Today, rapidly rising London-born vocalist and troubadour, JARKI MONNO reveals his highly anticipated EP MOTHER TOLD ME ‘THESE THINGS HAPPEN,’ set for release 19 January 2024 via Marshall Records.

A deeply introspective release, the poet’s latest offering traverses the constant ebb and flow of relationships, love, loss, and the importance of family. MOTHER TOLD ME ‘THESE THINGS HAPPEN’ is, in essence, the distillation of the modern human condition, and the documentation and reaffirmation of humanity’s shared experiences. We live, we all love, and we too shall pass. Make the most of the moments while you can and be present.

“People come and go in your life,” muses Jarki Monno. “Friends that have been there from day one might not be there now, but at the same time people that were never part of your life back then are a really crucial part of it now.” That realisation and the maturity that comes with it launches the next chapter for Jarki, brimming with the powerful introspection that has already turned heads by the likes of seminal tastemakers Jo Whiley and Phil Taggart – the latter describing him as the rightful heir to Loyle Carner’s throne, much to Jarki’s delight.

In this sea of constant change, Jarki Monno has found stability in the most wholesome of places, his family, and his art. The former, the inspiration behind the project’s title and the self-described rock that has seen him through the many trials and tribulations of life. The latter, a carefully honed list of passionate creatives that have helped foster Jarki’s wide-reaching talent, comfortable in himself and unafraid to lay his vulnerability bare. Now taking a small step away from rap and spoken word to embrace his singing, it’s never been more evident. “It feels beautiful that these producers that I can call friends are part of this project, and it means a lot to me,” he smiles. “They take the care and pride and love it as much as me.”