The Monroes were a new wave/power pop band from San Diego, California, known for their distinctive sound in the early 1980s. Their music style is characterized by a combination of catchy guitar riffs and synthesizer melodies, often underpinned by a strong rhythmic base. The band's most influential work and signature song is "What Do All the People Know," which reached number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982. Though their active years were short-lived, The Monroes are remembered for their contribution to the new wave music scene.