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There are, at least, three artists known as Monika: 1. Monika (b. Λεμονιά Χριστοδούλου, 26 May 1986 & raised in Karpenisi, Greece), is an Athens, Greece artist. At five, she started playing the piano & at ten bought her first guitar. Then later, she joined an orchestra in order to take saxophone lessons that lasted 5 years. She can also play some accordion and drums. She used to be a member of her brother's band Serpentine where she did some vocals and played the electric guitar. A year later, she moved to Athens to study in the University (Department of...

Monika Kruse is one of Berlin's most recognised DJs. Voted 4th Best National DJ in a poll by Germany's leading music magazine, Raveline, she came just behind Sven Väth. She has achieved great success in the industry for over a decade during which she has turned her hand to many genres and conquered each with a unique slant. Changes of Perception unveils a new side to Monika Kruse, the sound of a musician upping her game. September 08 sees the release of her debut solo artist album, Changes in Perception that she produced with Gregor Tresher on her own label,...

Post-Punk Folk-Noir Demonika and the Darklings' music is a departure from most popular modern music, featuring violin in place of the traditional guitar. They create a unique sonic landscape of melancholy-tinged melodies and lyrical musings inspired by tales of the Redwood forests and personal growth. Demonika’s voice is strong, soulful and invokes the energy of icons from the 60’s, such as Janis Joplin and Grace Slick. The music, propelled forward by the rhythm section featuring DJ Darkly's driving beats and coupled with Dv8's melodic, solid bass lines, give the songs a danceable groove. Devlyn on violin weaves through the songs...