MonkeyRat

**MonkeyRat** is a Copenhagen-based jazz fusion collective known for mixing live instrumentation with electronic grooves and a playful, socially conscious energy. Led by drummer/composer Niels Myrner Hentze (whose name pops up in their collab-heavy track titles), the band serves up a vibrant cocktail of jazz, funk, and experimental beats with a dash of Scandinavian cool. Tracks like "Good Morning Reykjavík" and "Get into the Light" showcase their knack for blending improvisational flair with danceable rhythms, while collabs like "MonkeyRat & The Hentze Horns" highlight their love for bold brass textures. Their releases often tackle modern themes—from the introspective "Isolation" to the uplifting "U Gotta Love Being U"—with a sound that’s as likely to fuel a late-night jam session as it is to soundtrack a sunny street festival.