The new single and video from Scotland’s own The Jasmine Minks titled ‘Step by Step’ is, simply put, a beautiful yet simple stroll down the glorious world of independent music. Sometimes those short, yet sweet songs are the ones that grab you, and this song is one of those. Brilliantly written and sublimely executed, the song and video turn a poppy chord progression into a catchy hook and use the setting of buskers at the train station to capture the essence of creativity.
As of March 22, this two-track single will be available everywhere digitally via A Turntable Friend Records with distribution worldwide by SRD (London, UK). The limited edition 7” can now be ordered on blue vinyl in a cardboard sleeve (with download code) via Bandcamp and Limited Run.
About The Jasmine Minks
Scotland’s The Jasmine Minks have announced their new 7” single, to be released via A Turntable Friend Records, both digitally and on blue vinyl in a cardboard sleeve.
With almost the same line-up as on the very first recordings, Jim Shepherd, Martin Keena, Walter ‘Wattie’ Duncan, Dave Musker and Tom Reid recorded this new material together with producer legend Pat Collier at his Perry Vale Studios in London.
Presented as a double A-side 7“ single, ‘Step by Step’ and ‘Gravity’ shine as if the band had recorded it some 30 years ago. The first track is an upbeat and uptempo jingle-jangle harmony with a 60s chorus (written by Tom Reid) while ‘Gravity’ comes as a more fuzzy anthem reminiscent of ‘Cut Me Deep’. Here we see fantastic songwriting courtesy of Jim Shepherd.
The Jasmine Minks have been strongholds in the British music scene since 1983, originating from Aberdeen. In fact, they were the first band to be signed to Alan McGee’s fledgling Creation Records label back in 1984. Many classic songs, singles, and albums followed. ‘Think!’ or ‘Cold Heart’ are among the best songs released during Creation’s early phase.
“It was a moment of utter bliss when singer-guitarist Jim Shepherd confirmed that the single would be happening,” says Ulrich Hoffman, owner of A Turntable Friend Records.
LINKS:
http://aturntablefriendrecords.limitedrun.com/products/635029-jasmine-minks-step-by-step-gravity-7-blue-vinyl
https://thejasmineminks.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/thejasmineminks
https://twitter.com/behappydadda
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-jasmine-minks-mn0000217301/biography
https://open.spotify.com/artist/79iNuVcranEFZo5z6yTdHc?si=CFYMorgUS8idzMue7y0yVg
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/the-jasmine-minks/202220877
