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Also known as Monstercat Media, MCAT, Monstercat Silk

Monstercat (formerly known as Monstercat Media) is a Canadian electronic music record label based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Key facts

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300
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Monstercat's official logo with wording.
Record label.parent
Create Music Group
Record label.genre
Electronic dance music
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Canada
Record label.location
Vancouver, British Columbia
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black

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Official website
www.monstercat.com
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inception
2011-01-01
social media followers
298846
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monster.cat/$1
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20 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Founding (2011–2012)
  • Building the label, first tour, and Marshmello (2013–2016)
  • Partnerships, awards and evolution (2017–2020)
  • Other partnerships
  • Acquisition of Silk Music (2021–2024)
  • Create Music Group (2025–present)
  • Key people
  • Artists
  • Discography
  • Main series compilations
  • Uncaged
  • Instinct
  • Silk Selections
  • Rocket League x Monstercat series
  • Annual compilations
  • Other select compilations
  • Accolades and awards
  • References
  • External links

Monstercat (formerly known as Monstercat Media) is a Canadian electronic music record label based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Founded in 2011 by Mike Darlington and Ari Paunonen, the label released regular compilation albums featuring music from various artists, beginning with the release of its first compilation album, Monstercat 001 – Launch Week. Until the release of Monstercat 030 – Finale in 2017, each compilation was given a name and depicted the story of the aforementioned mascot in the album cover. This preceded a rebranding of the label, with a new series of albums titled Monstercat Uncaged. In 2018, Monstercat introduced a new brand titled "Instinct". In 2021, Monstercat acquired electronic label Silk Music to form a third brand titled "Monstercat Silk". The compilations ended the same year with the release of Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 11.

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