Haystack Monolith
- Mark Urban
- Feb 16
- 1 min read
Electronic Press Kit
Musician | Performer | Community Music Leader
Bio
Haystack Monolith is Mark Urban (guitar and voice) and Seth Bennett (double bass).
Their songs draw inspiration from the natural world and everyday experiences—from the overlooked to the fantastical. With influences ranging from Dada to dancehall, they create worlds where the imagination can roam free. Their distinctive approach to performance weaves together structure, improvisation, and audience participation, bringing an exploratory spirit to each show and creating an experience that feels intimate, playful, and celebratory.
Musical Style & Influences
Genre: Experimental / Folk / Punk
The music blends elements of:
Word play
Folk instrumentation and storytelling
Improvisation
Rhythmic
Links
Links to streaming platforms:
Performance Experience
Live Performances Examples
Special guest for Tom Robinson - King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow.
Warm up for Glenn Matlock - The Rio, Newport.
Various festivals include - Kelburn Castle, Eden, Solfest...
Pecha Kucha, Creative Dundee - Boner Hall, Dundee
Community Music
Preschool music and movement sessions
Songwriting workshops for all ages
Interactive sound making experiences for all ages
Press & Reviews
A Celtic Fable painted in Day-Glow and electroshocked into the 21st Century.
It’s fun, relentless, and it’s brilliant. Fresh on the Net (recording)
Wonderful rhyming folk tales and fables, a natural storyteller. The Skinny (performance)
Booking & Contact
For bookings, press inquiries, and collaboration:
Email: urbmark@googlemail.com
Location: Scotland
Available For:
Concert performances (venues, festivals, listening rooms, odd places at odd times...)
Radio sessions and interviews
Collaborative projects and residencies
Community music workshops and educational programs
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