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music by : mark macminn

one man die-nasty

About Me

With a deep, distinctive resonating voice and the integrity and honesty professed in his openly sincere and original lyrics, Mark MacMinn will take your ear by storm.
"MacMinn is a pleasure." --URB Magazine.
"A hillbilly Elliot Smith." --glasswerk.co.uk
Raised in Austin, Texas where he began his solo career with his independently released album We All Fall Down in 2003, this dynamic singer/songwriter has used his unique style and penetrating subject matter to his advantage and continued along his career path, releasing two more independent albums, 2004's Bon Voyage and 2005's Hot World. The latest independently released album, Hot World, has recieved incredible response for its catchy and profoundly emotional content. The title track is an instant hit, with its memorable lyrics and sound, and the track "Breakables" was featured in a local Los Angeles play Hyperbole: Epiphany in September 2005.
"Hot World is as HOT as the 105 degree weather here in Austin! LOVE IT! --Austinlive.com
With a distinctive voice and gut-wrenching, straightforward lyrics Mark MacMinn will thrust his genuinely authentic sound upon the open ears of listeners that welcome his southern flare and artistic integrity.
"Mark MacMinn has a strong voice with a confidence that hasn't been heard in ages. His songs do more than entertain, they take the listener on a journey that is well worth the ride." --PopGardenRadio.com
MacMinn's melodic bellow, years of musical performance experience, brutally honest lyrics, and heart-wrenching songs create an environment and experience that are irresistible and too good to miss.
"soulful storytelling" --epitunes.com
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Member Since: 10/7/2004
Band Website: you are here.
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Influences: the beatles, elliot smith, tom waits, radiohead, postal service, johnny cash, ani difranco, muse, old metallica, interpol, ben kweller, damien rice, the killers, mc900 ft. jesus, the cure, public enemy, iron and wine, sage francis, cake, weezer, arcade fire, m ward, leonard cohen, willie nelson, lyrics born anything with a clever hook and heartfelt expression.
Sounds Like: the bastard child of ani difranco with the mixed sperm donation of tom waits, damien rice, and johnny cash. or "a hillbilly Elliot Smith"
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Record Label: none
Type of Label: None

My Blog

what it is

    what it is we do?  and why we do what we do?  what is your motivation?  why do you continue to pursue?  do you continue, or do you let yourself lay in the melonc...
Posted by music by : mark macminn on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:58:00 PST

get in a wreck.

did you ever wish someone would get in a wreck.  you know, your driving you have serious road rage, and you think the asshole in front of you should just get in a wreck and die, and the rest of u...
Posted by music by : mark macminn on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:35:00 PST

out of tune?

    so, I was walking home from work tonight and as I got down the block and crossed the street I noticed an odd amount of police cars.  Some were parked and other were pulling up....
Posted by music by : mark macminn on Tue, 06 Jun 2006 03:04:00 PST

castanets suck

    castanets have got to be one of the most annoying instruments ever created.  clac, clac, clac.....not even a full clack, just 3/4 of a clack and then it's over.  the repet...
Posted by music by : mark macminn on Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:49:00 PST

shits good kid.

ok.  we'll start with the random goodness.  did you ever get everything you asked for?  and by everything, I don't mean the house, or the money, or any of that superficial bullshit that...
Posted by music by : mark macminn on Sat, 21 Jan 2006 07:35:00 PST

why do i do it

ever wonder why you do some things to yourself.  like why do you look at that picture when it makes you sad, and why do look at it again after you already realized it makes you sad, and why to yo...
Posted by music by : mark macminn on Sun, 11 Dec 2005 06:31:00 PST

for the love.

i am not angry anymore.  now, i simply feel a sense of sadness and loss.  the loss of a fantastic friend.  one that was extremely talented and deeply loved by myself, as well as tons of...
Posted by music by : mark macminn on Wed, 30 Nov 2005 11:38:00 PST

please don't do smack!

i have now had two friends, good friends, pass away in two years because of smack.  please don't do it.  i know you get depressed and i know you feel like life isn't worth living sometimes, ...
Posted by music by : mark macminn on Fri, 25 Nov 2005 10:00:00 PST

street cleaning and other bullshit

okay, there is no such thing as actual street cleaning, there is only a guy in a little car that comes around and writes tickets.  I have $90 in tickets and my street doesn't look any cleaner, in...
Posted by music by : mark macminn on Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:02:00 PST

monster turd

to tell you the truth, I don't know "what the fuck," on anything right at the moment.  I am freaking a bit on my livelihood, which I must admit sucks a bunch.  I never really hit the point w...
Posted by music by : mark macminn on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST