We are pleased to introduce you to 10 Ton Monkey.

10 Ton Monkey are a three-piece funk rock powerhouse hailing from the heart of Devon.

Combining the groove-heavy backbone of funk with the raw intensity of rock. Their sound draws from a diverse blend of influences: the soulful grit of blues, the lyrical flow of hip-hop and the heavy riffs of metal.

Formed from a shared love of pushing musical boundaries, the trio has developed a unique style that thrives on tight rhythms, explosive energy and dynamic shifts.

Their live performances are a high-octane blend of attitude, grit and infectious grooves, ensuring no audience member can stand still. With roots in diverse genres, 10 Ton Monkey aren’t afraid to explore the unexpected, delivering a sonic experience that is equal parts head-banging and hip-shaking.

Devon may be their home, but their sound is destined to break beyond borders.

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Vibrant album cover for 10 Ton Monkey’s “Shindig” EP, colourful roaring gorilla graphic with explosive pink, yellow, and blue background. — Photo Credit: 10 Ton Monkey

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Interview: 10 Ton Monkey

Who is in the band?

Sam Hall, Jason Mills, and Phil Winters.

Where are you from? / Where are you based now?

Devon & Devon.

What are your musical influences?

Jimi Hendrix, The Stooges, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Beastie Boys and Parliament.

Tell us more about 10 Ton Monkey.

We are a new original trio looking for gigs, radio play, managers & record labels. We have a strong 2 hours of all original materials. Our live performance is hard-hitting and full of energy.

Tell us more about your latest release, ‘Shindig The EP’.

We released our very first EP on 01/11/24, and it is on our website for free download and also available to stream on all the major platforms.

What inspired ‘Shindig The EP’?

New bass player and finally getting the sound we’ve been looking for.

10 Ton Monkey blend funk’s groove with rock’s raw intensity, mixing blues, hip-hop, and metal influences. Their high-energy live shows combine tight rhythms and dynamic shifts, creating a unique sound that keeps audiences moving. Though rooted in Devon, their music aims to break borders.

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– Darren Branch

Darren Branch’s first love was Heavy Metal, sparked by seeing Iron Maiden live at the Cornwall Coliseum in 1984 at the age of 13. His passion for grassroots music grew after discovering the vibrant local scene around Daylight Recording Studios in Honiton during the late 1980s. Having lived in Honiton and Exeter, Darren now lives in South Somerset and enjoys spending time in South Carolina. He stays deeply connected to the Southwest’s emerging bands—often through families that keep the scene alive. Outside music, he builds websites, reads business books, and participates in English Premier League Fantasy Football.

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