Monograf is the solo-project of Erik Normann Aanonsen (Moddi, Ingvild Østgård, Steigtind). Hailing from Bodø in Norway, his music has undoubtedly been affected by the post-rock influences present in the music scene there since the beginning of the millennium. Moving from Bodø to study jazz at the Norwegian Academy of Music in 2008, he after a while refuted the jazz taught there, thinking it meaningless to play music if there is nothing you want to communicate (except your own skill), and found what he was seeking in the Norwegian folk music section at the Academy. Getting to know the people there he and a couple of friends started Steigtind, a acoustic folk band combining Norwegian folk music, elements of progressive music and the freer forms of jazz.

After Steigtind went on hiatus he kept the music (and fiddle player) from Steigtind and started Monograf. Originally intended to be an outlet for all he music they wrote, from modern classical to pop and even latino, he finally realised that his heart lay in Norwegian folk music and post-rock. Having never heard someone combine the two, they went on to explore this direction.

Monograf started out as a duo, then became a trio and is now a full band. While still a trio, they recorded and released an EP (entirely DIY) in December 2009 entitled Hope., and recorded it live in studio to make it sound as close to the concert setting as possible.

Usually a band, Erik also performs solo when the band can't join, then the music naturally focuses more on the singer/songwriter aspect of the project with minimalistic well-chosen guitarmelodies and the vocals and lyrics receiving a larger role.