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April 23,
2006
Pinkie
has now gotten on the pop culture bandwagon known as myspace.com.
You can now check out what will have sound samples and news bits that
complement the Pinkie official site. check it out at www.myspace.com/pinkiemusic.
In
other Pinkie news, Alex continues work on his latest LP
recordings. As usual, more news coming shortly on all!
March 5,
2006
Alex
Sharkey's former band, legendary outfit Brighter from the Sarah
Records famed catalogue, will see a release of a new
compilation. The tentively titled "Out To Sea: The Rest of
Brighter 1989-1992" (Matinee
Records 041) will most likely hit record outlets later this
year. The LP will feature the entire Brighter LP
"Laurel" plus a variety of tracks from flexi discs,
compilations and previously unreleased material. According to
the Matinee site, the collection could feature 20 plus tracks.
Keep checking back on more info!
Alex Sharkey is once again
teaming up with former band mate Keris Howard in Harper Lee, which is
gearing up for April live dates. Alex promises more news shortly,
which should also include some Pinkie dates. Pinkie is
currently recording tracks for an upcoming third release not yet titled, as
always check back frequently for more detail.
In other
release news, Pinkie's "Sharon Fussy" was released in
Europe/Japan via Mushroom Pillow Records. The LP contains two
bonus tracks: "Secret Signs" and "Now or
Never". To pick up your copy, please visit www.mushroompillow.com
In the
works is Pinkie's long overdue myspace.com
site. Check back soon to check out some cool streaming audio
plus more!
October 2,
2005
 Sorry
for the long delays in updates. Lets begin with new Pinkie
release information. As reported last time, Alex has been
working with fellow Planting Seeds' artist Linda Draper and
this past August PSR released the fabulous remix versions of
Linda's "Needlessly" and "The Broken Muzzle"
together on the six track CDEP "Needlessly" (PSRCD-034)
- you can pick up a copy via the Planting Seeds Catalogue.
In other
Pinkie new, Alex has also contributed the song "One" -
another fine slice of electro-pop for the Wood Records tribute LP
"I"ll Never Leave You: An Avante-Garde and Outsider Tribute
to the Music of Harry Nilsson" (wd73). The LP was released
on September 11, 2005. The comp also features Linda Draper &
Brian Wurschum (The Voyces) and their fun take on "The Lottery
Song" plus performances from Peter Dizozza, Shank, Matt Kinnison,
Mary Jane and lots more. If that wasn't enough, Alex is
currently working on new material for future release. We'll keep
you posted.
July 1,
2005
Lots of
news on the Pinkie front! Alex has completed his collaboration
with fellow Planting Seeds' artist NYC folk chanteuse Linda Draper.
The tracks will see it's release as a limited edition CDEP titled
"Needlessy" which is one of the tracks remixed by Alex
Sharkey. Final track listing will be up later this month.
Look for a late August/early September release. for more up to the
minute news on the release, please visit www.plantingseedsrecords.com
as well as www.lindadraper.net
More
Pinkie release news! Alex is currently working on recording his
track for Tennessee based Wood Records' tribute to singer/songwriter
Harry Nilsson. The
tribute is titled "I'll
Never Leave You: An Avante-Garde And Outsider Tribute
To Harry Nilsson." Nilsson
is the writer of many pop classics: The ballad
"Without You"; "Cuddly Toy" from The
Monkees;"Best Friend" (AKA "Girlfriend") from the
TV show "Courtship of Eddie's Father" - among countless
other hits. The compilation is planned for a September
11, 2005 release. This will be a limited edition pressing with
proceeds going to Amnesty
International. Pinkie will be contributing the track
"One" (A familiar hit also performed by Three Dog
Night) For more details on this amazing release please visit the
Wood Records site.
If that
wasn't enough, Pinkie also appears on Volume 4 of Clairecords
"Test Tones" features the single mix of "Say After
Me" - also featured on the compilation: Anton Barbeau w/
The Bevis Frond, Parasol's Angie Heaton, and really lots more.
More details can be found at www.tonevendor.com
Alex also
tells us live dates for later this year (Fall 2005*) are still on the
agenda - the tour with Matinee records Lovejoy
should be announced soon.
And last
look for a new release from Pinkie for the European/Japanese markets -
more news as it's officially confirmed!
March 19,
2005
A recent
interview with Pinkie is set to appear in the latest issue of Dagger
(#36 - USA indiepop bible), due out shortly...speaking of Dagger if
you missed it, Pinkie was on Dagger's Top 10 cd's of November
2004. Check out Dagger Tim's list:
1. language of flowers- songs about you (shelflife)
2. trembling blue stars- southern skies appear brighter (elefant)
3. coastal- halfway to you (words on music)
4. the zinedines- take me take me (rainbow quartz)
5. pinkie- sharon fussy (planting seeds)
6. the high water marks- songds about rhe ocean (eenie meenie)
7. tonya donelly- whiskey tango ghosts (4ad)
8. outrageous cherry- why don't we talk about something else ep
(r.quartz)
9. st. etienne- travel edition 1990-2005 (sub pop)
10.bermuda triangle service- high swan dive (bts)
Alex
Sharkey is also currently working on remixing tracks from fellow
Planting Seeds artist Linda
Draper. Linda's latest record (and first for Planting Seeds)
is titled "One Two Three Four" and is produced by NYC icon
Kramer (Low, Galaxie 500, and Sonic Youth). Alex will be working
on the LP's first single "Needlessly," "The Broken
Muzzle," and "Jezebel."
Pinkie is
also gearing up for a few live dates. More news on those details
coming soon.
January
28,
2005
Check out
the "Sharon Fussy review at the UK's Penny
black Music (it's also archived on the
reviews page) and at Erasing
Clouds.
In other
Pinkie news, "Sharon Fussy" has been noted as being the best
record of 2004 at EFD Records in Hong Kong; among the other top releases of 2004: Cranes "Particles And Waves,"
Manic Street Preachers "Holy Bible" (re-release)," New
Order "In Session".
January 7,
2005
Hampton Roads,
Virginia National Public Radio affiliate WHRV 89.5 FM's fabulous "Out
of The Box" program (Hosted by Paul Shugrue) showcased some of
2004's best music on a variety of Retrospective shows. Planting
Seeds Records artists were featured on two of their programs. Pinkie was featured on the "Best Electronica"
with the track "Someone I'll Never Be" - featured alongside acts
as Stereolab, Air, Sigur Ros, and The Album Leaf among others.
Virginia' Beach's own Astropop 3 was featured on the "Best of
Local Recordings" edition with their national hit "Forget
Tomorrow." Other featured artists: Mae, 1888,
N.E.R.D, Bio Ritmo, and others. Help support National Public
radio, help them continue to bring worthwhile music! For more
information on NPR, visit their official website at www.npr.org
or visit www.whro.org/outofthebox.
December
8,
2004
Another
couple of reviews for the fabulous "Sharon Fussy" records read
more...
November
12,
2004
Several
new Pinkie "Sharon Fussy" reviews out now! Read
more...
October 3,
2004
The "Touring
Spain" photo diary is now available for viewing.
October 2,
2004
A minor
redesign of the Pinkie website. Pinkie's current release entitled Sharon Fussy is now available! Visit the Planting
Seeds Records Catalogue page to purchase your copy today. Also
keep an eye out for Planting Seeds Records' latest compilation, Sunsets
& Silhouettes, featuring
the track "She's Dead." Don't forget to check back
here later for the latest Pinkie happenings!
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