Mint (band)
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Mint is a Belgian pop-rock band, which started in 1999.
The band has a fixed line-up of 5 persons:
Their style is focused on simplicity and attention for melody.
In 2004, 'Echoes from the Engine Room' was released in Belgium. Mint played some of the biggest festivals in Belgium
: Dour Festival
, Marktrock
en Pukkelpop
.
In 2005, the album was released in The Netherlands, France and Switzerland.
Mint recorded the second album in Richmond, US with producer John Morand
(Sparklehorse
, Cracker
, Lauren Hoffman
).
In 2006 the CD 'Magnetism' was released in Belgium and the Netherlands. The CD-presentation took place in the King Baudouin Stadium
in Brussels
. Their single 'The Magnetism of Pure Gold' reached the number 0 spot at KinkFM, a Dutch alternative radio station.
Mint signed a record deal with the American label Funzalo records who released 'Magnetism' in the US. The single 'Your Shopping Lists are Poetry' reached the first place in the Top 10 of most requested songs on WEQX-radio, an American alternative radio-station.
Mint was the only Belgian band that played on the mainstage of the Belgian festival Pukkelpop
in 2006 along with bands like Massive Attack
and Radiohead
.
In 2006 they caused a stir in the Belgian media because Queen Fabiola started dancing during their gig at the Royal Palace of Laeken, the residence of King Albert II of Belgium.
Their new album 'Hinterland' will be released 2008 on Munich Records.
The band has a fixed line-up of 5 persons:
- Erwin Marcisz (vocals, guitar)
- Steve Janssens (guitar)
- Phil Marcisz (bass)
- Kim Windmolders (keys)
- Tim Claes (drums)
Their style is focused on simplicity and attention for melody.
History
In 2003, they worked with Australian producer Peter Crosbie on their first full album. This resulted in a record deal with the Brussels based indie-label Green LFant Records.In 2004, 'Echoes from the Engine Room' was released in Belgium. Mint played some of the biggest festivals in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
: Dour Festival
Dour Festival
Dour Festival is an annual music festival in the municipality of Dour, Belgium. Since its creation in 1989, the festival has grown to an attendance of about 144,000 in 2008 . The first year, only five bands were programmed . The festival format now consists of 4 days, 6 stages and 200 bands and DJ's...
, Marktrock
Marktrock
Marktrock is a popular crowd-puller music festival held each year around the August 15, in the heart of the university town of Leuven, Belgium.There is also a smaller Marktrock festival in Poperinge which is held the last Saturday of August....
en Pukkelpop
Pukkelpop
Pukkelpop is an annual music festival which takes place near the city of Hasselt, Belgium in mid-to-late August. It is held within a large enclosure of fields and woodland—between a dual carriageway called Kempische Steenweg—in the village of Kiewit, approximately 7 km north of Hasselt...
.
In 2005, the album was released in The Netherlands, France and Switzerland.
Mint recorded the second album in Richmond, US with producer John Morand
John Morand
John Morand is a US based record producer, engineer and studio owner.He works at Sound of Music Studios in Richmond, Virginia, US and has produced numerous records together with David Lowery.-Bands:* Sparklehorse* Anton Walgrave* Neeka...
(Sparklehorse
Sparklehorse
Sparklehorse was an American indie rock band led by the singer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Linkous.-History:Sparklehorse's first album, Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot featuring Bob Rupe of the Silos and Cracker, was a modest college radio success...
, Cracker
Cracker (band)
Cracker is an American alternative rock band featuring founders/songwriters singer David Lowery and guitarist Johnny Hickman. They are best known for their platinum-selling 1993 album, Kerosene Hat, featuring the hit songs "Low", "Euro-Trash Girl", and "Get Off This".Founders Lowery and Hickman...
, Lauren Hoffman
Lauren Hoffman
Lauren Hoffman is an American singer-songwriter. She was signed to Virgin Records America and released her debut album titled Megiddo in 1997. She parted ways with the label in 1999, following her disenchantment with their lack of promotion for her, whilst Virgin went on to issue her sophomore...
).
In 2006 the CD 'Magnetism' was released in Belgium and the Netherlands. The CD-presentation took place in the King Baudouin Stadium
King Baudouin Stadium
The King Baudouin Stadium is a sports ground in north-west Brussels, Belgium. It was inaugurated on 23 August 1930 as the Stade du Jubilé or Jubelstadion in the presence of Prince Leopold. It was built to embellish the Heysel plateau in view of the Brussels International Exposition...
in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
. Their single 'The Magnetism of Pure Gold' reached the number 0 spot at KinkFM, a Dutch alternative radio station.
Mint signed a record deal with the American label Funzalo records who released 'Magnetism' in the US. The single 'Your Shopping Lists are Poetry' reached the first place in the Top 10 of most requested songs on WEQX-radio, an American alternative radio-station.
Mint was the only Belgian band that played on the mainstage of the Belgian festival Pukkelpop
Pukkelpop
Pukkelpop is an annual music festival which takes place near the city of Hasselt, Belgium in mid-to-late August. It is held within a large enclosure of fields and woodland—between a dual carriageway called Kempische Steenweg—in the village of Kiewit, approximately 7 km north of Hasselt...
in 2006 along with bands like Massive Attack
Massive Attack
Massive Attack are an English DJ and trip hop duo from Bristol, England consisting of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Working with co-producers, as well as various session musicians and guest vocalists, they make records and tour live. The duo are considered to be of the trip...
and Radiohead
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
.
In 2006 they caused a stir in the Belgian media because Queen Fabiola started dancing during their gig at the Royal Palace of Laeken, the residence of King Albert II of Belgium.
Their new album 'Hinterland' will be released 2008 on Munich Records.
Full Albums
- Echoes from the Engine Room (2004) - full album
- Magnetism (2006) - full album
- Hinterland (2008) - full album; Professional rating: World of Music
Singles
- Slim Fit Plan (2001) - single
- Halflit Cigarette (2001) - single
- Dragon's Lair (2003) - single
- Glow (effervescent) - single
- Your Shopping Lists are Poetry - single
- The Magnetism of Pure Gold - single