Art Monk Construction

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Art Monk Construction
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Founded1993 (1993)
FounderEric Astor and Garrett Rothman
Distributor(s)Lumberjack Distribution
GenrePunk rock
Indie rock
Emo
Post-hardcore
Hardcore punk
Metal
Country of originUnited States
LocationFalls Church, Virginia
Official websitewww.artmonk.com

Art Monk Construction was founded by Eric Astor and Garrett Rothman in State College, Pennsylvania in 1993.[1] When Rothman left State College to study abroad, Astor was joined in managing the label by Rich Kraemer, a childhood friend from Tempe, Arizona, and the two additionally formed Lumberjack Distribution and Furnace MFG to distribute and manufacture products for Art Monk Construction and other independent labels and artists.[1] The operations moved to Falls Church, Virginia, in August 1995.[2] Lumberjack Distribution was sold to Doghouse Records in 1997, whereupon Kraemer moved to Europe and Astor was left running Art Monk Construction and Furnace MFG by himself.[3]

Roster[]

Notable bands to release music on Art Monk Construction included Hoover, Frodus, Darkest Hour, Kerosene 454, Seven Storey Mountain, Iceburn, Karate, , The Crownhate Ruin, The Van Pelt, and .

Notes[]

  1. ^ a b Jason Cherkis, "Duo makes punk work, even here" Archived September 23, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, The Daily Collegian, Jan. 19, 1995
  2. ^ Elisa Nader, "One-Stop Chopping", Washington City Paper, Aug. 30 – Sep. 5, 1996
  3. ^ Jason Cherkis, "Timber!", Washington City Paper, Jul. 4–10, 1997

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