (instrumental songs about his friends), and Kaleidoscope (songs about color), each reflecting his inventive approach to composing music guided by a unifying concept.
This album marks the 32nd release in Monk Turner’s catalog. Known for inventive arrangements, clever lyricism, and a playful approach to melody, he draws from a wide ranging musical background that transcends traditional genre boundaries. His recent projects include Emotional Baggage (songs based on 16 emotions), Divided States (songs about division), God Complex (songs about the Greek gods), Instrumental Friends Part 3 (instrumental songs about his friends), and Kaleidoscope (songs about color), each reflecting his inventive approach to composing music guided by a unifying concept.
