Monstercat has also released soundtrack albums for various video games, including Fortnite, Rocket League and Beat Saber.
[2] The label is best known for the 2016 release of the song "Alone" by American DJ Marshmello, which reached Platinum status in the United States and Canada in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
The label's YouTube channel, which served as a medium to promote their friends and their music, was created the same day,[4][5] and began a tri-weekly upload schedule in October.
[19] On the week of 1 January 2018, Monstercat announced a split in branding into two distinct themes, "Uncaged" and "Instinct", citing the diversity of their music library.
The Instinct brand features music that has a prominent focus on melodic aspects, including genres such as house and future bass.
Called "Kneel Before Me", produced by Slander and Crankdat, and featuring Asking Alexandria, the single was praised across both the electronic and rock music industries.
Shortly after, Josh introduced me to their Audio Director Mike Ault as he had a vision for how he wanted to approach music in Rocket League which mirrored that of our ethos with Monstercat.
[24] In November 2018, Noisestorm's April Fools' Day single, "Crab Rave", entered Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
The Irish music artist, writing to the magazine, praised its entrance onto the chart, and expressed his approval of its status as an internet meme.
It features a collection of 10 tracks from the record label,[28] including songs from Aero Chord, Pegboard Nerds, Muzzy, Stonebank and Kayzo.
[29] The song pack was released for $12.99 USD, (or $1.99 per individual track), with Monstercat offering new subscribers a free month of their Gold Subscription.
[31] In July 2019, to coincide with the label's eighth anniversary, Monstercat announced a partnership with Linden Labs to bring live music experiences into the developer's virtual reality game, Sansar.
On 17 September 2021, Monstercat and Westwood Recordings released an eight-track collaborative compilation album titled Compound 2021, featuring artists such as The Funk Hunters, Kotek, and Defunk.
It also coincides with the fourth year of the Monstercat Compound block party after a hiatus in 2020, which took place a day after the release of the compilation.
[34][35] On 18 August 2023, Monstercat released Gorilla Warfare, the debut album by Diesel, the stage name of basketball player Shaquille O'Neal.