Minders

R.I.P. Joel Burrows of the Minders/Thermals

PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2012

Joel Burrows, a Portland-based musician who had performed with the Thermals and the Minders, has passed away. A post from the Portland Merc...

Minders

The Future's Always Perfect

PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2004

Had Guided By Voices’ Robert Pollard decided early in his career to ditch the whole lo-fi angle, part ways with best friend Jack Daniels an...

Minders

Down In Fall

PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2000

UK transplant Martyn Leaper created the Minders in Denver, CO, and has since transported this '60s-influenced musical juggernaut to Portlan...

Minders

Cul-de-Sacs & Dead Ends

PUBLISHED Aug 1, 1999

Last year’s Hooray For Tuesday debut album by the Minders was classic pop perfection. Fronted by songwriter Martyn Leaper, the band e...