Monkey Forest Records
Underground Psytrance label, psychedelic music, resistance culture and global distribution
About the Label
Monkey Forest Records, also known as MFR, is an independent underground music label. Its core is Psytrance in a broad sense, from Goa to Psycore, including Full On Night, Forest Psytrance, Dark Progressive, Darkpsy and serious, dense, psychedelic sounds.
The label also makes space for adjacent underground styles and cultures such as Techno, Reggae, Trap, Hip Hop and music of resistance, strength, energy and identity.
Psychedelic Monkeys
Psychedelic Monkeys is the official compilation series by Monkey Forest Records. Each volume brings together artists aligned with underground Psytrance, forest energy, night-time sound, psychedelia and international expansion.
Spotify
Official Monkey Forest Records playlist on Spotify.
Label Services
Curation, technical finalization, catalog organization and digital distribution for phonographic releases.
Demo Submission
If you feel MFR makes sense for your career and you connect with our direction, send your demo.
Send only a downloadable high-quality link. Accepted formats: WAV or AIF at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz, or MP3 320 kbps. The music must be unreleased and not available on streaming platforms, SoundCloud, YouTube or similar services.
- Downloadable WAV, AIF or MP3 320 kbps link
- Unreleased track, not previously published online
- Track must be at least mixed for evaluation
- Artist name, track name, BPM, style, city and country
Artist Development
Professional, human and growth-oriented feedback
MFR works as a curation and artist development platform, not only as a distributor. When needed, the label can guide mix, master, arrangement, sound design and sonic identity improvements without erasing the artist's voice.
- Technical feedback on mix and master
- Final check before distribution
- Organization by release or VA
- Release identity and promotion planning
Distribution and Releases
Global digital distribution for artists, albums, singles, EPs, compilations and other labels' catalogs.
For Artists
Organized releases for major streaming platforms
- Singles, EPs, albums and compilations
- Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music and similar platforms
- Beatport and electronic music platforms when applicable
- Technical check before delivery
For Labels
Support for catalogs, albums and releases from other labels
- Catalog distribution
- Release and metadata organization
- Release date planning
- Cover, asset and editorial information guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about demos, VAs, releases, distribution and contacting Monkey Forest Records
What is Monkey Forest Records?
Monkey Forest Records is an independent underground music label with Psytrance at its core, from Goa to Psycore. The label works with digital releases, artistic curation, compilations, authorial artists, global distribution and the strengthening of underground scenes.
What musical style does the label focus on?
The essence of Monkey Forest Records is Psytrance in a broad sense: Goa, Full On, Full On Night, Forest, Dark Progressive, Darkpsy, Psycore and serious psychedelic high-energy music. The label is also open to adjacent underground cultures such as Techno, Reggae, Trap, Hip Hop and music of resistance, strength and identity.
Does Monkey Forest Records accept demos?
Yes. Producers can send demos for curation review. The track must be well structured, technically solid, artistically clear and aligned with the label's underground direction.
How do I send my music for evaluation?
The preferred contact channel is WhatsApp. Send a downloadable high-quality link: WAV or AIF at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz, or MP3 320 kbps. The music must be unreleased and not available on streaming platforms, SoundCloud, YouTube or similar services.
Does the track need to be mastered?
Not necessarily. The track must be at least mixed and technically ready for evaluation.
What is Psychedelic Monkeys?
Psychedelic Monkeys is the official compilation series by Monkey Forest Records. Each volume brings together artists aligned with the label's aesthetic, exploring underground Psytrance, psychedelia, forest energy, night-time sound and international expansion.
How do Monkey Forest Records VAs work?
VAs, or Various Artists releases, are compilations featuring tracks by different producers. Each volume follows a specific sonic curation and aims to present artists connected to the Monkey Forest Records identity.
Does the label release singles?
Yes. Besides the Psychedelic Monkeys compilations, the label can release singles, EPs and collaborations when the music aligns with the artistic direction.
Does the label distribute to Spotify, Beatport, Apple Music and other platforms?
Yes. Monkey Forest Records works with global digital distribution for artists and can also organize albums, singles, EPs and catalogs from other labels across major streaming and download platforms.
Can other labels use Monkey Forest Records distribution services?
Yes. Other labels and collectives can contact MFR to organize digital distribution, album releases, catalog structure and release materials for global platforms.
What materials does an artist need to send?
Usually: artist name, full name, email, presskit, logo, main photo, bio, main Instagram and, when available, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube and other relevant links.
Does Monkey Forest Records work with international artists?
Yes. The label aims to build an international network of artists, producers, DJs and partners connected to underground Psytrance culture.
What criteria are used to approve a track?
Evaluation considers composition, mixing, sound design, identity, structure, dancefloor impact, originality, technical quality and alignment with the label concept.
How do I contact the label?
The preferred contact channel is WhatsApp. You can also use contact@monkeyforestrecords.com for demos, partnerships, distribution and release services.
Contact
WhatsApp is the preferred contact channel. Use it for demos, partnerships, post-production, registration and distribution.