Maria is originally a Southern California native and is currently a PR and Marketing double major at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. As far as music taste goes, she loves everything from Metal to Country, and isn't ashamed to call herself a Taylor Swift fan. Doing everything in the industry from carrying equipment for bands, to managing her own band, Maria is excited to write for Mind Equals Blown in order to note the little known bands of this world. Follow her on Twitter: @mariagironas, or feel free to add her on Facebook.
So to set this up I am a 21 year old woman who has been writing for music sites for as long as I can remember. With that, ...
On November 4, 2015 / By Maria GironasJordan Benker has been touring the country with his undeniable indie rock style for years and his newest solo project, Look Out Love, is some of his best work ...
On August 28, 2015 / By Maria GironasMarcio Novelli‘s electro-pop side project Midnight Soundtrack is set to release their new album Foreplay September 25th. In promotion for the release, you can check out the MEB exclusive ...
On August 28, 2015 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: If you like bands like My Chemical Romance and The Used, you will love Selfish Things. They just released their new single “Spooky Action at a ...
On July 10, 2015 / By Maria GironasMind Equals Blown Editor, Maria Gironas, got a chance to shoot some questions to the mastermind behind LA-turned-Detroit indie rock band Two Cheers, Bryan Akcasu. They talked about ...
On July 10, 2015 / By Maria GironasWelcome one and all to the second edition of our newest series on MindEqualsBlown entitled Boss Ladies, hosted by yours truly, Maria Gironas. In the past here at ...
On May 29, 2015 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: There is no question about how useful the Bandsintown app is in discovering some of your favorite shows around town, but the new Bandsintown RSViP selects ...
On April 17, 2015 / By Maria GironasWelcome one and all to the first edition of our newest series on MindEqualsBlown entitled Boss Ladies, hosted by yours truly, Maria Gironas. In the past here at ...
On April 17, 2015 / By Maria GironasContributed by Ted Chase One of the best, in fact probably the best, of the unofficial showcases at South-by-Southwest has long been the FADER Fort, which sets up ...
On March 27, 2015 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Behind The Curtains Media, Rocker Stalker and 1.21 Gigawatts are proud to present our #SonicTonic showcase! The event will take place Thursday, March 19th 2015 at ...
On March 9, 2015 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: New Jersey native Jake Tavill has recently premiered his music video for “Pleading.” The Spin: Off his new album Indigo Child, which dropped March 3rd, Tavill ...
On March 5, 2015 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: UK rockers Young Guns have just released their new track “Rising Up” via Soundcloud. The Spin: Check out the stream below! Be sure to stay tuned ...
On March 5, 2015 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Consequence of Sound recently featured Highly Suspects‘ new track “Lydia,” which you can listen to in the Soundcloud link below. The Spin: The site calls the ...
On March 5, 2015 / By Maria GironasEditor Maria Gironas’ CMJ 2014 was one to remember as she had the chance to sit down and talk with Australian visual DJ Sam Poggioli, better known as ...
On November 17, 2014 / By Maria GironasMind Equals Blown editor Maria Gironas recently met up with producer Eric Lilavois and talked to him about life as a producer and a dad, artists he’s worked ...
On October 17, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Boston’s favorite theatrical-rock band The Venetia Fair announced a second pressing of their album, Every Sick, Disgusting Thought We’ve Got In Our Brain on 12″ vinyl, offered ...
On August 26, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Post-Rockers PushFire have announced a show in Rochester, NY opening for Norma Jean and Emery. The Spin: Show information and Facebook event is listed below: Norma ...
On August 22, 2014 / By Maria GironasMEB Editor Maria Gironas got a chance to ask some questions to singer-songwriter Marie Miller. Check out the interview below! Describe yourself in 10 words! Marie Miller:A believer ...
On August 22, 2014 / By Maria GironasMEB Editor Maria Gironas got a chance to interview a music-maven with quite the resume within this industry, Jacklyn Krol. Not only is she a founder of the ...
On August 12, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Josh Benash the lead singer and brainchild of the circus punk prog band Kiss Kiss on Eyeball Records (Thursday, My Chemical Romance, Murder By Death) has teamed ...
On August 12, 2014 / By Maria GironasMEB Editor Maria Gironas got a chance to send some questions to singer-songwriter Ryan Corn about his recent label signing and music endeavors. Tell me about what went ...
On August 5, 2014 / By Maria GironasMEB Editor Maria Gironas had the sincere pleasure to interview country carling, Lucy Scholl, during her tour stop in LA. There is no question about Lucy’s talent and ...
On August 4, 2014 / By Maria GironasIt is always intriguing to find country musicians in areas that are not known for their country music scene, especially in the case of Katie Garibaldi. Katie is ...
