Welcome to Manster Music! We are a private music label for singer/songwriter J. P. Koester, located in Detroit, Michigan. Some of you may be familiar with J. P.'s earlier work with Gothic duo GARGOYLE SOX. Their first EP released in 1985 "As The Master Sleeps..." received much attention paving the way for the subsequent debut LP in 1986, "Headless Horseman". Released in Europe on Fundamental UK, "Headless Horseman" captured many fans from across the big pond.
Fast-forward 2011...J.P. Koester returns with band GRAVETOWN, and a brand new debut LP "Red River"! It's a fifteen song out of body experience with twelve page lyric booklet too! Downloads are also available NOW at your favorite music sites such as Itunes, Napster, Rhapsody etc. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you find something you like.


John Koester