Karolina Dytrtova - vocals *
Jara Tarnovski - keys, fxs *
Tomas Knoflicek - guitar *
Bretislav Oliva - bass *
Petr Krasny - drums *
Influences
Francis Lai * Free Design * Luna Set * Serge Gainsbourg * Raymond Scott * The Shaggs * Vashti Bunyan * Deerhoof * The Velvet Underground * Henry Mancini * Laurie Anderson * Claudine Longet * Billie Holiday * Talk Talk * Margo Guryan * Delia Derbyshire * Zbigniew Preisner * Meredith Monk * John Lurie * Erik Satie * Joe Meek * Lubos Fiser * My Bloody Valentine * Françoise Hardy * Black Box Recorder * Can * Suzanne Vega * David Axelrod * Terry Riley * Vladimir Cosma * The Darling Buds * Kahimi Karie * Sonic Youth * Gabor Szabo * Cranes * Bruce Haack * Blossom Dearie * Modern Lovers * Zdenek Liska * France Gall * Minnie Ripperton * Neu! * Jacqueline Taïeb * Jean-Claude Vannier * Kate Bush * Astrud Gilberto * This Mortal Coil....
„Czech band Miou Miou have a more gentle approach, but are not afraid to turn up their guitars as well. I love the supersweet voice of singer Karolina, perfect for their catchy, sunny popsongs.“ (Filles Sourires)
„Their first album "La La Grande Finale" is a true masterpiece of pop songwriting, orchestration and arrangements, from the overall sound to the tiniest of details.” (Indiepop.it)
„This debut album from Miou Miou is both a visual and audio delight!” (IndiePages.com)
„Fresh and childish numbers sung in French with a funny exotic Czech accent, giving them a sort of timeless elegance.“ (Pop’n Cherries)
„Album La La Grande Finale is a collection of sweet pop melodies, singer's airy voice and guitars soft tunes. Catchy songs, nice lyrics.“ (Getecho)
„Very pretty and sweet, but not saccharine sweet.” (Palebear.com)
„La La Grande Finale fairly bubbles with a simple, infectious joy despite its musical complexity." (Feminist Review)
„Cartoon bluebirds and friendly woodland creatures frolic through the space animated here by the cutest little Czech band ever." (The Boston Globe)
„Overall though, La La Grande Finale plays out with a sustained sense of wistful refinement and obsessive intricacy." (Paste Magazine)
„I'm LUVIN' it & am completely obsessed!“ (Coleen Crumbcake, East Village Radio)
„Not only brilliant pop music, Miou Miou also weave dream, hope, and love, which never fade away." (Rallye)
„Just sit back, sip on a martini, and enjoy these 13 catchy tunes from one cool Eastern Bohemia band." (Venus Zine)
Miou Miou is an East Bohemia band formed in the spring of 2003. ****
MM’s music is characterized by girlish vocals in French, catchy lyrics, playfulness, repetitive elements, dynamic contrasts and searching for new sounds. Their music makes use of a wide range of instruments, from more unique instruments such as analog synthesizers (Vermona, Farfisa, Delicia), oscillators, vibraphone, harp and kantele; to more concert stuff like guitars, bass and drums. **** MM’s debut album "La La Grande Finale" was released in the Czech Republic on the label Piper Records. Thirteen new songs were recorded together with nearly 20 other musicians – ranging from punk bands to symphony orchestra. The album was mixed at JaMOR Studio by Ondrej Jezek. "LLGF" was released in North America on Minty Fresh Records (2008) and in Japan on Rallye Label (2007). ****** MM has remixed tracks from artists such as Kiddycar, Kora et le Mechanix, Deerhoof or Longital. They have also composed music for the animated film "Banicti rytiri" (The Knights of Banik, dir. Tereza Rohackova) and music for the art installation "Space and Pendulum" by Eva Koupova. MM’s song "Rendre temps" was included on the soundtrack to the Slovak movie "O dve slabiky pozadu" (Two Syllables Behind, dir. Katarina Sulajova). **** MM shared stage with Nouvelle Vague, Masha Qrella, B.Fleischmann, Khoiba or Tata Bojs.
DISCOGRAPHY
* 6 chants pour les chats (EP, Purrr Records, 2004) SOLD OUT
* Analogue & Acoustique (SP, Purrr Records, 2005)
* La La Grande Finale (Piper Rec., 2006)
* La La Grande Finale (Rallye, 2007, Japanese version (enhanced))
* La La Grande Finale (Minty Fresh, 2008, US remastered version)
* Électronique /MiouMixes/ (Piper Rec., 2008)
* Électronique /MiouMixes/ (Rallye, 2009, Japanese version)
Électronique /MiouMixes/ Rallye Label Edition :: cd & digital: 03/06/09
Music video for the single 'A l'été de la Saint-Martin '68' by Miou Miou. The track is taken from their debut full-length album 'La La Grande Finale', out now on Rallye/Klee (Japan), Minty Fresh (US) & Piper Records (EU). Directed by Genevieve Bailey (2007)
Michael Brunnock's in depth interview with journalist Suzanne Connolly is uploaded and available to watch. It can be seen either on Michael's front page www.myspace.com/michaelbrunnock or on Fairplay Collective's video page http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=64241695
Michael Brunnock's in depth interview with journalist Suzanne Connolly is uploaded and available to watch. It can be seen either on Michael's front page www.myspace.com/michaelbrunnock or on Fairplay Collective's video page http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=64241695
Vigour?It is waited that you listen to my music. The visit is waited for. Please listen to you by all means. To the friend of wonderful music. To the loving friend.
******* newness ******* hey, how was your summer? We are finally ready to start promoting my 'I Surrender' single with my album, 'Ella Trip' coming right after -yey!! What d'ya think to the video teaser? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsyGWtW5xQY
Hi, thanks for the add, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance here on myspace and please be sure to stop by again sometime to check out new paintings and blog,
Dear Friend, finally it is out! The LONG expected release of our EP "Interrupted (Triptych I)" !!!
"you wonder why get interrupted / was life too fast / the nights too long / you give a fuck / get interrupted / you want no break / keep speeding on..."
Watch the music video on our MySpace, created by the young & wild Japanese video artist Yukihiro Taguchi. Be Surprised! You will also find some wicked REMIXES on Youtube and iTunes ;-)
Learn more about our current project "Triptych I-III" on our MySpace site...
Thank you for approval. New music was opened to the public. It comes for hearing. I am Japanese. It comes and goes in Britain and Japan. This music and the height. It is wonderful.
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If you want to get the tracks from our CD Arravaltronics 1 you can do it just going to http://www.reverbnation.com/tranxgo and introducing your e-mail into the space at "JOIN THE MAILING LIST" .
Muertepop records presents "Photophobie", debut release of the Italian electronic artist Fucksia. About thirty minutes of sweet and fine indietronica, like being closed in a room watching the rain through the window.
Fourth Album Arrives January 2010! American Dollar MP3 Discography Special, Only $20 For All Four Albums! Go To: www.theamericandollar.info/merchstore.html Thanks For Listening!
Hey! It's Damon from Set Theory. We are looking for a male or female vocalist in the NY area (we're based in Westchester, NY). If you know of anyone interested, please e-mail me here. We would really appreciate any help!
Our recent songs can be heard on our MySpace page.