KITTEN KONG RECORDS
(Australia)Music that Purrs!
Kitten Kong Records is a boutique independent record label based in Brisbane, Australia, specializing in cross-genre music by talented independent singers & songwriters. It's a label for lovers of soul & intelligence.
Small Beginnings
Kitten Kong Records is all about big things from small beginnings. It was established in 2005 to release the debut LP ("No More Mondays") of ex-lawyer, Melissa Forbes. In 2006 Kitten Kong Records released the debut EP ("Cinderella Sings the Blues") of another Brisbane singer/songwriter, Lana Martino-Smith. A third release will follow in mid/late 2007 - "A Small Good Thing" by Melissa Forbes will be a five track EP featuring more original & jazzifed popular tunes with the Kitten Kong edge.
Artists Seeking Release of EPs/LPs
Kitten Kong Records is interested to hear from talented, motivated and passionate singers and songwriters across Australia who require label support to release their music. Ideally we are expecting you to manage the production of your own recordings. We can release your EP/LP under the Kitten Kong label and provide associated administrative and promotional support. The label operates in a manner which maximizes your artistic & commercial independence. Australian retail distribution is available through MRA Entertainment. Global digital distribution is available through The Orchard. We are interested in releasing high quality recordings from the following genres: jazz/blues, soul/r&b, pop/folk.
Kitten Kong Releases
2005: "No More Mondays" (LP) by Melissa Forbes
2006: "Cinderella Sings the Blues" (EP) by Lana Martino-Smith
2007: "A Small Good Thing" (EP) by Melissa Forbes
Affiliations
www.air.org.au
www.kittenkong.com
www.kittenkongrecords.com
www.lanamartinosmith.com
www.melissaforbes.com
www.mraentertainment.com
www.theorchard.com
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"NO MORE MONDAYS" (LP)
by Melissa Forbes
2005
The Muse's Muse (USA)
"From beginning to end this project stimulates your ears, thoughts, and emotions while smoothly blending Jazz and R&B into a genre that Melissa can call her own."
Soul Tracks (USA)
"Forbes has a gorgeous, clear voice and precise phrasing, and she nails this mix of original tunes and some unusual remakes."
Smooth Jazz Therapy (UK)
"Sophisticated and grown up in its approach, ‘No More Mondays’ deserves to launch Melissa Forbes onto the wider world stage."
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"CINDERELLA SINGS THE BLUES" (EP)
by Lana Martino-Smith
2006
Time Off Magazine (Australia)
"Brimming with the kind of stuff blues legends are made of, this debut EP from the über-talented Brisbane songstress is nothing short of a masterwork from someone who clearly was born to the mic."
Blues Bunny (UK)
"Lana Martino-Smith certainly has gone to the ball. She gives us classy late night blues and sophisticated torch songs - a bit like Koko Taylor meets Peggy Lee"
CNET Music (USA)
"This Aussie songstress' debut blends jazz and soul as tastefully as a certain U.S. breakout star: Norah Jones. Or rather, 'Cinderella Sings the Blues' is the LP purists hope Jones will make, lighter on pop and heavy with dark, original blues."
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"A SMALL, GOOD THING" (EP)
by Melissa Forbes
2007 - Coming Soon!
Track Listing
1. More than This
2. Head Over Heals
3. Perfection Personified
4. Flame Trees
5. This Love
New Life...
Celeberating new life & Melissa's first child, baby Vivien...
An autographed & limited CD series of "A Small, Good Thing" will be released in the second half of 2007. Release details to follow.
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