Floatmonki was founded in 2015 by vocalist and songwriter Donna van Dijck. Although she has been writing songs as long as she remembers, she started to really find her creative expression while studying at Amsterdam’s Conservatory. Here, while continuing to compose music and write lyrics, she met Jonathan Szegedi who added fuel to her fire. With this motivation and together with peer musicians Marta Golka and Clement Rooney, Floatmonki was born. Their first EP released in 2016 with Conditura records.

Now Floatmonki has done their soul-searching, had some bandmembers come and go, and since 2019 with the current members: Donna(vocals), Jonathan(drums), Maarten Cima(guitar), Felix Back(keys), Freek Mulder(bass), found the best way to turn Donna's intimate stories in to soundscapes:
A fusion of electronic textures, soothing synths, jazz harmonies and cathartic releases with the raw edge of progressive rock music. 
Never losing the power of the song, forever searching for new formats to mould into. Floatmonki is the contradiction that is life itself; beautiful, and at times raw and in your face.

March 3 their debut full-length album ‘Body No.1’ released with Amsterdam based label Wicked Wax.

'Body No. 1' is an autobiographical album in a lyrical sense and a musical blend between jazz-fusion, prog rock and futuristic elements of soul.

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