Art Monk Construction was founded by Eric Astor and Garrett Rothman in

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in 1993.Jason Cherkis
"Duo makes punk work, even here"
, ''The Daily Collegian'', Jan. 19, 1995 When Rothman left State College to study abroad, Astor was joined in managing the label by Rich Kraemer, a childhood friend from

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, and the two additionally formed Lumberjack Distribution and Furnace MFG to distribute and manufacture products for Art Monk Construction and other independent labels and artists. The operations moved to

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, in August 1995. Lumberjack Distribution was sold to

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in 1997, whereupon Kraemer moved to Europe and Astor was left running Art Monk Construction and Furnace MFG by himself.Jason Cherkis
"Timber!"
''Washington City Paper'', Jul. 4–10, 1997

Roster

Notable bands to release music on Art Monk Construction included Hoover, Frodus, Darkest Hour, Kerosene 454,

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The Crownhate Ruin The Crownhate Ruin was an American short-lived post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C. Formed by ex- Hoover members Fred Erskine and Joe McRedmond, the band also featured Vin Novara (ex-1.6 Band) on drums. History Hoover disbanded after a 19 ...

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and

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Notes

External links

Official site

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