Mindy Misty is an indie band hailing from the artic spheres of Oslo/Norway. With background from indie/noise/lo-fi/black metal, and commodore 64 electronica, the band have developed a hard melodic indiesound which have been characterized as “Thermodynamic Indieswing”. The band adds a prog flavour to the traditional indie rock. A sorrowful, but thrusting nerve gives their music a capturing intensity and stamina. Lyrics span from folk inspired singer songwriter style to absurd non context surrealism. Detail guitar harmonies blends delicately into the mix, while the rhythm section contributes with a harder melvins like alibi.
Mindy Misty has existed as a band since 2003, during which time they’ve released the EP “Temporary, Flawless” as well as contributing to several comps. in Norway and the US. Their debut album “Protoplasma” is just out on Handmade Records. “Protoplasma” was recorded in Mindy Misty’s home studio 100% analogue live on tape. The record was mixed by legendary "Kramer" who’ve played with among others Butthole Surfers and Half Japanese as well as producing artists such as Lou Reed, Sun Ra, Debbie Harry, Low and Ween to mention a few.
Mindy Misty have established themselves as a solid and energetic live act, and are often booked to obscure art exhibits etc, but also at bigger venues and festivals. The band name originates from a manic depressive cat which contributed the lead vocal track to Mindy Misty’s first recording “Chicken Kitty” from the HMR comp. “Encephalopathia”. Mindy Misty’s members have been active in Oslo’s underground scene since mid 90’s in loads of different bands and projects including Star Bug, Laconic Zero, Candy Coated and Tokyo Noise Revolution. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.