Chris Simpson (of Mineral)
About This Event
Chris Simpson, the Houston-bred singer and songwriter known for his role in 1990s emo band Mineral, performs at Mercury Lounge billed as Chris Simpson (of Mineral). He draws on material tied to Mineral's brief recorded run, favoring direct, emotionally precise delivery and songwriting built around restrained dynamics that move from quiet tension to release.
About the Artists
Chris Simpson
Chris Simpson is a Houston-bred singer and songwriter whose work sits between rock and pop, with roots in the emo scene through his role in Mineral. He appears in New York City at the Mercury Lounge for performances billed as Chris Simpson (of Mineral), drawing on material linked to the band’s brief but influential 1990s run.
Mineral
Mineral is an American rock group that emerged from Houston and helped shape the emo and post-hardcore currents of the 1990s. Their recorded output was brief but influential, with two albums that remain touchstones for the midwest emo and math-rock-leaning end of the genre.