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Acclaimed musician and filmmaker Mara Katria has announced her debut LP Modern M – featuring the iconic new wave band Modern English! The album drops this March 2026! Here’s a preview. And remember to keep up to date on all the news and events at MaraKatria.com/events.
"Midnight Mind"
Prior to Modern M, Mara released her first original single – the award-winning song and accompanying music video – “Midnight Mind.”
The song features Jeff Ungar as seen in the Netflix series True Haunting: Eerie Hall produced by James Wan. The piece was mastered at the immortal Real World Studios by Tim Oliver.
The song is now available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Google Play, et cetera. And, if you prefer a physical copy, then deluxe CD, DVD, and Blu-ray bundles are available on ebay now, courtesy of Music For Time Travelers.
"Midnight Mind" - Official Video
Wins for Ms. Katria’s self-directed music video for “Midnight Mind” include the prestigious Imagine This Women’s International Film Festival and Imaginarium International Film Festival (to name a few). You can visit the EVENTS section of this website for news about MM and Mara’s other music and film work.
"The Dark Night Of The Soul"
Mara Katria’s cover of Loreena McKennitt‘s timeless song is out now! This enchanting piece features violin and guitar by world-class musicians Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan. Mixing and mastering were deftly provided by Clyde J. Rose. Accompanying the song is a lyrics video filmed by J. Jeff Ungar and Ms. Katria (directed and edited by Mara as well). Experience “The Dark Night Of The Soul” on: YouTube • Spotify • Apple Music • Amazon • Facebook – and all other major platforms.
“Mara Katria’s ‘The Dark Night Of The Soul’ featuring Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan is absolutely beautiful. I am floored!”
– ‘Joltin Joe’ Pszonek • Host of Radio Nowhere and The Train Wreck Show
“Pure magic! We really love this version of ‘The Dark Night Of The Soul.’ We were listening to it again and again when we drove through Saltfjellet National Park in Norway, crossing the Arctic Circle. We felt that the song and the wild environment melted together.”
– Marit Bertheussen • Department Manager, Helgeland Museum | Bjørn-Ivar Helland • Artist/Photographer (Træna, Norway)
“‘The Dark Night Of The Soul’ is gorgeous! It brings a profound sense of peace. A work of art!”
– Burning Bridget Cleary • Award-winning Celtic Band (East Coast, USA)
“With Mara Katria’s warm, lovely voice, the timeless words of St. John of the Cross and a richly woven bed of strings, I felt transported to a moonlit forest and wrapped in the warmth of a lover’s embrace.”
– Eric Morse • Writer and Editor
“The Dark Night Of The Soul” will be available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google Music, et cetera, on September 19th, 2020! A number of stations have already enthusiastically confirmed that they are pleased to include the song in rotation and/or as part of special features! These shows and stations include, but are not limited to: ••• The Folk Music Notebook ••• 88.1-FM WDIY ••• Channel 98.9-FM ••• Traditions with Ron Olesko (98.1-FM WFDU) ••• Celtic Songstress Radio ••• Paddy Rock Radio ••• Celtic Roots Radio.
These are excellent stations and hosts who feature remarkable artists and music. They are well worth turning on anytime!
Ms. Katria counts it as a deep honor that when Loreena McKennitt and her label Quinlan Road were contacted for permission to share this homage to “The Dark Night Of The Soul” – not only did they give their blessing – but they also expressed how much they enjoy this version and the lyrics-video Mara directed. In Mara’s words, “I am forever grateful for the genius and kindness of a true heroine, the great Loreena McKennitt, and the phenomenal people she chooses to work with.”
"Cities in Dust"
“Cities in Dust” is an achingly beautiful song and music video directed, performed, and produced by Mara as an homage to the incomparable post-punk / new-wave band Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Watch the decorated music video here, or read below for more fun facts!
“This is a serious piece of music from the very talented Mara Katria. As you know she does wonderful versions of other people’s songs as well as her own. All I can say is it’s appropriate for the times. It’s so poignant and beautifully done, as I’d expect from that lovely voice.”
– Radio DJ Joltin’ Joe (Folk Music Notebook)
“‘Cities in Dust’ is equal parts a mesmerizing song as it is a thought provoking short film. Mara Katria’s voice lures you in and wraps itself around your heart.”
– Ethereal Frames Film & Art Awards (Festival Jury Statement)
“Mara Katria’s voice in ‘Cities in Dust’ flies through your ears and it makes for a wonderful musical journey!”
– Tracks Music Awards (Festival Jury Statement)
“Mara Katria’s ‘Cities in Dust’ moved me to tears. So beautifully transcendent.”
– L. K. McDonald (Poet and Author, Wallkill, NY)
You can find “Cities in Dust” on all major platforms including: Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, and Pandora. You can find out even more on the “Cities in Dust” page on this website.
Mara Katria is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker and musician who has directed feature length documentaries, designed video games, and written and recorded award-winning music. She recently received the win here at the Europe Music Video Awards for Best Singing / Vocalist for her powerful new “Cities in Dust” homage to the influential post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees. We got to have a conversation with Mara about her diverse artistic path and a very exciting new project she has in the works with some music world heavyweights! Read on to learn all about it: HERE.
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Modern M
“IT'S HERE; IT HAS BEGUN!”
Certain temporal oddities opened a portal by which Mara Katria has been able to write and perform an LP album with her friends and heroes . . . MODERN ENGLISH!
J. Jeff Ungar, who is featured on the record, describes it as: “music for time travelers.” He can be seen in the new Netflix series True Haunting: Eerie Hall (produced by James Wan of The Conjuring and Mark Lewis of Vatican Girl). The show benefits from the work established by the award-winning film Please Talk with Me (directed by Mara) – which retells what the amazing C2D1 Haunting Survivors experienced.
• COMING 2025 / 2026 •
Modern M
“IT'S HERE; IT HAS BEGUN!”
Certain temporal oddities opened a portal by which Mara Katria has been able to write and perform an LP album with her friends and heroes: MODERN ENGLISH!
J. Jeff Ungar, who is featured on the record, describes it as: “music for time travelers.” He can be seen in the new Netflix series True Haunting: Eerie Hall (produced by James Wan of The Conjuring and Mark Lewis of Vatican Girl). The show benefits from the work established by the award-winning film Please Talk with Me (directed by Mara) – which retells what the amazing C2D1 Haunting Survivors experienced.
• COMING 2025/2026 •
"My God, It's Full Of Stars!"
Mara Katria reveals her upcoming original album Modern M with iconic post punk band MODERN ENGLISH as well as the internationally acclaimed music video for her debut single, Midnight Mind,” mastered at Real World Studios.
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