The Monotypes

The band consists of four friends from Stockholm , Sweden . Vocalist Mike Szymanski knows how to put on a show, down the beers, and have a knack for writing deceptively simple melodies. Guitarist Erik Eriksson also joins in on the vocals, his fragile voice a contrast to Mike's distinctive vibrato. Driving the rhythm is Kerem Yazar on bass (a man with a hidden sensitive side) and Doc, their Keith Moon-inspired drummer, principal lyricist and visionary. They released their debut album, There's Hope, on independent label Dilemma Recordings in May '03 and since then have been busy touring clubs and festivals, supporting the likes of The Datsuns and Mando Diao, earning a reputation as a great live band. One of their songs, "Dead Streets" was featured in the shower scene of Grey's Anatomy, from the episode It's the End of the World, Part 1.