Moshi Moshi Records is a small London-based record label that has released music by bands such as The Rakes, Bloc Party, Hot Chip, Late of the Pier, Hot Club De Paris, Kate Nash, Junkboy, Architecture in Helsinki, Tilly and the Wall, Slow Club, Yeti, and Au Revoir Simone. Mates Of State's 2008 record Re-Arrange Us was Moshi Moshi's 50th release.
Moshi Moshi also has a Singles Club that has been responsible for the release of records by Florence And The Machine, thecocknbullkid, Fanfarlo, Casiokids, Lykke Li and Friendly Fires amongst others.
The label celebrated its tenth birthday in October 2008 with a party at Matter in the O2 Arena. Hot Chip, Kate Nash, Florence And The Machine, Slow Club, Tilly And The Wall, The Mae Shi, The Wave Pictures and James Yuill were among the artists who performed.
It is named after the Japanese telephone greeting "moshi moshi", which translates to hello.
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Moshi Moshi hosts a monthly live event at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen in London. Bands who have previously played include The Young Knives, Casiokids, James Yuill, and Sky Larkin amongst others. July 2009 saw the beginning of a new Moshi night at The Garage in London.
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