Name: Best Wishes
Brand: Maita

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Bonus disc: No

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CDKRS660

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-05-25

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759656066020

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Artist

Maita

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Alternative / Modern

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Kill Rock Stars

Kill Rock Stars is an indie label co-founded by Tinúviel and Slim Moon in Olympia, Washington. Originally intended as an outlet for Slim Moon's spoken word records, the label quickly expanded into the vibrant music scene of the region. With a focus on promoting female artists, Kill Rock Stars gained recognition as one of the few U.S. indie labels with an all-female full-time staff after Slim Moon's departure in 2006.

Over the years, Kill Rock Stars has been home to legendary Riot Grrl/Indie/Punk Rock acts such as The Gossip, Unwound, Bikini Kill, Witchypoo, and Sleater-Kinney. Their catalog includes a diverse range of releases that have made a significant impact on alternative music.

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Maita is an American recording, mixing and mastering engineer. With a passion for music production, Maita has honed their skills to deliver exceptional sound quality in the industry. They have worked with a diverse range of artists, ensuring that each project receives the utmost attention to detail and expertise.

With influences from talented performers such as Kate Davis, Pearla, and Shana Cleveland, Maita's work embodies a unique blend of artistry and technical precision. Their ability to bring out the best in every artist they collaborate with sets them apart as a sought-after engineer.

Whether it's working on albums for Black Belt Eagle Scout or Palehound, Maita consistently delivers outstanding results. Their dedication to their craft shines through in every project they undertake. As an integral part of the music e-commerce community, Maita continues to make waves with their exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to producing top-notch recordings.

Maita-Keppeler’s bold vulnerability and literate flair is on full display on the quartet’s debut album, Best Wishes. The album out on venerated indie imprint Kill Rock Stars (‪Elliott Smith, ‪Sleater-Kinney, ‪the Decemberists) which is a story in itself. Until recently, KRS was headed up by Portia Sabin, whose husband Slim Moon founded the label. When Portia played Maita’s record for Slim, who retired from the label 12 years ago, he experienced something of an epiphanic moment. “My love of Maita, and my belief in Maria's songwriting, pulled me back into the record business,” Slim affirms. He has since returned to his original role as president of Kill Rock Stars. Maita-Keppeler began experimenting with songwriting while soaking in the indie artists of the 2000’s such as Bright Eyes and Feist. She related to how these writers interweave reality and poetry, and resonated with their emotional candor, particularly in light of her tendencies toward emotional restraint while growing up. “I have always had this desire to make sure everyone is happy and no one is dissatisfied or hurt,” Maita-Keppeler explains. “Music has been a place for me to demand the free space to say what I want to say.” Best Wishes balances ethereal musicality with visceral expressiveness. This juxtaposition is mirrored in the arrangements through potent use of loud and soft dynamics and in Maita-Keppeler’s lyrics, which manage to be layered, literate, but also impactfully concise.

Best Wishes

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