Monophonics

Originally an instrumental psychedelic soul/heavy-duty funk band, Monophonics has recently added a keyboardist and vocalist to its base of guitar, sax, trumpet and drums. Each song comes as a burst of energy with a steady backbone of jazzy melody. Last month, the band released its 7-inch single Like Yesterday, and rumor has it that an LP is forthcoming later in the year. - Mat Weir sanjose.com