Coming out the interminable epicenter of creativity that is Brooklyn, is yet another hot new band - Minks. Opting for the popular minimal info approach, there isn't a lot known about the project. However, here are some of the facts:
- Judging by live footage the band seems to have 6 members.
- They have just released a new 7" on Captured Tracks.
- They have a lovely collection of pictures on a blog.
- They have an undeniably dark, gothic aesthetic.
- Their track "Funeral Song" is catchy as hell.
- The music video is made by Wooden Lense, a Portland-based film collective.
- I fucking LOVE macaroni and cheese. Wait....
With only a 7" to date, Minks emanate a pretty cohesive sound, one in the ilk of Gothic New Wave. You can certainly hear elements of The Cure or The Smiths - a clear, driving bass line, nickel guitar that darts in and leaves lazily, whining synth layered over simplistic drums. "Funeral Song", which is the standout single, even has some vocals reminiscent of Morrisey's baritone croon, but to just compare them to The Smiths though, would be unfair. Their other tracks show there is more capacity to this group than just regurgitating John Hughes soundtracks. Even "Funeral Song" is a departure from simple emulation, an eerie inversion of effervescence and depression. It's a bright song for sad kids. Good news for people who love bad news, to reference the melancholic Modest Mouse. And while "So long summertime/I'm not coming back" constitutes the chorus of a single making it's way to us right at the first signs of sunshine and warmth, we can't help but disagree a little in our minds, but our ears certainly couldn't care less. The lovely video work of Wooden Lense below shows that our eyes can be pretty happy, too. If you like it, then I know you'll dig this as well. How can you be a sad kid now? Enjoy!
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