Moshi Moshi Records facts for kids

Moshi Moshi Records is a music company, also known as a record label, based in London, England. It was started in 1998 by three friends: Adrian Pike, Michael McClatchey, and Stephen Bass. This label has helped many talented bands and artists share their music with the world. Some famous names they've worked with include Lykke Li, Bloc Party, Hot Chip, Kate Nash, and Florence and the Machine.

After a couple of years, Adrian Pike left. Michael McClatchey and Stephen Bass continued to run the company. Today, Moshi Moshi also helps manage artists like Metronomy and Teleman. They also work with other music companies to publish songs.

Moshi Moshi also has a special "Singles Club." This club has released early songs by artists like Florence And The Machine, Lykke Li, and Friendly Fires.

The name "Moshi Moshi" comes from the Japanese language. It's a friendly way to say "hello" when you answer the phone in Japan!

Live Music Events

Moshi Moshi Records loves to host live music shows. In 2013, they had a monthly event at a place called Servant Jazz Quarters in London. They have also hosted nights at other popular London venues. Many great bands have played at these events. These include Florence and the Machine, The XX, Lykke Li, and Fleet Foxes.

Festivals and Shows

Moshi Moshi has also hosted its own stage at the Iceland Airwaves festival for six years. They have brought many artists to Reykjavik, Iceland. Some of these artists are Factory Floor, the Drums, Florence and the Machine, and Hot Chip.

They also regularly host stages at other big music festivals. These include The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, UK, and SWN festival in Cardiff, UK. Sometimes, they even host stages at SXSW in the United States.

Music Collections

In 2008, Moshi Moshi released its first collection of songs. This was a compilation album called Moshi Moshi Singles Compilation. It featured music from many artists who had released songs through the label. Artists like Kate Nash and Late of the Pier were on this album.

A second collection was released in April 2010. This album also featured many singles from bands who had joined the label since the first release. Florence and the Machine was one of the artists included on this second compilation.

Artists on Moshi Moshi

See also

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