Moshi Moshi Records facts for kids

Moshi Moshi Records is a special kind of music company called an independent record label. This means it's not owned by a huge corporation. It was started in London in October 1998 by three friends: Adrian Pike, Michael McClatchey, and Stephen Bass. The name "Moshi Moshi" comes from the Japanese way of saying "hello" on the telephone.

After a few years, Adrian Pike left, and Michael and Stephen continued to run the label. Today, Moshi Moshi Records does more than just release music. It also has a management company that helps artists like Metronomy and Slow Club with their careers.

The label is famous for helping many talented artists get their start. Some of the well-known musicians who have released music with Moshi Moshi include Florence and the Machine, Bloc Party, Hot Chip, Kate Nash, and Lykke Li. The 50th album released by the label was Re-Arrange Us by the band Mates Of State in 2008.

What is the Singles Club?

Moshi Moshi has a cool project called the Singles Club. This club focuses on releasing single songs from new and exciting artists. It's a way for the label to introduce fresh talent to the world.

Through the Singles Club, bands like Florence And The Machine, Friendly Fires, and Lykke Li released some of their early work. This helped them become the famous artists they are today.

Live Music and Festivals

Moshi Moshi Records loves live music and often hosts its own concerts and events. For a while, they held a monthly show in Dalston, a neighborhood in London. They have also put on concerts at famous London venues like the Hoxton Bar & Kitchen and the Buffalo Bar.

The label is also a big part of music festivals around the world.

• Iceland Airwaves: For many years, Moshi Moshi has had its own stage at this festival in Reykjavik, Iceland. They have brought amazing bands like Metronomy, Hot Chip, and Florence and the Machine to perform.
• Other Festivals: You can also find Moshi Moshi stages at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, England, and the SWN festival in Cardiff, Wales.

These live events have featured performances from many great artists, including The XX, Fleet Foxes, and the Dirty Projectors.

Compilation Albums

A compilation album is a collection of songs from different artists. Moshi Moshi has released compilation albums to showcase the music from its label.

In 2008, the company released Moshi Moshi Singles Compilation. This album included songs from artists like Kate Nash, Late of the Pier, and Friendly Fires. A second compilation album came out in 2010, featuring newer artists who had joined the label, such as Florence and the Machine.

Artists on the Label

Moshi Moshi has worked with a huge number of artists over the years. Here are some of them:

See also

In Spanish: Moshi Moshi Records para niños

• List of record labels
• A side project of the Disco Biscuits
• Moshi moshi at Wiktionary