Mirk

Mirk
Not to be confused with Murk (band).
Mirk
Origin Albany, New York, USA
Genres Pop, soul, R&B, hip-hop
Years active 2009–present
Labels Foster House
Website Official website
Facebook
Myspace
Members
Joshua Mirsky
Mike Thornton
Andy O'Brien
Chris Russell
Kate Sgroi
Steve Struss
Tara Merritt
Past members
Dan Gerken
Carl Blackwood
Dan Root
Mike Finch

Mirk is an American musical group from Albany, New York founded in 2009. (Formerly Mirk and the New Familiars, the group shortened their name to Mirk in October, 2010.) Their music has been characterized as a cross between the genres of pop, soul, R&B, and hip-hop.[1] The band's current members are Joshua Mirsky on lead vocals, Mike Thornton on guitar, Andy O'Brien on keyboards, Chris Russell on saxophone, Kate Sgroi on bass, Steve Struss on drums, and Tara Merritt on vocals.

Mirk gained national attention in 2009 after numerous press outlets reported on their collaboration with Jay-Z and Regina Spektor.[2] Mirk has been credited with producing and arranging the song Crispy Benjamins, acquired by Jay-Z and Roc Nation in September 2009.[3][4][5]

On September 28th, 2011 the band posted a teaser image on their website that officially announced their sophomore independent album "Grind" will be released on December 2nd, 2011 which features Grammy Award recording artist Mr. Cheeks.[6]

Discography

They have released several full-length singles and albums.

  • 2011 - Grind
  • 2010 - Live at the Linda
  • 2010 - Love/Live A 2 Part Trilogy
  • 2009 - Broke EP
  • 2009 - Love

References

  1. ^ Mirk & The New Familiars CD Release Party - CRUMBS Blog - Local Music - CRUMBS.NET - timesunion.com - Albany NY
  2. ^ Jay-Z Greatest-Hits Album Planned; 'Crispy Benjamins' Mystery Explained - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV
  3. ^ Update, redux: Jay-Z did sample Regina Spektor, when you’ll hear it is anyone’s guess « Consequence of Sound
  4. ^ Scene & Heard - Times Union
  5. ^ The Curious Case of Jay-Z's 'Crispy Benjamins' - The Boombox
  6. ^ Metroland Online - Listen Here

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