Indie-Folk Artist BLUE MONKEY Drops New Single "Common Enemies" TODAY
BLUE MONKEY
— FOLK SINGER/SONGWRITER —
RELEASES UNVARNISHED SINGLE
“COMMON ENEMIES”
TODAY
ACCOMPANIED BY ARTISTIC LYRIC VIDEO
Above: “Common Enemies” single artwork
NASHVILLE, TN (November 22, 2024) — Blue Monkey, the sonic persona of Charlee Remitz — who has received praise from LA Weekly, American Songwriter, and Alternative Press — is pulling back the curtain on friendships in their newest unvarnished single “Common Enemies,” released today. Providing a new outlook on what it means to be free of categorization and societal standards Blue Monkey has created a sound that lives in the in-betweens: it’s folk that doesn’t stick to the script, ambient pop that refuses the gloss, a lyrical story that dives for the heart.
“Common Enemies” exposes the tenderness, the betrayal, and the competition hiding just beneath the surface of most friendships. The track doesn’t ask permission to go dark; it leans into the real places, the spaces where friendship gets tangled with resentment and personal agendas, where human connection’s rough edges are exposed.
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In Blue Monkey’s universe, the boundaries between creator and creation dissolve, enabling art to flourish in its most genuine and primal form. Blue Monkey shares, “The moniker, in a way, removes the presence of impact, returning the art to its most primitive stages — creation, or else.” This signifies a break from rigid identities, inviting listeners to step beyond the limits of the self. Blue Monkey delves into the essence of retaining childlike imagination, encouraging us to fully embrace our potential without the constraints imposed by society.
Blue Monkey (Chuen), the 11th sign of the Mayan Zodiac, symbolizes the birth of creativity for humanity, uniting the past, present, and future. For Charlee Remitz, it transcends the idea of an alter ego, becoming a gateway to freedom — where the weight of an inherited name can be cast aside, and fresh seeds of creativity can bloom in an expansive garden.
Blue Monkey’s whimsical perspective on life has ignited more than just a revival of artistry; it has initiated a homecoming. This outlook encourages a return to patience, advocating for a journey through life filled with joy rather than obligation. With intentionality at its heart, Blue Monkey investigates the idea that art can lead the way, where cultivating patience gives rise to freedom, allowing for a detachment from the constraints of time and creating abundant opportunities for the most inspired creations to emerge.
Above: Blue Monkey; Credit: Brinson + Banks
Blue Monkey introduced this new persona with the release of “Pylons” on August 16 and “Pretty Things” on September 13. “Pylons,” with its fitting 11:11 runtime — a nod to its Mayan influence — paints a picture of life in Nebraska, where simplicity thrives and stars illuminate the sky. Meanwhile, “Pretty Things” celebrates the transformative power of aesthetics, exploring how the way we adorn our surroundings can profoundly impact our lives, striving to bring that truth into focus.
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Blue Monkey is about refusing categorization, working in a folk-pop hybrid that feels limitless, a place where banjo riffs meet airy synths, and the result feels like it was always meant to be. The music becomes a release — a way for the artist to strip down identity, reinvent, and give listeners a way into that freedom, too. With vivid lyrics that invite listeners to question, reflect, and reclaim, Blue Monkey is carving out a space that’s wholly their own. Their work is a call to all who want to transcend boundaries — of genre, of self — to explore, play, and live without labels.
As Blue Monkey continues to transform, they aspire for their music to serve as a permission slip for others to explore, play, and redefine their identities without boundaries.
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