MASLO – pronounced mah-slo is the project of Maria Shesiuk. Synth based, theatrical, cinematic, bizarre pop. Haunting, melodic, beautiful and at times frightening. Wobbly with elements of improvisation. Foggy, ghostlike. Maria Shesiuk is a composer and electronic musician deeply involved in the experimental music scene both in Baltimore and Washington, DC. Maria comes from a family of classically trained musicians. She started out on the same path by playing classical piano as a child in Ukraine in a musical school for the
gifted. She also spent many evenings along side her father during rehearsals when he was the chief conductor of Kyrgyz National Opera, and Ballet theatre. Maria had found from an early age that the only way she can effectively communicate her thoughts and emotions was through the process of writing music. Yogic philosophy and meditation are also part of that process. Maria chose to study medicine and is currently a practicing Physician Assistant as well as a yoga teacher. Music, however, remains the driving force in her life. She is an avid outdoor enthusiast and a strong supporter of environmental causes.https://www.instagram.com/mariashesiuk/
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what an amazing tapestry of sonic storytelling in this incredible album. My favorite track is a story in and of itself and the use of field recordings all throughout this album makes you feel like you're right in the middle of the narratives presented here. very well done and highly recommended. 10/10. Scott Lawlor
Sarah Louise blends glitchy electronics with comfortingly familiar folk guitar on a surprise release imbued with a quiet sense of dignity. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 19, 2020
William Ryan Fritch's enthralling, doomy new CD comes housed in a gorgeous, panoramic gatefold sleeve with bewitching original artwork. Bandcamp New & Notable May 16, 2016
Excellent home listening type ambient with minimal post classical leanings. Fans of Erased Tapes artists and the likes of Pieter Nooten have lots to love about the piano driven instrumentals Mood Exhibit