Mindil Beach Markets
| Mindil Beach Markets | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Genres | Rock, folk, reggae |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | MindilBeachMarkets.com |
| Members |
Cam Ainslie (drums) Rod Campbell (vocals/keys) Patrick Codere (vocals/guitar) Daniel Kingsbury (vocals/guitar) Matt Posnikoff (bass/guitar) |
Mindil Beach Markets are a five-piece Canadian rock band from Victoria, British Columbia, consisting of drummer Cam Ainslie, vocalist/keyboardist Rod Campbell, vocalist/guitarist Patrick Codere, vocalist/guitarist Daniel "DK" Kingsbury, and bassist/guitarist Matt Posnikoff. They are known for incorporating a range of styles into their music including elements of folk, reggae, funk, and hip hop.[1] They are also known for their environmental advocacy.[2]
Formation
Band members Kingsbury, Posnikoff, and Codere met and began playing music together while schoolmates at a high school in British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, eventually forming a band and releasing an album locally. While in school they raised about $10,000 which they used to create an endowment fund to support underprivileged Sunshine Coast musicians.
After graduating from high school all three moved to Victoria in 2007, where they began formulating a new project. In 2008, members Ainslie and Campbell joined the band and all five moved into a house together in Victoria, forming Mindil Beach Markets as it exists today.[1]
Releases
Mindil Beach Markets released their first recording in 2009, a demo featuring the songs "Drink Up" and "What Happened to the Blue Skies." The demo was produced by Brett Mjanes of British Columbia hip hop group Wilderness Crew.
In 2010, the band independently released their debut eponymous album Mindil Beach Markets. The album received a 4.5 out 5 star review in the University of Winnipeg's Uniter newspaper, with the critic praising the successful assimilation of different musical styles.[3]
In March of 2013, the band released their sophomore album, titled It Might Take Long.[4][5] In an interview with Monday Magazine, band member Rod Campbell stated that the band somewhat redefined their sound for the second album, stating, "We're more of a rock band, but the record is still diverse." He also stated that the band improved their songwriting for the second album, which features more complex song structures than the debut album.[6] The album was produced by Sean Carrie, mixed by Alex Aligizakis, and mastered by Brock McFarlane.[7] The album was well received critically, receiving positive reviews from Spill Magazine, The Coastal Spectator, and critic Jared Gauthier.[8][9][10]
Jellyfish Project
In 2012, Mindil Beach Markets created The Jellyfish Project, an educational initiative advocating awareness of environmental issues among young people, with a particular focus on ocean sustainability. The project utilizes music and live performance to engage students in conversation about environmental conservation. Jellyfish Project events take place at Canadian middle and high schools, and the events features live performances by Mindil Beach Markets as well as slideshows and videos. As a result of the success of this project, the band has partnered with the Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise program and has participated in Al Gore's Climate Reality Project.[2]
Discography
Mindil Beach Markets (2010)
All songs written and composed by Mindil Beach Markets.
| No. | Title | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Working Man Blues" | 4:06 | |
| 2. | "Am I Blind" | 3:33 | |
| 3. | "The Big Picture" | 2:53 | |
| 4. | "No Time" | 2:46 | |
| 5. | "Mindil Beach" | 4:45 | |
| 6. | "Jam 1" | 5:39 | |
| 7. | "Keep Kickin" | 4:01 | |
| 8. | "Birds" | 4:08 | |
| 9. | "Criminal" | 2:44 | |
| 10. | "Machines" | 4:22 |
It Might Take Long (2013)
All songs written by Mindil Beach Markets except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Airport" | 2:18 | |
| 2. | "Smoking Gun" | 3:26 | |
| 3. | "Heed the Call" | 3:19 | |
| 4. | "Evil Genius Super Villain" | 3:29 | |
| 5. | "Brand New Mind" | 4:16 | |
| 6. | "She's a Vampire" | 3:45 | |
| 7. | "Afterlife" (Written by Mindil Beach Markets and Wyatt Turney) | 5:12 | |
| 8. | "Ignorance Is Bliss" | 3:20 | |
| 9. | "The Bottle Episode" | 3:06 | |
| 10. | "With Words" | 5:31 | |
| 11. | "It Might Take Long" | 4:23 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cotton, Mike (15 March 2013). "British Columbia Music: Mindil Beach Markets". Nomads on the Road. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kingsbury, Daniel (7 March 2013). "Kids Rocking the Environment, One Jellyfish at a Time". Huffington Post Canada. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Gauthier, Jared (29 September 2011). "Mindil Beach Markets". The Uniter. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ "Album Fundraising Mission a Success!". Mindil Beach Markets. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Chung, Lindsay. "Life On The Road: An Interview With Rod Campbell of Mindil Beach Markets". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Green, Mary Ellen (27 February 2013). "It Might Take Long worth the wait". Monday Magazine. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ It Might Take Long (CD insert notes). Mindil Beach Markets. Mindil Beach Markets. 2013.
- ↑ Chung, Lindsay. "Mindil Beach Markets: It Might Take Long". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Thanh, Yasuko (3 March 2013). "Writers on Music: This album is the Bad Boy". The Coastal Spectator. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Gauthier, Jared (22 March 2013). "Mindil Beach Markets - It Might Take Long". Jared Gauthier's (Un)Popular Opinion. Retrieved 8 April 2013.