Bombay Monkey Explained

Bombay Monkey are a UK indie-pop electronic music group from Crowborough and Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England, United Kingdom

History

The production partnership of Guy Martin and Andrew Phillips was first formed in 2003. The 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 2004–2008, 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.

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

Discography

Albums

Production

References

https://lo-tek.co.uk/artists/bombay-monkey/

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: BOMBAY MONKEY - BBE Records - Barely Breaking Even. BBE Records - Barely Breaking Even. 2018-02-18. en-US.
  2. News: Bombay Monkey wear Ijaak Eyewear. 2013-04-09. iJaak Sunglasses - Snowgoggles. 2018-02-18. en-US.
  3. Web site: BBC - Music - Review of Bombay Monkey - 130 Astronauts. Sophie. Bruce. bbc.co.uk. 24 February 2018.
  4. Web site: Bombay Monkey – 130 Astronauts - The Skinny. theskinny.co.uk. 24 February 2018.