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Haymaker Records Showcase at Middle of the Map Fest 2016

Our friends at The Record Machine have been kind enough to invite Haymaker Records to be a part of the Middle of the Map Fest 2016 by providing us with a special label showcase. The Haymaker Records showcase will be on Wednesday, May 4th and will start at 6PM sharp at Mills Record Company (314 Westport Road, KCMO 64111) and features performances by Haymaker artists Be/Non, Jorge Arana Trio, and Monta at Odds. All three acts have brand new music to showcase with new albums out or on the way in 2016. This showcase is not to missed and this is the first time that all three acts have played together under one roof. Check out the Facebook event page for more details.

Haymaker Records Showcase MOTM 2016

Haymaker Records Showcase MOTM 2016


Monta at Odds and Haymaker Records release Blade Runner-inspired album “Robots of Munich”

Monta At Odds - Robots of Munich

Monta At Odds – Robots of Munich

Monta at Odds and Haymaker Records release Blade Runner-inspired album “Robots of Munich”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City-based Haymaker Records releases Monta at Odds’ Robots of Munich locally, on limited edition red vinyl and digital media on November 28th, 2014 for Black Friday Record Store Day 2014. Worldwide distribution kicks off on December 9th, 2014.  Robots of Munich is Monta at Odds’ fifth release, a concept album inspired by the Blade Runner / Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? storyline.  A live performance of material from Robots of Munich will be performed by Monta at Odds on November 28th 6:00PM at Mills Record Company in Kansas City, MO.

The melding of lo-fi vintage gear with electronic undercurrents leads Robots of Munich through its dusty grooves and modern manners, mimicking the physically immersive live spectacle of a Monta at Odds live performance. The storyline questions human and robot empathy, following a group of androids who survived the slaughter at the uprising in Munich. As they escape to South America, the small group delves into the crumbling culture in an attempt to grasp humanity and make the most of a limited lifespan spent evading the pursuit of the android hunter. More than just a mental adventure, the sonic tease of Robots of Munich is rife with deft contrasts of striking groundedness and elevated electronica, hinting toward a special blend akin to LCD Soundsystem, Kraftwerk, Pink Floyd, and Talking Heads. Short story segments and accompanying online visuals make Robots of Munich a nimble indirect sequel as well as an intriguing work of art on its own.

Discover the band, the label, and the album online at http://www.haymakerrecords.net/.  More Monta at Odds information is also available at http://www.montamusic.com.

MEDIA NOTES:  Please contact Brenton Cook at brenton@haymakerrecords.net or (913) 777-4297 with questions about the record label and album release.

Haymaker Records:  Created in 2014, Haymaker Records is an independent record label run by Kansas City, Missouri native Brenton Cook.  Specializing in cerebral indie music, Haymaker constructs a sonic schema for the thinking man and woman.


KC Psych Fest 2014

KC Psych Fest 2014

KC Psych Fest 2014

Haymaker Records is pleased to be an official sponsor of the 2014 third-annual KC Psych Fest.  The event will be held Thursday October 9th – Saturday October 11th at The recordBar in Kansas City, MO.   Haymaker Records artists Jorge Arana Trio and Monta at Odds are featured at this festival, as well as a number of great touring national acts including White Mystery, Darsombra, Gringo Star, Bailiff, and Magic Castles.  Music at this event bridges a variety of music in the “psych” genre.  This event will sell out, so purchase tickets in advance.  More info available at http://kcpsychfest.com/

Facebook Event Page

Tix are $7 for Thursday

Tix are $10 for Friday

Tix are $12 for Saturday


Apologies, but this website is still under construction.  Here’s a few dates for you…

 

07/16/14 – Haymaker Records and Jorge Arana Trio feature on KKFI 90.1FM Wednesday Midday Medley with Mark Manning – 10:30AM

07/19/14 – Jorge Arana Trio Oso EP Record Release Party at recordBar, Kansas City, MO – 9:45PM

07/20/14 – Jorge Arana Trio Oso EP Ear Premier Record Listening Party at Holy Cow, Kansas City, MO – 2:00PM

08/02/14 – Haymaker Records Party with Jorge Arana Trio, Temp Tats, and Akkilles at Mills Record Company, Kansas City, MO