Feature
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
by SlowerQuieter, 1st November, 2011
Band frontman and former Mint Chicks guitarist Ruban Nielson discusses UMO's rise from playing to 10 people to tapping into the blogosphere.
Release
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Unknown Mortal Orchestra
by SlowerQuieter, 18th August, 2011
A collection of hazy lo-fi pop gems combining fuzzy indie guitar hooks with hip-hop breaks, the record at times sounds like the result of a collaboration between Hendrix and RZA.
News
Stonefest second lineup announcement
by boxy, 7th September, 2007
Well the first announcement contained luminaries like *The Waifs*, the second announcement is even bigger.
Feature
The Mint Chicks
by Andrew Weaver, 8th August, 2007
With their furious approach, New Zealand foursome The Mint Chicks might have released two albums and a few EPs thus far in their career, but it could be argued that they have yet to release a definitive document that captures their live prowess.
News
The Bronx plan an Australian invasion
by cecbuzz, 5th January, 2007
Legend has it most Bronx gigs finish up with lead singer Matt Caughthran rolling around on the floor half naked in the middle of the crowd. Fact or fiction? We don't know, but if you'd like to put this legend to the test, then you'd best buy yourself a ti
Reviews
The Mint Chicks, Jump 2 Light Speed, Dead China Doll @ The Annandale, Sydney (07/12/06)
by anni, 11th December, 2006
Thursday December 7 was the big night The Mint Chicks were launching their second album, Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!, in Sydney.
News
Mint Chicks announce fresh tour dates
by cecbuzz, 13th November, 2006
New Zealand's favourite sons, The Mint Chicks, have been pulling crowds to their gigs like ducks to water for the past few years - now they are set to release their charms on Australian audiences. With a new CD Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! to promote - I'd say t
Release
The Mint Chicks - Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!
by Amy Austere, 26th September, 2006
Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! is the Mint Chicks fourth album for Flying Nun Records. Once again, band members Ruban and Kody are back in the production seat. This method has worked for them in the past, so why bother changing. It helps them keep their creative
Reviews
Regurgitator, The Mint Chicks, The Whats @ The Rev, 9/9/05
by riiotgrrl, 15th September, 2005
It seems to be a case of "you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone", with people flocking to The Rev to catch rumoured last-glimpses of one of Brisbane's finest claims-to-fame.
Reviews
Regurgitator, The Mint Chicks, Snowman @ ANU Bar 02/09/2005
by boxy, 4th September, 2005
Friday night saw one of the stayers in the Australian scene, Regurgitator, return to the ANU Bar with newcomers The Mint Chicks and Snowman in tow. Do they still have the mustard to cut it ten years after their break through?
Release
The Mint Chicks - F**k The Golden Youth
by Marshall, 22nd April, 2005
At last, The Mint Chicks release their first full-length album loaded with post-punk trash'n' pop. Check out what all the fuss is about.
Feature
Defined Spasticore With The Mint Chicks
by sneaky, 8th September, 2004
For anyone who has witnessed the manic onstage energy and visceral rhythm oozing from each pore of these twenty-something Kiwi lads, you'll already now they're an exciting prospect.


