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, 7 June 2014

MORE THAN THE MUSIC: New Video - Mozart's Sister


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Montreal’s hottest new ticket is solo femme Mozart’s Sister (aka Caila Thompson-Hannant). Her immediately engaging, subtle and complex style of pared down sample-lead electronic pop is making serious waves across the pond, with the likes of Pitchfork, Fader and Dummy Magazine raging about the musician’s curious yet charismatic sound. Probably closest to Grimes in term of contemporaries, Mozart’s Sister also draws from Bjork and early Daft Punk to create a bewitchingly  fractured sound full of intrigue and a few classy hooks to boot.
 
Mozart’s Sister has her debut album scheduled for release on 25th August on Asthmatic Kitty here in the UK. ‘Enjoy’ is the first single released from that debut LP, and it is safe to say we are very excited by the track’s sonic curiosity and its subtly engaging video. Check it out below: http://youtu.be/bQpv5fTKD2M

Sunday, 1 June 2014

MORE THAN THE MUSIC: New Track - White Reaper


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Originating from the exciting emerging DIY scene of Kentucky comes White Reaper – a a vibrant all-male trio offering listeners jangly guitars, lo-fi drums and phaser-induced sonic mess aplenty. Known already for their raucous live shows and cool Southern style, the psychedelic musing of White Reaper are perfect for summer and beyond.

The group’s debut eponymous EP is set for release on 24th June and is filled with hot, dirty garage rock such as this little ‘Cool’ ditty. Think of the MC5 and Johnny Thunders, mixed with newer upstarts such as Charlie Boyer and the Voyeurs and you are on the right lines. Observe: https://soundcloud.com/polyvinyl-records/white-reaper-cool-1