Kitty-Yo
Encyclopedia
Kitty-Yo is a German
record label
specializing in quirky pop
and electronica
. It was founded in 1994
in Berlin
following the creation of an independent zine
of the same name. The label began by publishing music for Surrogat, Patrick Wagner's group project, and got the attention of John Peel
and Steve Albini
.
Since their inception, Kitty-Yo albums and singles have been distributed worldwide, gaining a college radio following in the United States
. Their first charting record was Kante in 2000
, and would later release records by artists such as Taylor Savvy, Peaches
, Maximilian Hecker
, Couch
, Chikinki
, The Michelles and Raz Ohara.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
specializing in quirky pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
and electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
. It was founded in 1994
1994 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994.-January–February:*January 25 – Alice in Chains release their Jar of Flies album which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming the first ever EP to do so....
in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
following the creation of an independent zine
Zine
A zine is most commonly a small circulation publication of original or appropriated texts and images. More broadly, the term encompasses any self-published work of minority interest usually reproduced via photocopier....
of the same name. The label began by publishing music for Surrogat, Patrick Wagner's group project, and got the attention of John Peel
John Peel
John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE , known professionally as John Peel, was an English disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist. He was the longest-serving of the original BBC Radio 1 DJs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004...
and Steve Albini
Steve Albini
Steven Frank Albini is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, audio engineer and music journalist. He was a member of Big Black, Rapeman, and Flour, and is currently a member of Shellac...
.
Since their inception, Kitty-Yo albums and singles have been distributed worldwide, gaining a college radio following in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Their first charting record was Kante in 2000
2000 in music
See also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
, and would later release records by artists such as Taylor Savvy, Peaches
Peaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
, Maximilian Hecker
Maximilian Hecker
Maximilian Hecker is a German musician from Berlin, known for ethereal pop music, similar to Radiohead, Sigur Rós, Tom Baxter and Nick Drake. He himself describes his songs as »melancholy pop hymns«....
, Couch
Couch (band)
Couch is an instrumental Post-rock band based in Munich, Germany. The band is:* Jürgen Söder * Thomas Geltinger * Michael Heilrath * Stefanie Böhm ; also plays in Ms...
, Chikinki
Chikinki
-History:The band formed at Hiatt Baker Hall at the University of Bristol in 1996/1997. Originally there were six members: Rupert Browne , Ed East , Steve Bond , Simon Exton , Luke Sherwood and Trevor Wensley...
, The Michelles and Raz Ohara.
Present
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- Spyritual
- The Tape vs. RQM
- Litwinenko
- Gold Chains & Sue Cie
- Rhythm King AHF
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Past
- Surrogat
- Laub
- PeachesPeaches (musician)Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
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- Jeans TeamJeans TeamJeans Team are a Berlin-based electronic music group. The group started as a duo as a video art performance group. By 1997, Gunter Kreis and Henning Watkinson were added to complete the quartet. In 2002, they recorded a session for John Peel radio show. Various members of the ensemble perform DJ...
- To Rococo RotTo Rococo RotTo Rococo Rot is a Berlin-based trio who combine electronic and acoustic elements to create instrumental post-rock and electronic music. The group is composed of bassist Stefan Schneider and brothers Robert and Ronald Lippok . Ronald Lippok has also gained praise for his work in Tarwater...
- TarwaterTarwaterTarwater is a German music duo comprising Bernd Jestram and Ronald Lippok. Tarwater have recorded several albums of mostly instrumental music usually tagged as post-rock.-History:...
- CouchCouch (band)Couch is an instrumental Post-rock band based in Munich, Germany. The band is:* Jürgen Söder * Thomas Geltinger * Michael Heilrath * Stefanie Böhm ; also plays in Ms...
- Go Plus
- Taylor Savvy
- Wuhling
- Kerosin
- Maximilian HeckerMaximilian HeckerMaximilian Hecker is a German musician from Berlin, known for ethereal pop music, similar to Radiohead, Sigur Rós, Tom Baxter and Nick Drake. He himself describes his songs as »melancholy pop hymns«....
- MitteKill
- Kante
- Sex in Dallas
- Louie AustenLouie AustenLouie Austen is an Austrian classically trained bar and jazz crooner who has been active in the electronic music scene.-Biography:Austen was born on 19 September 1946 in Vienna, Austria....
- Codec & Flexor
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- ChikinkiChikinki-History:The band formed at Hiatt Baker Hall at the University of Bristol in 1996/1997. Originally there were six members: Rupert Browne , Ed East , Steve Bond , Simon Exton , Luke Sherwood and Trevor Wensley...
- Rechenzentrum
- Raz Ohara
- Jay HazeJay HazeJay Haze is an American recording artist originally from Avoca, Pennsylvania. He records under the names Fuckpony , Subversion , Bearback Jay Haze is an American recording artist originally from Avoca, Pennsylvania. He records under the names Fuckpony (Get Physical, BPitch Control), Subversion...