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New Release Announcement
Over the past few months the band has been working hard to record an album to be released Summer 2024. This nine song album features the hard-hitting grooves that Makiisma is known for with elements of Latin, blues, and folk intermingled. Exploring themes of mental health, heartbreak, and grief, the new album packs a punch delivered in a groovy, sonically pleasing package. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Photo: Jayme Javier
Photo: David Fuller
Makiisma set to celebrate debut album ‘Lady Misery’ - Lethbridge Herald
‘Lady Misery’ is the debut album of Makiisma released in March 2020.
Performed by:
Megan Brown (Guitar, Vox, Violin, & Viola) T.J. Waltho (Keys) Steve Martin (Bass) Keenan Pezderic (Drums) Jon Martin (lead guitar, percussion)
Producer / Mix - Jon Martin
Master - Ronan Chris Murphy
Album Photo - Bleu Baker
Album Design - Steven William Foord
Bio
An alternative artist from Lethbridge, Alberta, Makiisma (Ma-kees-ma) derives her unique sound from a combination of heavy riff-driven melodies and unexpected melodic changes all topped with haunting vocals and soulful violin that best fits a genre the band has lovingly called doom-folk. With the help of her band, Makiisma (a classically trained violinist) brings together elements of the classical world with her passion for heavy, raw, expressive music to create songs that lie somewhere between Portishead, Black Mountain, and death gospel artist Chelsea Wolfe. Makiisma released her debut album ‘Lady Misery’ in March 2020.
Photo: Jayme Javier
Photo: Bleu Baker
'[Megan] could jump in on new songs she hasn’t heard before, and her playing enhances any genre of music she tackles. In the time I have known her, I have seen her emerge from being in top demand as a side player, and member of several notable Lethbridge based bands (Junkman’s Quire, The Silkstones), to become a highly sought-after artist in her own right, with Makiisma.’ - Kimberley MacGregor (Female Artist of the Year - Edmonton Music Awards 2015 & 2016)
Past Shows
South Country Fair 2019 / 2022 (East Stage) - Fort Macleod, AB
Beaver Fever Festival 2022 - Beaver Mines, AB
Lethbridge Roots & Blues Festival 2022 - Lethbridge, AB
Wide Skies Festival 2022 - Lethbridge, AB
Ironwood Stage & Grill 2022 - Calgary, AB
Upside Downtown Winter Edition 2022 at Southminster Church - Lethbridge, AB
Allied Arts Council Cabaret 2021 at Casa - Lethbridge, AB
CKXU Mini-fest 2021 at Theoretically Brewing - Lethbridge, AB
RiseUP TV Tour & Filming 2021 at The Slice Bar & Grill - Lethbridge, AB
Photo: Gabriel Thaine
‘I have been watching Megan Brown of Makiisma perform and grow as an artist for over 10 years. I worked closely with her during this years Lethbridge Youth Songwriting Camp, and her mentorship for the students was invaluable. Her songwriting and lyrical style is as moving as her incredibly powerful, haunting voice which she has impeccable control over. She is also a brilliant violinist and fronts her band Makiisma with equal amounts of grace and finesse making it impossible for me to tear my eyes off of her.’ - Shaela Miller (Project WILD winner 2022)
South Country Fair: Echolocations Series