Winners of "Best Indie Rock Artist" at the 2012 Artists in Music Awards, and now nominated for "Best International Artist" in the LA Music Awards, 2012 has been good to Sydney's alternative/indie rock buzz act Monks of Mellonwah, who are also celebrating the release of their ambitious new EP “Neurogenesis”. Contributing to "Neurogenesis" were Jeff Bova (Eric Clapton, Herbie Hancock, Michael Jackson), renowned engineer Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Muse, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers), and Sydney producer Ryan Miller (RM Music).

"Neurogenesis" features 4 alternative rock tracks that explore a range of concepts from Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb in 'Neurogenesis' to the longing for life in 'Neverending Spirit'. "Neverending Spirit", an ode to a lost loved ones and the enduring nature of humanity, has an emotionally charged music video that the Monks have teamed up with HIP Video Promo (Johnny Cash, Bon Iver) to release. Currently the Monks are preparing for an Australian tour and also booking U.S dates for 2012.