Cinematic Mojo is here

October 15, 2011
Brand new fun track "Cinematic Mojo" Performed and recorded by Minky and Ajax at Bopnique Musique . The video is the first single from the upcoming record "Womanity". Watch it right here and be sure to comment and let us know what you think about the song and video. Director: Matthew Pitkoff Producer: Edgar Rosa Director of Photography: Lisa Sene Camera Operator: Tom Smith Editor: Scott Morris.

Whoever Pulls the Karma Strings

December 21, 2010
As we get closer to Santa's big day, let's keep in mind those who struggle every day. In our world right now, there is someone we are routing for big time! Minky drummer Jon Sands has suffered a massive heart attack and has been in the ICU for the past month. Doctors say he is doing better every day, but still cannot have any visitors. Please spread your good wishes at "Team Huggy" where funds are also being raised to defray the ongoing cost of John's hefty medical expenses. Aimee Mann will also be performing a benefit concert for John, at The Paradise in Boston on January 21st. Tickets are on sale "here"

The frosting makes it sweeter

September 25, 2010
Just putting the finishing touches on this new record to make it worth the wait! We're finishing one last song featuring Cameron Stone (Brian Wilson, etc.) on cello.  Also preparing to perform some of the new songs live in a few weeks.  If you're in the RI area, come down and check out what seems to be a semi-rare appearance these days.  A Boston area CD release show for the yet to be titled record #3 is coming in November 2010 - so keep in touch, won't you?

Sweet pleasures and sour grapes  

September 3, 2010
Wow, it's been a while...but that doesn't mean the Minky camp hasn't been running in circles.  After a year on the road (to nowhere) supporting the last record (which Absolute Powerpop listed as one of the top albums of the year!), the stars are falling into place.  Finally free of all commitment and the drag of straight hips, Minky has teamed with producer Anthony Resta (Duran Duran, Elton John) at Bopnique Musique to record a bona-fide hit record only free spirited popsters could dream of.  The newest line-up features John Sands (Aimee Mann), Richard Gates, and Phil Aiken helping to bring 10 new tracks out of my head and into yours.  Other guests musicians include Tracy Bonham (vocals/violin), Ajax, Steve Sadler (mandolin, dobro), Cameron Stone (cello) Eric French (guitar), Dave Tessier (guitar/keys) & Michelle Lewis (vocals).  The official release date will be in November.  For now, you can find "Bottle with the Blues" on our Facebook page.  Listen loud and in headphones!

Everything Minky is new again

March 1, 2009
The new Minky Starshine CD, "Unidentified Hit Record" is now available on iTunes and at cdbaby.com and through our new label 75orLess Records . Recorded right here in Providence, RI by Michael Poorman at Strangeways and mixed by Ken Stringfellow in Paris, France & Chris Manning in San Diego, CA. Check it out cause you're going to love it! A big thanks to all of you who helped to sell out our Boston CD release at the Lizard Lounge last month. We will be in RI at The Blackstone in Pawtucket on April 3rd to welcome you to our new sights and sounds. This will be a great night! We'd also like to thank Doug Tetreau for his work on the new site layout. Lastly, we're now on Facebook so become a fan if you haven't already.

Providence Phoenix and Motif Magaine Nominations
April 7, 2007:

Voting ends April 10th, so go quick like a bunny! We're nominated for 2 awards at the Providence Phoenix (Best Breakthrough Act and Best Album), as well as in Motif Magazine (Best Male Vocalist and Best Album). Vote here now... http://www.bestmusicpoll.com and http://www.motifmagazine.net

NEW ENGLAND PERFORMER &
75 OR LESS RECORDS
March 1, 2007:

Since when is good ol' American power-pop the equivalent of a G-rated movie? (we were hoping for XXX) Check out our latest review in New England Performer Magazine. http://www.performermag.com/nep.recrevs.phpRead the infamous "slut" review at 75 or Less Records. http://75orless.com/?archive/m/index.php

NEW REVIEW
January 1, 2007

Welcome to the new and improved Minky Starshine & the New Cardinals website. Thanks to our web guru Tiphoni for making it all happen. You can contact her at tiphoni@gmail.com. Please come back often for live dates, hugs, snuggles, rants, raves and tons of new stuff. Also check out our tasty review in Boston’s The Noise Magazine. We are thrilled to be referred to as an “inoffensive mid-tempo, Adult Album Alternative (AAA) boy band”.

THE CW NETWORK
November 10, 2006

Something super dooper fun is happening with Minky and the CW network. We have won a contest to have a song featured on the network. We’d like to thank all the great bands that we’ve met through this!

Minky on iTunes
October 17, 2006

What a perfect end to a great week of cramming rehearsals and red wine. It all paid off. Thanks to all who came out to Jake's and felt the powerpop of love. Also, Minky Starshine & the New Cardinals new Cd is now available on iTunes! Please go to the link below and write a review of our new record for us. We’d love you more for that!

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PROVIDENCE PHOENIX REVIEW
September 10, 2006

...read what The Providence Phoenix has to say about the highly anticipated new release from Minky Starshine & the New Cardinals. Read here.

CD RELEASE PARTY
September 2, 2006

The CD is ready for your listening pleasure. Both live and in shrinkwrap form. It has taken years off my life in so many ways and is still worth every note. More importantly, the CD release celebration is set to take place on September 8th at the Century Lounge.

New CD is available at CDbaby
August 29, 2006

Our debut CD, "Hooray for LA" is now available to purchase at Cdbaby. The direct link is http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/minkystarshine Like a tasty appetizer, you can sample all of the songs here and decide how hungry for Minky you really are. Most people eat it up. They say we taste like chicken.

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