The acclaimed filmmaker and musician Mara Katria’s seminal single debuted on Channel 98.9 FM – Corry’s Radio Alternative on the 20th of February (2/20/2020)! From there, “Midnight Mind” went directly into rotation and was spotlighted on multiple FM broadcasts including ALT-Natives on ALT-92.1 and Lehigh Valley’s NPR station 88.1. With the song now available on all popular streaming and digital platforms, the world-release celebration (August 29) for the accompanying short film Katria directed was remarkable! The video has already received multiple Best Music Video awards and most recently screened in New York and Moscow. The news does not end there as “Midnight Mind” will pave the way for an original EP album she’s writing with the legendary post punk / new wave band Modern English!

“Midnight Mind” was composed and performed by Mara and features J. Jeff Ungar (as seen on SyFy Television). The single was e-mastered at Real World Studios founded by globally recognized musician and humanitarian Peter Gabriel. “Midnight Mind” was envisioned as an authentic, human story that explores the latent beauty in the proverbial darkness, the give and take of the winds of change. Katria states that she hopes the song will “act as a mirror to reflect possible perspectives through which we consider pain and perseverance … our own and each other’s, alone and not alone.”

Over the months preceding the pandemic, Ms. Katria embarked on a pre-release media tour for her single and music video. This preliminary tour has included radio interviews and annually held international film festivals where “Midnight Mind” continues to receive accolades. The Sound and Vision International Film and Technology Festival, for example, describes it as a “stunningly crafted [piece] that takes you on a surreal journey into sight and sound. Made with a high regard for creativity, ‘Midnight Mind’ wows the eyes and moves the soul.” Mara’s appreciation for immersive synth pop and new wave music is evident in the track. As Radio’s Don Bedell states: “‘Midnight Mind’ is a hit! It’s haunting. It’s mesmerizing. Ethereal. Atmospheric. A little Kate Bush. A little Annie Lennox. I’m looking forward to hearing more!”