Bombay Monkey
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Bombay Monkey are a UK indie-pop electronic music group from Crowborough and Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England, United Kingdom
History
The band was formed by Guy Martin and Andrew Organ in 2003. The then duo created music with Rosko John of Archive and original Scratch Perverts member First Rate, playing their first gigs at The Forum Tunbridge Wells
Bombay Monkey went on to release a series of three mainly instrumental electronic albums during the period 2005-2008, with various guest singers and musicians including scratch DJ and producer Mr Thing.
Dave Tonkinsmith (vocals) came on board in 2013 and as the band worked on a series of songs for the album release Dark Flow released on BBE Barely Breaking Even Records in 2014.[1] CJ Thorpe (bass guitar) joined the band in 2016 after performing together at a David Bowie tribute concert.
Since 2016, the band have attracted a wider audience with original performance material being of a more indie-pop style. They are recognizable on stage by their unique custom sun-goggles[2] which, along with their distinctive logo, were created by Brighton-based artist Mark Culmer aka Medina.
Members
- Andrew Organ - vocals (2003–present)
- Guy Martin - midi/VJ (2003–present)
- Dave Tonkinsmith - vocals (2013–present)
- CJ Thorpe - bass guitar (2016–present)
Discography
Albums
- Vanish! - Released 2005
- Time Travellers - Released 2006
- 130 Astronauts - Released 2008 [3][4]
- Dark Flow 2014 - Released 2014 BBE Barely Breaking Even Records
References
- ^ "BOMBAY MONKEY - BBE Records - Barely Breaking Even". BBE Records - Barely Breaking Even. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ "Bombay Monkey wear Ijaak Eyewear". iJaak | Sunglasses - Snowgoggles. 2013-04-09. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ Bruce, Sophie. "BBC - Music - Review of Bombay Monkey - 130 Astronauts". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Bombay Monkey – 130 Astronauts - The Skinny". theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2018.