Ellington

Mint—"Magnetism" (Funzalo 2006) Belgian indie-pop rockers Mint recorded their second album in Richmond, Va., with John Morand (Sparklehorse, Cracker). Their first U.S. release, "Magnetism," has fresh, emotional pop that can evoke Fountains of Wayne, Belle & Sebastian or Grandaddy, while their sweeping, large-scale rock recalls Oasis and Big Star. Mix their Darla/Creation Records aesthetic with a touch of shoegaze.