On July 31, 2014 / By Maria GironasIn our latest edition of Inside The Industry, Editor Maria Gironas had the opportunity to speak with Chantilly Wryck (singer/songwriter) and Andrew West (music publishing, Razor & Tie ...
On July 30, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Hailing from Clifton Springs, New York, and packed with influences including Of Mice & Men, The Receiving End of Sirens, and Thrice, comes post-hardcore outfit PushFire. ...
On July 25, 2014 / By Maria GironasMEB Editor Maria Gironas got a chance to send some question to Paul Robb of pop electronic band Information Society, who blew up with their worldwide smash “What’s ...
On July 25, 2014 / By Maria GironasMEB Editor Maria Gironas got a chance to talk to up and coming indie-rockers The Tontons about their music and influences. Be sure to follow these guys on ...
On July 15, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Animal Years has released their newest video for track, “Forget What They’re Telling You,” starring True Blood’s Bailey Noble. The Spin: More about the band: Bringing ...
On July 15, 2014 / By Maria GironasMEB Editor Maria Gironas got a chance to chat with California singer-songwriter, David Rosales, about his upcoming music, influences, and the California coast. Maria Gironas: How did you ...
On July 10, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Check out the powerful video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE3ZF9oZg9A The Spin: “Lighthouse” is a track off of The Word Alive‘s latest album REAL (available now in stores and ...
On July 10, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Rock band Tesla has released a video for their track “So Divine…” off their seventh full studio LP Simplicity released June 10th, 2014. Formed in 1981, ...
On July 10, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Famined Records is proud to announce the signing of pop hardcore group, Amongst The Forgotten. Based out of Jacksonville, FL, the four-piece group is known for their ...
On July 10, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: The post-hardcore band hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, Fine Fine Titans, is happy to announce that they will be hitting the road in early August with Brighter ...
On July 10, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: GURRUMUL, a blind Aboriginal man whose powerfully emotive voice fuels the lush and gorgeously orchestrated album GURRUMUL, off Skinnyfish Records, will be real sing his album in ...
On July 10, 2014 / By Maria GironasWarped Tour is probably one of the highlights of any music lover’s year, with all your favorite bands and getting to hear some new bands you come to ...
On July 9, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: New Jersey-based 12-year-old, Grace Nevin (Grace Happens), has been working with vocal coach/artist mentor Deborah “Zuke” Smith for several years. This Maple Road Elementary School 6th grader ...
On July 8, 2014 / By Maria GironasMEB Editor Maria Gironas and staffer Heather Allen got a chance to talk to newbie to the Vans Warped Tour, Mike Gossard, leader singer/songwriter of Acidic, about joining ...
On July 1, 2014 / By Maria GironasMEB Editor Maria Gironas got a chance to ask the boys of Fourth & Coast a couple questions about the inspiration behind their music, California living, and their ...
On June 30, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Massachusetts natives PVRIS have debuted their new track “St. Patrick,” along with a music video for the song. The Spin: PVRIS will be performing on Vans Warped ...
On June 30, 2014 / By Maria GironasLet me start by saying that I had never heard of this band before getting their three-track EP in my inbox. I honestly expected I would probably be ...
On June 23, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Nederlander Concerts and Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) organizers announced today the 2014 line-up scheduled for Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21 on the famed ...
On June 23, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: New York City’s rising talent, Shayna Leigh, is currently hard at work in the studio finishing her second EP, to be released later this summer. Today the ...
On June 19, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Folk trio, Anton Kellner & The Lone Stars, will be releasing their new full-length album, You Were The Fire, on July 29, 2014. Kellner, just out of ...
On June 19, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Kristina Esfandiari is King Woman. Following her debut EP as Miserable, Kristina returns to her original solo-moniker for the Dove / Fond Affections cassingle/ digital single – ...
On June 19, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Four piece, pop rock band Hit The Ground Running has released a new EP this past month, titled A Long Summer In Ohio. Based out of the ...
On June 14, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Savage Youth Records are excited to announce the signing of indie rock band Author. The four piece group just wrapped up recording their debut full length with ...
On June 10, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Canadian hardcore group Wolfs have released a new single, titled “Old Graves.” This single comes from the band’s debut EP Glory which is due out later this ...
On June 10, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Minnesota indie rock band Author are currently recording their debut full length with Matt Goldman at Glow In The Dark studios in Atlanta, GA. The Spin:It’s ...
On May 13, 2014 / By Maria GironasThe Scoop: Brooklyn-based indie pop band Jackpot, Tiger have released their self-titled sophomore full-length album on May 13th, via Bandcamp. Unlike their debut Chemistry Night (2012), which was ...
On May 13, 2014 / By Maria GironasMEB staff writer Maria Gironas recently caught up with poptastic piano rockers The Strange Familiar. She was able to chat with lead vocalist/pianist Kira Leyden, guitarist Jeff Andrea, ...
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