What is Shonk?

The Shonk / Shonkphonics Records is a DIY label based in Newport South Wales. It supports outsider artists by promoting their music, managing Bandcamp and providing affordable rehearsal space. We have been writing holistic music reviews and putting on shows in our hometown since 2018.

We host monthly jam nights at Shonk HQ. Before long we hope to host live bands, record their performance and interview the members, all to be made available online. 

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Shonk Sessions

Each month we film a leftfield artist at our Shonk HQ and have a little interview or Q&A session afterwards. These are then produced as 30 minute episodes on Youtube!

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Adonis Blues. The second album from Ta Malaka Matia. Available on Bandcamp today. https://malakamatia.bandcamp.com/album/adonis-blues Available on CD tomorrow. https://theshonk.co.uk/shop/ #soundscape #avantegarde #newmusic #cinematicmusic #improvisedmusic
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Adonis Blues. The second album from Ta Malaka Matia. Available on Bandcamp today. https://malakamatia.bandcamp.com/album/adonis-blues Available on CD tomorrow. https://theshonk.co.uk/shop/ #soundscape #avantegarde #newmusic #cinematicmusic #improvisedmusic
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VIOLIN. A short film to celebrate the inevitable second album, Adonis Blues, by Ta Malaka Matia. 5/5 watch it here in beautiful wide-screen: https://youtu.be/__oTDI3DNqE Follow Ta Malaka Matia on Bandcamp: malakamatia.bandcamp.com/album/ Find and follow our other artists on: shonkphonics.bandcamp.com Read our reviews, browse our shop: www.theshonk.co.uk #industry #violin #metalfence
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VIOLIN. A short film to celebrate the inevitable second album, Adonis Blues, by Ta Malaka Matia. 5/5 watch it here in beautiful wide-screen: https://youtu.be/__oTDI3DNqE Follow Ta Malaka Matia on Bandcamp: malakamatia.bandcamp.com/album/ Find and follow our other artists on: shonkphonics.bandcamp.com Read our reviews, browse our shop: www.theshonk.co.uk #industry #violin #metalfence
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This Saturday, Shonk Sessions episode 3 will be available on the Shonkphonics Youtube Channel. Featuring a set and Q&A with Welsh electro-art-punk duo @headnoiseuk LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/@shonkphonics #musicshow #artpunk #independentmedia #youtubechannel
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This Saturday, Shonk Sessions episode 3 will be available on the Shonkphonics Youtube Channel. Featuring a set and Q&A with Welsh electro-art-punk duo @headnoiseuk LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/@shonkphonics #musicshow #artpunk #independentmedia #youtubechannel
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TAMBOURINE. A short film to celebrate the inevitable second album, Adonis Blues, by Ta Malaka Matia. 4/5 Watch it in beautiful wide-screen here: https://youtu.be/NO4HabJrkac @stevengeorgejones @maregap Follow Ta Malaka Matia on Bandcamp: malakamatia.bandcamp.com/album/ Find and follow our other artists on: shonkphonics.bandcamp.com Read our reviews, browse our shop: www.theshonk.co.uk
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TAMBOURINE. A short film to celebrate the inevitable second album, Adonis Blues, by Ta Malaka Matia. 4/5 Watch it in beautiful wide-screen here: https://youtu.be/NO4HabJrkac @stevengeorgejones @maregap Follow Ta Malaka Matia on Bandcamp: malakamatia.bandcamp.com/album/ Find and follow our other artists on: shonkphonics.bandcamp.com Read our reviews, browse our shop: www.theshonk.co.uk
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HARMONICA. A short film to celebrate the inevitable second album, Adonis Blues, by Ta Malaka Matia. 3/5 Enjoy it in beautiful wide-screen here: https://youtu.be/bLvJG3LA6cI malakamatia.bandcamp.com @stevengeorgejones @maregap
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HARMONICA. A short film to celebrate the inevitable second album, Adonis Blues, by Ta Malaka Matia. 3/5 Enjoy it in beautiful wide-screen here: https://youtu.be/bLvJG3LA6cI malakamatia.bandcamp.com @stevengeorgejones @maregap
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FLUTES. A short film to celebrate the inevitable second album, Adonis Blues by Ta Malaka Matia. 2/5 Enjoy it here, in beautiful wide-screen: https://youtu.be/yleOo-2eBW0 #flutes #avantegarde #shortfilm #newmusic @stevengeorgejones @maregap
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FLUTES. A short film to celebrate the inevitable second album, Adonis Blues by Ta Malaka Matia. 2/5 Enjoy it here, in beautiful wide-screen: https://youtu.be/yleOo-2eBW0 #flutes #avantegarde #shortfilm #newmusic @stevengeorgejones @maregap
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CLARINET. A short film to celebrate the inevitable second album, Adonis Blues by Ta Malaka Matia. 1/5 Enjoy it here in beautiful wide-screen: https://youtu.be/cErXb2jue5I?is=RieV7v7Amt0WbdEg #clarinet #newmusic #avantegarde #welshmusic #newrelease @stevengeorgejones @jelliellie251 @maregap
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CLARINET. A short film to celebrate the inevitable second album, Adonis Blues by Ta Malaka Matia. 1/5 Enjoy it here in beautiful wide-screen: https://youtu.be/cErXb2jue5I?is=RieV7v7Amt0WbdEg #clarinet #newmusic #avantegarde #welshmusic #newrelease @stevengeorgejones @jelliellie251 @maregap
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