As major record companies continue to lose their monopolized stronghold on the music industry, it's refreshing to witness the birth of new, much more cohesive, artist driven/founded labels. In keeping with this growing trend is Berlin's Monkeytown Records. Founded by 'the two guys' from Modeselektor, Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary, Monkeytown is a platform for artists of electro, and was established to support the scene and its talent during the international financial crisis. Painter, Graphic artist, and up and coming producer of electro, Siriusmo, is Monkeytown's first artist, and his promising debut on the label, 'The Uninvited Guest' bodes well for all involved with this new musical enterprise.
The EP Modeselektion Vol. 01 #1
is featured in Update #033:
Ninja Tune XX, Flying Lotus, Radio Slave
September has come and gone and left us with more great releases than there's pebbles on a beach. First and foremost this has been the month of Ninja Tune. The legendary label celebrates its 20th anniversary with two massive compilations of exclusive material, more...
The EP Modeselektion Vol. 01 #1
was top 5 in Best Rated Releases of Week #38
The EP Modeselektion Vol. 01 #1
was reviewed:
Modeselektor launch their Modeselektion series! The first to deliver the goods are Ramadanman and Bok Bok, who each contribute stumbling grimestep tracks the way the Modies like 'em. Their own 'VW Jetta' heads the same direction, albeit with a little more horsepower under the hood.
The EP Modeselektion Vol. 01 #1
was picked!
