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Artist
monkey and the permavirgins
12+ albums
indiefolkshoegazelofifriends house records
about
Monkey and the permavirgins was an online band formed from a tight-knit community of discord servers and instagram pages all focused on indie music. Their first project arrived in early 2021, the cult classic “monkey to monkey”. It was a full album cover of Twin Fantasy by Car Seat Headrest recorded by 8 people live over discord. The delay and low fidelity of the discord call made for a cacophonous and intense atmosphere that had listeners hooked. The experience of the performances lied somewhere in the intersection of comedy, raw emotion, and fun. This specific sound came to be known as the genre “lofi gaycore”. As 2021 progressed, more members joined and the group continued covering many classic indie releases in their signature style. In the process, they amassed thousands of views on their YouTube channel. Subsequent projects include: Chimps of Denial, Say it Ain’t So, Holland 1945, In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, and Something Soon. Internet Folk Songs is a break from the norm. A handful of members came together to focus on making original music instead of covers. The ultimate goal being “warm cute monkey music”. The final result is a charming batch of short indie-folk and shoegaze tracks. The true spirit of Monkey and the Permavirgins lied in the coming together of people from around the world through their shared love of music. Over time, the Permavirgins built up an incredible community of likeminded music appreciators through their Instagram pa
