From left: (1) Cover art for “Hunter”; (2) monopolice.
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Alternative rock band monopolice has just released their latest single “Hunter” on July 4. The new single is now available on all major streaming platforms and for digital download on Bandcamp.
Inspired by a love story, the track channels the emotional tension and intensity of alternative heavyweights like Muse and Deftones. “Hunter” showcases the growth of monopolice as songwriters following their earlier singles.
“We hit as hard as we can and as straightforward as we can with ‘Hunter’,” shared vocalist and primary songwriter Miguel Granada. Compared to previous releases, Granada considers “Hunter” their “most vocally demanding track” and one that took a significant effort production-wise even for a band already known to pay meticulous attention to the nuances of their music.
“I had to re-cut the vocals probably over twenty times to get it to a level we were happy with,” Granada added. “Everything on this song has its specific color of distortion in it, and every bit is carefully calculated to give it the scary precision one imagines a hunter-predator exerts.”
The release of “Hunter” sets the stage for the band’s long-anticipated debut album El Elefante, which is set to drop on July 18. In addition to “Hunter”, the album also includes the band’s previously released singles such as their debut track “A Fine Day For A Swim” and the more recent releases “Perfume” and “Legion”.
Fans will also be treated to six brand new tracks as part of the collection. “If you appreciate the many sounds and styles we put into our tracks so far, there’s more yet to discover in the rest of the album,” Granada promises.
Stream ‘Hunter’ on your favorite streaming platform. Follow @monopoliceofficial on social media to keep up to date with the latest news and updates.
Links:
- Landing page for presave / streaming – https://tsog.bfan.link/far-from-over
- Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/1qbk9NsGg0NhJxxYQSOaM6?si=3e98bd2bbe484039
- Bandcamp – https://meltrecords.bandcamp.com/track/hunter-2
Attachments:
monopolice_hunter cover art.png
monopolice – Hunter [press copy].Mp3
Song Credits
Photography by Zach Aldave
Cover art by Karl Lucente
Produced by Karl Lucente
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Miguel Granada
Recorded at Redroom Recordings
Special thanks to Bea Lim, Macoy Rosales, and Geverola Family
Song Lyrics
Fear
Do you feed on fear
The fear that you stir
In the minds of the hunted?
Life
Oh what a life
Don’t you deny
Me the ending
Thrill
What a way to feel
A slip of the will
So intoxicating
Speed
An astounding feat
Can’t admit defeat
My perfect enemy
So is this the end?
Ah it’s so beautiful
Is this the end?
Ah it’s so beautiful
Fear
Do you feed on fear
The fear that you stir
In the minds of the hunted?
Life
Oh what a life
Don’t you deny
Me the ending
Artist profile
monopolice is an alternative rock project founded by Filipino singer-songwriter and producer Miguel Lim (vocals), Karl Lucente (guitars), Amiel Cortes (guitars), Jessiree Geverola (bass), and Peter Mascariñas(drums).
What started as an experimental solo project of Lim and Lucente progressed into a full-fledged band, formed within the first rehearsal. Monopolice draws heavily from influences in 1990s and 2000s rock, art-rock, and indie-rock.
After releasing three singles over the course of a year, including their debut single “A Fine Day for a Swim” and the more recent “Legion”, monopolice is set to finally drop their debut album “El Elefante” on July 18, 2025, paving the way for the drop with a new single called “Hunter”.
Social media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monopoliceofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monopoliceofficial
For more information, visit the band’s artist page:
https://melt-records.com/artists/music/the-sound-of-go
