Formed by Monica Queen (vocals) and John Smillie (guitars), Thrum are an independent rock band from Glasgow. With comparisons to Lone Justice and once described as sounding like Janis Joplin fronting Teenage Fanclub, much of the strength of Thrum's guitar-driven sound is built around Monica Queen's luxurious voice, with Smillie's arrangements and guitar playing integral to achieving the complete sound. Thrum released their debut album, Rifferama in 1994, appeared on the cult tv show The Word and did a number of sessions for the then popular Mark And Lard . Monica Queen's unique vocals subsequently appeared on Belle and Sebastian's Lazy Line Painter Jane and she has provided vocals for other artists, including Chris Coco. Monica Queen and John Smillie released a further 2 beautiful albums recently under the name Monica Queen.They were 10 Sorrowful Mysteries and Return of the Sacred Heart. In 2010 Monica guested at Bellahouston park with Snow Patrol joining them for Take the Fire to the Third Bar in front of a 30,000 crowd. In 2011 Thrum reformed and released a new album (2011) called Elettrorama. They are working on a new album for release in 2013.
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