Minty Fresh

Minty Fresh is a Chicago-based record label, founded in 1993 by Jim Powers with Anthony Musiala.[1] The label is known for launching the careers of Veruca Salt.[2] They also gave the Swedish band The Cardigans their first US release[3] and released the debut single by Liz Phair.[4] They also run the "Mini Fresh" label which produces children's music.[5][6]

Minty Fresh
Founded1993 (1993)
FounderJim Powers, Anthony Musiala
GenreRock
Country of originU.S.
LocationChicago, Illinois

Artists

See also

  • List of record labels

References

  1. McAllister, Colleen (September 25, 2007). "BreakThru Radio Airs Special Minty Fresh Records Showcase". BreakThru Radio. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  2. DeRogatis, Jim (November 20, 1994). "The Making of a Sensation". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012.
  3. Kot, Greg (April 4, 1997). "SUBVERSIVE SWEDES THE CARDIGANS WILL CHANGE YOUR IDEA OF SCANDINAVIAN POP". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 3, 2011. After releasing "Life," a critically acclaimed stateside debut in 1995 on Chicago-based Minty Fresh
  4. Rothschild, David (August 27, 1993). "RETRO POPSTERS HOPE SUPER MODEL HAS LEGS". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  5. Pogrebin, Robin (September 18, 2002). "Not All Sunshine for Teensy Set's Troubadour". New York Times. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  6. Edelstein, David (January 30, 2005). "Nursery School of Rock". New York Times. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  7. Margasak, Peter (August 6, 1998). "A Minty Fresh Start - Aluminum Group/Sweetness and Bite". Chicago Reader. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  8. SIEGLER, DYLAN (June 17, 1998). "Komeda makes a go of it". Billboard. Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 3, 2011. A North of No South compilation including a Komeda song was picked up by Minty Fresh talent rep Jim Powers during a trip to Japan
  9. Tortorici, Frank (December 14, 1998). "Mike Scott". VH1. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
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