Mint Green (band)

Mint Green is an emo-pop band from Boston, Massachusetts fronted by singer and guitarist Ronnica, with Daniel Huang on drums, and Tiffany Sammy on bass. [1]

Mint Green
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsPure Noise Records
Members
  • Ronnica
  • Daniel Huang
  • Tiffany Sammy
Past members
  • Brandon Shaw
  • Brandon Geeslin
  • Frank Price
  • Nick Tyler Kelley
  • Muñeca Diaz

In 2023, Mint Green will play Boston Calling Music Festival alongside their heroes, Paramore.[2][3]

Origins

Growing up, Ronnica listened to Lauryn Hill and Billie Holiday in her dad’s car out of his custom speakers from his home island of Anguilla. Her mother was a singer who enjoyed soft rock and found herself at odds with Ronnica and her brother, as they loved louder groups like Korn and Linkin Park. As a teenager, Ronnica played in various rock bands. [4]

In 2015, right after Ronnica graduated high school, she made a Craigslist posting seeking a drummer for a new project, which is where she found Huang. Mint Green was the first band Ronnica played in where she was lead vocalist and front-woman. The band was named for Ronnica’s favorite color which she has described as, “not too loud, not too soft” like their music. [5] [6]

History

In November 2017, after just one EP release, the band was approached at a show by 6131 Records about a record deal. This caused two members of the band to drop out, realizing they weren’t prepared for this level of commitment to the project.[7]

Mint Green released two independent self-funded EPs before being signed to Pure Noise Records and releasing their first full-length LP, All Girls Go to Heaven, in 2022. [8][9][7]

Discography

Albums

  • All Girls Go To Heaven, 2022[10]

EPs

Singles

  • “Take Care”, 2017[13]
  • “Holy”, 2018[14]
  • “Changing”, 2020[15]
  • “Body Language”, 2022[16]

Covers

  • “Teenage Dream”, 2020[17]
  • “Motion Sickness”, 2020[18]
  • “Kyoto”, 2020[18]

References
  1. Foundry, The Theme (2022-01-17). "Mint Green's "Body Language" reveals an embrace of self-awareness". Throw the Dice and Play Nice. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  2. "Interactive Lineup". Boston Calling Music Festival. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  3. "Mint Green On the Internet, Inclusive College Spaces & Paramore". Bandcamp Daily. 2016-11-21. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  4. "Bubblegrunge band Mint Green refreshes heartache anthems". wbur.org. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  5. Onanian, Nora (2022-06-01). "Interview: Boston band Mint Green | 617 Day". WERS 88.9FM. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  6. CORCORAN, NINA. "MINT GREEN: HOW A RISING POP PUNK ACT KEEPS THE SCENE FRESH". Dig Bos. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  7. CORCORAN, NINA. "MINT GREEN: GROWING PAINS AND POP PUNK GAIN". Dig Bos. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  8. "MINT GREEN SIGNS TO PURE NOISE; RELEASE SINGLE "BODY LANGUAGE"". Pure Noise Records. 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  9. Enwright, Mikey (2018-05-14). "EP Review: Growth by Mint Green". Sound of Boston - Boston Music Blog. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  10. Bird, Katie (2022-05-31). "ALBUM REVIEW: All Girls Go To Heaven - Mint Green". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  11. "This Stream Is Tonight: Mint Green support the Homeless Black Trans Women Fund". Vanyaland. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  12. "queer people of color — EduPunx Podcast". CRAIG BIDIMAN. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  13. Turner, Oli (2022-07-21). "Mint Green brings local pop-punk flavor to Brighton Music Hall". BOSTON HASSLE. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  14. "Mint Green unleash a lush, punk chill on new track 'Holy'". Vanyaland. 2018-05-25. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  15. "Song Of The Week — 'Changing' By Mint Green". Org. 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  16. Pappis, Konstantinos (2022-01-13). "Mint Green Release Video for New Single 'Body Language'". Our Culture. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  17. Ken. "Mint Green Covers Katy Perry". Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  18. Ken. "Mint Green Covers Phoebe Bridgers". Retrieved 2023-01-28.
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