My Singing Monsters

My Singing Monsters started as a mobile game created by composer Matthew Russell and artist Paul Wetherell in 2012. It's not a band in the traditional sense, but a game where players collect and breed monsters that sing together on different islands. The music comes from these monsters, with tracks like 'Earth Island (do The Earthquake)' and 'Cold island' representing the sounds of specific in-game locations.

Russell handles the compositions, giving each monster and island its own melodic personality, while Wetherell designs the characters and environments. The game's appeal lies in how these elements combine, letting players arrange monsters to create layered, playful tunes rather than following a typical song structure.

Over time, the game added more islands, each with new musical themes, but it stayed focused on that core interactive experience. The music from My Singing Monsters has found listeners who enjoy its light, whimsical feel, even though it exists primarily within the game's world.