Mink (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20220111000000*/http://www.minkmusic.com |
Mink (presented as MINK) was a pop rock ensemble from the United States, established in early 2006. The group was fronted by American vocalist Neal Carlson, accompanied by four Australian instrumentalists: Grant Fitzpatrick handling bass duties, David Lowy on rhythm guitar, Nick Maybury playing lead guitar, and Stella Mozgawa on drums. Their eponymous debut album came out in August 2007, followed by tours across Australia and the United States. Lowy exited the band in 2008, and the group ultimately dissolved in 2009.
History
The band originated in New York City at the start of 2006, featuring Neal Carlson—a U.S. singer who had released two solo records and was among the top 15 finalists on Rock Star: INXS—alongside four Australian musicians: Grant Fitzpatrick, previously part of Sarah McLeod's support band and affiliated with Sony Music Australia; Sydney-born David Lowy, son of businessman Frank Lowy and serving as the family's financial director; Nick Maybury; and Stella Mozgawa, who had collaborated with Maybury in various Sydney-based bands since 2000.
Characterized by AllMusic as a "streamlined, melodic power pop" outfit, Mink embarked on an Australian tour in late 2006. By mid-2007, they had toured the United States, opening for Saliva during ten shows and Kiss for two additional dates. Their debut album was produced by Sylvia Massy and released through Spitfire Music/Fontana along with Grey Nurse Music. The record included the track "Talk to Me," which drew comparisons to Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl."
Songs such as "New York Summer," co-written by Carlson, Fitzpatrick, and Mozgawa, alongside "Pressure, Pressure," which aired during ESPN’s coverage of the 2006 MLB playoffs, demonstrated their commercial appeal. Additionally, Alice Cooper featured "Get It Right" on his radio program. Toward the end of 2007, they issued the single "Dematerialize," secured a contract with Japanese label Avex Entertainment for their album's distribution in Japan, and toured there in April 2008. Following Lowy's departure, the remaining members produced a music video for "Get It Right," directed by Fitzpatrick.
Afterwards
In 2012, Fitzpatrick worked alongside Matt Sorum and later collaborated with Cherie Currie in 2013. He became a member of the American-based British rock band the Cult in 2015, which toured Australia the following year. Lowy pursued his business endeavors while launching the musical project the Dead Daisies in 2013. Maybury's career included collaborations with numerous artists such as Perry Farrell, Jimmy Barnes, Matt Sorum, Cherie Currie, Michelle Branch, The Madden Brothers, Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts, Cody Simpson, Dorothy, Taylor Hawkins, NHC, Orianthi, Paulina Rubio, Porno For Pyros; he also performed live with Prince in Los Angeles (2015) and with The Foo Fighters at Lollapalooza Stockholm (2019). Mozgawa joined American indie rock band Warpaint as their drummer in 2009. In 2020, Maybury and Mozgawa teamed up with Jono Ma (Jagwar Ma), Itsi, Jonti, and Ewan Pearson to record a tribute cover of Kraftwerk's "Neon Lights" honoring Florian Schneider (1947–2020).
Albums
- Mink (28 August 2007) – Spitfire Music/Fontana, Grey Nurse Music
Singles
- "Talk to Me" (2007)
- "Dematerialize" (2007)
- "Get It Right" (2008)
External links
- Archived official site (retrieved 11 January 2022)