Unexpected and eclectic at every turn, The Mono LPs’ sophomore effort finds a band determined to break away from the conventional “second album” to deliver one more directly plugged-in to our contemporary listening habits. Play it backwards, play it forwards, play it in any order; just make sure you don’t skip a beat. A record inspired-by and intended for the digital age, ‘Shuffle/Play’ finds a band surfing through a range of moods, styles and genres with algorithmic abandon as they seek to emulate the sensation of a playlist on random. Created by accident, The Mono LPs started when Ste Reid chanced upon Vicky (then-Mutch), a relation of Elvis Costello, in a coffee shop. Intrigued by the huge case Vicky was holding, Ste asked her what string instrument she was playing -the rest is history. With the unusual addition of a cello into the mix, The Mono LPs’ distinct baroque-fuelled, bluesy rock ‘n’ roll sound has earned them a dedicated fanbase including Mick Jones, Alan McGee, Blood Red Shoes andThe View. Amidst the randomness though, the songs of ‘Shuffle/Play’ are united in their thoughtful exploration of emotions through all seasons.