[Rewind & Repeat] Monét Ngo’s Debut album, ‘After School’

Tiffany Stanley

Credit: @monetngo on IG

Love, loss, and the yearnings for answers of who we are; these are all themes in Monét Ngo’s music and debut EP, ‘After School Club.’ From humble beginnings as a Vietnamese-American music teacher, Monét Ngo has really made a name for himself in the indie community. His song, Ruby Sparks, became a stand out track in the TikTok community and around the internet. He has captured everyone’s attention with his relatable lyrics and charming personality. These are some of the many aspects that shine through on his debut EP, ‘After School Club’ which was released in 2022.
 
Spanning 8 tracks, ‘After School Club,’ is the indie-pop record of your dreams; the dreams of love and the inevitable heartbreak (on songs like Ruby Sparks and Real Ass Love Story), the dreams of a future (Lonestar and Strawberry Fields), and more. Monét’s lyrics shine through brilliantly through a bedroom production. His voice also has a unique rawness to it. On top of the distant guitars, space-y synths, and soft drumming it makes everything feel so real, raw, and relatable. You feel as if you are living in his dreams. There isn’t a lot of music that cultivates this type of vibe but Monét finds a great way to showcase to listeners.
 
‘After School Club,’ is Monét Ngo’s brilliant brain in music form. With it full of songs that really feel relatable and emotional, it’s an EP that you can really get lost into. It’s an escape. Monét still may be a bit of a hidden gem but this talent definitely can’t go unnoticed. ‘After School Club’ is really made for you to listen to on repeat.