MNDR
| MNDR | |
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| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Electropop, synthpop, IDM, indietronica |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | WonderSound, Ultra |
| Associated acts | Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. |
| Website | www.mndr.com |
| Members | |
| Amanda Warner Peter Wade |
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MNDR is an American electronic music duo formed in New York City in 2009, consisting of Amanda Warner and Peter Wade.
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[edit] History
Warner moved from Oakland, California to New York City in 2008 to work as a songwriter for hire. It was only after meeting Wade that she began to consider fronting a musical act herself. MNDR has opened for bands like YACHT, Massive Attack, and Deerhoof and frequently collaborates with visual artist Jamie Carreiro, who provides visual effects for MNDR's live shows.[1] Warner and Wade uploaded four tracks to Myspace in 2009, and those tracks eventually became MNDR's debut EP, E.P.E.. The band is currently working on their first full-length album.[2] The song "Fade to Black" from E.P.E was re-recorded in the Simlish language of The Sims and is featured in The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff.
Warner is featured on the song "Bang Bang Bang", the first single taken from Mark Ronson & The Business Intl.'s third studio album, Record Collection. The song was co-written by Warner, Wade, Ronson, and Q-Tip. Daniel Kreps from Rolling Stone describes MNDR as providing "the song's indelible French-laden hook" while "a debonair Q-Tip absolutely slays on his verses."[3] Warner subsequently provided vocals for a parody version of the song, called "Dom Dom Dom", written by Chris Moyles and Dave Vitty. She is also featured on Ronson's 2010 tour in support of his album.
On January 17, 2012, MNDR released a single titled "#1 in Heaven" on Ultra Records.[4] Warner told Spin magazine that the lyrics are inspired by kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst, commenting, "The lyrics to the chorus are her words [...] After she was arrested for robbing a bank where someone was murdered, her only press statement was, 'Tell them [my brothers and sisters] I am smiling and send my greetings.'"[5] The accompanying music video was directed by SSION lead singer Cody Critcheloe and takes inspiration from "strong iconic" women such as Jane Fonda, Wendy O. Williams, and Valerie Solanas.[5] The duo's full-length debut album is scheduled for release in summer 2012, also on Ultra.[6]
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2011 | MTV O Music Awards | Best Web-Born Artist | Pending[7] |
[edit] Discography
- "C.L.U.B." – single
(Released March 24, 2009)
- "C.L.U.B." – 3:40
- "C.L.U.B." (Instrumental) – 3:40
- E.P.E. – EP
(Released April 6, 2010)
- "C.L.U.B." – 3:41
- "Fade to Black" – 3:25
- "I Go Away" – 3:35
- "Jump In" – 4:38
- "Caligula" – limited 12" single
(Released July 5, 2010)
- A. "Caligula" – 5:37
- B. "Caligula" (Percapella) – 4:40
- "Cut Me Out" – single
(Released January 20, 2011)
- "Cut Me Out" – 3:15
- "#1 in Heaven" – single
(Released January 17, 2012)
- "#1 in Heaven" – 3:56
[edit] References
- ^ anthonyc (June 23, 2010). "TLC vs. MNDR: A New York City Minute with MNDR". Tastes Like Caramel. http://www.tlc-blog.com/2010/06/tlc-vs-mndr-interview/. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ Tennessen, Nora (June 25, 2010). "Itinerary: MNDR's Amanda Warner Takes Us to Chelsea". BlackBook. BlackBook Media Corporation. http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/itinerary-mndrs-amanda-warner-takes-us-to-chelsea/20109. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (June 22, 2010). "Mark Ronson Unleashes the Summer's Hottest Video". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mark-ronson-unleashes-the-summers-hottest-video-20100622. Retrieved July 4, 2010.
- ^ "#1 In Heaven – Single". Ultra Records. http://www.ultramusic.com/release/single-featured-mndr-danceelectronic/1-in-heaven-single. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ^ a b "Video Premiere: MNDR Talks '#1 in Heaven'". Spin. Spin Media LLC. January 17, 2012. http://www.spin.com/articles/video-premiere-mndr-talks-1-heaven. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (January 16, 2012). "MNDR: "#1 in Heaven"". Pitchfork Media. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12996-1-in-heaven/. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ^ "Best Web-Born Artist – MNDR". MTV O Music Awards. MTV Networks. http://www.omusicawards.com/vote/best-web-born-artist/mndr. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- MNDR at WonderSound Records
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