Kids Music

Rockin’ the Suburbs Junior Style

Vicky Carter
23 February 2010



We hope you’ve heard the buzz about Monkeytail and Wellington by now. No? Well let us fill you in! Monkeytail and Wellington are going to be to childrens’ music what Vegemite is to a sandwich! A big call you may say? Sure is, but I bet Vegemite started out as a crazy idea in someone’s kitchen once upon a time too!

One of the specialties at Monkeytail and Wellington is kids’ music. Forget primary colours, dancing dinosaurs and nursery rhymes, we’re talking Kindie Rock! Real musicians making real music for kids. And Monkeytail and Wellington is the place to find new sounds from independent artists from around the world.

They research their music, really listen to it and only bring you tried and tested (read lounge room disco approved) tunes. Tunes that talk to kids about kids’ stuff, backed by a funky beat. They talk to the artists, interview them and review their music for their blog. They are slowly spreading the word that if the music is Monkeytail and Wellington approved, it most likely won’t make your ears bleed on the next car trip.

Their store motto is “Celebrating Kids Being Kids”. They don’t want them to grow up any faster than they have to. It’s too often while listening to the radio that, sure the music has a beat, but the subject matter is just unsuitable for little ears. For that reason, they carry several compilation albums in their catalogue of popular “grown up” songs which are suitable for kids, as well as a range of albums from popular recording artists singing songs just written for kids.

Their current featured artists include Caspar Babypants (who you may also recognize as Chris Ballew from The Presidents of the United States of America fame); modern folk singer Frances England, and the king and queen of lullabies Renee & Jeremy. Their catalogue also includes chart topping and award winning names such as They Might Be Giants and Ziggy Marley.

To check out the full range visit their online store, and have a look over at their blog for interviews with artists and music reviews.