Recess Monkey
| Recess Monkey | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Seattle, United States |
| Genres | Children's music |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | independent record label |
| Website | www |
| Members | Drew Holloway Jack Forman Korum Bischoff |
Recess Monkey is a Seattle-based trio of current and former elementary school teachers who have made music for kids and families since their debut album Welcome to Monkey Town in 2005. They have since released 13 albums for family audiences. They perform live concerts throughout the United States with an emphasis on audience participation, energetic dance opportunities and a focus on the entire family.
The band's original members, Drew Holloway (lead vocals, guitar), Jack Forman (bass, vocals) and Daron Henry (drums) met as colleagues at Seattle's University Child Development School. They originally performed adult-focused independent rock as The Waiting Room but soon experimented with combining their indie rock music with childhood themes. Drummer Henry was replaced in late 2012 by Korum Bischoff (formerly of The Dead Science), who continues as the third member of the trio.
Recess Monkey is known as a prolific contributor to the American "Kindie Rock" musical community, routinely releasing a new album each year, each with its own unique theme.
Recess Monkey's albums have received multiple awards from nationally recognized family music organizations.
Their 2016 album Novelties was nominated for a 2017 GRAMMY Award in the Best Children's Album category. The album was awarded the gold medal by the Parent's Choice Award board, who asked, "What happens when you mix together three very musical educators from Seattle, fourteen original songs, and fold in great production? They rock!"Novelties received a NAPPA Award in October 2016. The album was an Amazon Originals Family Album, presented exclusively on the Amazon and Amazon Prime platform. The album earned the #8 spot on the annual Fids and Kamily music poll in November 2016.School Library Journal named the album one of the ten best of 2016.
Their 2015 album Hot Air was awarded the gold medal by the Parent's Choice Award board, which praised its "irresistible sophistication of melody lines, layered harmonies and pop rhythms."Hot Air received a silver NAPPA Award for its "tunes that hold a sunny, Beatles-like quality."Hot Air also received a KIDS First Award for its "potent punch of fun, danceable and delightfully listenable tunes that will lift your spirits and take you on flights of fancy". The album earned the #5 spot on the annual Fids and Kamily music poll.
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