The Monochrome Set

A London concert by The Monochrome Set, the British new wave group formed in Hornsey in 1978, at West Hampstead Arts Club, a London venue that hosts concerts and shows.

The Monochrome Set formed in Hornsey in 1978 and became part of the post-punk scene that developed after the first wave of punk. Their debut album, Strange Boutique, appeared on Tapete in 1980. Early releases came out on Rough Trade before the group moved to Din Disc, a Virgin offshoot, and later recorded several albums for Cherry Red, which also featured them on its Pillows and Prayers compilation.

The group split in 1985, then returned over the following decade for live dates and further studio recordings. After a break of more than ten years, they reformed full time in 2010, touring the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA, and have since released new studio albums.

The current line-up includes original members Bid (guitar and vocals) and Andy Warren (bass), with Dave Morgan on drums, Athen Ayren on keyboards and the return of Foz on guitar. Now in their 48th year, the band are starting a new series of gigs to promote their latest album, drawing on songs from across their career.