Mark Bown and Gerard Johnson -composer and, musical director for Saint Etienne otherwise known as Funky Monkey.

The duo’s mix of big beat antics, even bigger riffs and cinematic lounge collude to provide hip-swivellin action. This is the mutant offspring of hip, dub funk, smokey jazz joints and the theme from Mission Impossible. – THE GUARDIAN

They released three albums: Come Together People of Funk, Superfox and Join us in Tomorrow which appeared in the independent chart and enjoyed commercial and critical success.

Their latest album, released on Record Store Day 2019, ”The Forgotten World of Treecastle” is a soundtrack for a story co-written with Anthony Daniels (C3PO from Star Wars)

CRITICAL REVIEWS FOR FUNKY MONKEY

“Give them the next Bond score, now!” – MUZIK

“Funky Monkey mixes rich orchestral strings, funky beats and gliding melancholic melodies into a captivating soundclash.” – DJ Magazine

“Equal to Air in the league table of emotional poignancy, but not quite as pretentious. As clever as Kruder and Dorfmeister but not as well hooked-up. As deep as Massive Attack, but not from Bristol. Genius comedown classics – and we don’t say that lightly round here.” – MixMag

“Atmospheric modus operandi” – Q

“Downtempo album of the year” – i-D Magazine