Hello, hola, bonjour, and all that. Welcome to fuckmeitsmiatea, the blog and portfolio of Maria Turauskis AKA MiaTea. This page focuses on my music writing, with articles, reviews and interviews. The work here is mixture of occasional stuff specifically for this blog, as well as items from the five publications I currently write for: www.morethanthemusic.co.uk, www.thegirlsare.com, www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk, whenthegramophonerings.com and www.herecomeseveryone.org. I also have a twitter account, fuckmeitsmiatea, which you should also check out, or you could contact me directly at mariaturauskis@hotmail.co.uk.

Saturday, 24 May 2014

MORE THAN THE MUSIC: New Video - Many Things (MT)


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Over the past year MT have been stirring up a groundswell of hype, being championed by the likes of NME, Clash and This is Fake DIY. After a successful debut single release, alongside a residency at the KOKO in Camden, the group are now set to support The Polyphonic Spree on a number of dates in June ahead of the release of their debut EP What We Are in July.

This new video from the charismatic indie pop four piece follows the group on tour with a charmingly the retro fisheye lense, and is awash with reverb, kooky organs and cute percussion. Check it out: http://youtu.be/9uZ0yfouyeg

Sunday, 18 May 2014

MORE THAN THE MUSIC: New Video - Jetta


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Jetta is breaking British singer-songwriter talent newly signed to Polydor. Already hyped by the likes of Pharrell Williams and Cee-Lo Green, Jetta has been tipped as one to watch for 2014 by Rolling Stone Magazine, and she was reportedly one of the most talked about performers at this year’s SXSW.

Hailing from Liverpool, Jetta creates charismatic, soul inflected pop, exampled perfectly here were her second release, the upbeat and dynamic ‘Crescendo’. The track is released ahead of her debut EP due out in June (produced by no less than Pharrell himself), and is accompanied by this charming and very British video: http://youtu.be/KTIc_wC0y1w

Sunday, 11 May 2014

MORE THAN THE MUSIC POST: New Track - Happyness


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Ahead of the release of their debut album Weird Little Birthday is this tasty little ditty that fully exemplifies the wonder that is burgeoning new band Happyness. The band have enjoyed excellent press from the likes of The Fly, NME, Clash and many, many more besides, and it is easy to see why, with their charming melodies and relaxed vibe.

Filled with rough edges and charismatic naivety, this quirky track has a 90s college rock vibe, recalling the likes of Pavement, Pixies, and even further back to Lou Reed circa Transformer. Take a listen: https://soundcloud.com/happyness-4/great-minds-think-alike-all-1