Mono XL brings a fresh, authentic sound with a unique creative identity, blending big beats, blissful melodies, and poetic honesty. Led by Spanish-born Mike de Lis, Mono XL fuses nostalgic '80s rhythms and synths with retro vocals for a signature, instantly recognizable tone. Now based in London, de Lis is set to release his first full-length album, Haze Collector, an intimate exploration recorded entirely in his London studio. Produced with Piti Varela, the album weaves together rock influences, atmospheric synths, and instrumental passages for a deeply emotive journey.

A lifelong musician, de Lis grew up surrounded by instruments and polished his craft with bands like Chacales and Potencia Schach in the early 2000s. After moving to London in 2011, he focused on composition and sound design for art performances, eventually creating a home studio in 2019 that has become a creative hub for his genre-blending music.

Mono XL was born from de Lis' love for songwriting and performance, serving as a creative sanctuary that celebrates music as an end in itself. This ethos was evident in his singles “Where I Belong” and “Brown Eyes,” and continues in Haze Collector. Drawing influence from Bowie, Prince, Hot Chip, The Voidz, and Radiohead, Mono XL seamlessly bridges pop, rock, electronica, and orchestral music, with de Lis’ versatility and passion promising a lasting impact on the music scene.