Author: Marieke McKenna

Last week we were guests at Subcity Radio, Glasgow. Mink Records founder Marieke McKenna had a chat with Jeremy about Mink, plans for 2017 and the music scenes in Amsterdam, The Hague and Glasgow. Pitou did a lovely live session, performing 5 of her songs, some from the recently released EP and some unreleased ones.… Continue reading Mink Records & Pitou at Subcity Radio, Glasgow

It’s here! A Parable by The Stangs! If you missed the release show last Friday you can get your hands on a physical copy (vinyl & CD) through our webshop or selected record stores. other streaming links: iTunes: http://apple.co/2lV693Y Google Play: https://goo.gl/XLZ1Pg Amazon: http://amzn.to/2lVo5eT

Congratulations to Blues/Folk trio Avocet (previously Samaniona) who made an impression at the Danny Kyle stage last week and have been invited to play at Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow next year. Recorded material coming your way in the next few months! Drawing by Conrad Molleson

We are very excited to announce the next Mink Records production! On the 4th of March we will be hosting a concert night at Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow. Inviting some of the best up and coming Folk/Blues/Rock artists from the Netherlands and the U.K. The line up includes Folk Noir singer Pitou (Amsterdam), Blues/Folk trio Avocet (Glasgow) and 7 man strong Frog Rock… Continue reading Mink Records Presents Concert Night at Cottiers, Glasgow

This Saturday travelling vinyl pop up store Espresso Records will be organising a vinyl fair at Zaal 3 in The Hague. Marieke will be spinning Mink Records vinyl releases and records from her own private collection in the afternoon. Check out the event on Facebook! Loads of local vinyl sellers, bands, labels, dj’s etc. Free entrance.

announced: The Stangs EP release show! friday february 17th, koorenhuis, the hague 21.00 – 00.00 / tickets €4  including special guests from Koninklijk Conservatorium – Royal Conservatoire & Residentie Orkest & The Hazzah as support check out the Facebook event for more info! GET YOUR TICKETS      

Live bookings for Pitou now via Pien Feith at Friendly Fire! www.friendly-fire.nl / p.feith@friendly-fire.nl

Yesterday Pitou was invited to come and sing her version of Debussy’s Claire de Lune on national Dutch television programme Podium Witteman. Check out her performance here (in Dutch). Pitou’s debut record was released on September 8th and is available online (Spotify, iTunes etc.), in our webshop and in selected record stores (vinyl & CD).  

Mink Records will be hosting a stage on the Monday of Haagse Pop Week (October 17th, Grote Markt, 21:00 till late). Funk-soul band Namea Soul (who met at one of our earlier jams) will be performing, after which an open jam will take place. Bring your instruments! Line up: Felician Erlenburg – alto Marijn Van de Ven – bass… Continue reading Mink Records Stage at Haagse Popweek

Yesterday Pitou presented her new mini album to a sold out Vondelkerk in Amsterdam. It was magic! Big thank you to everyone who came. Here are some pictures by Ramy Moharam Fouad.