MIA: It was everything from exhilarating, inspiring, adventurous, to lonely, scary, challenging. I have done a lot of growing up having been away from my comfortable, familiar Australian life.
 
 
LMM: For the uninitiated, how do you describe your sound/music?

MIA: Rock and roll, bit bluesy bit country sometimes, bit soul— a very concise description!
 
 
LMM: I understand a fan funding campaign help get your new album “The Moment” up an running?

MIA: Sure did. It’s a really great platform for indie musicians to make records. No need to a record company, just go straight to the fans and they donate to the campaign and also get some fun stuff for their money – VIP tickets, house concerts, etc… pretty cool.
 
 
LMM: How is “The Moment” different from your previous albums?

MIA: I think it’s more honest and direct lyrically and the song writing is stronger. There’s a couple of songs on piano too, which is a first for me.
 
 
LMM: The lead single “When the Moment Comes” has had both radio support and a spot as iTunes single of the week.
Are you happy with the reception it has received?

MIA: Yep, I’m really encouraged by the reaction it’s getting
 
 
LMM: What would be the biggest obstacle as an artist in the music industry today?

MIA: I think we are all our own obstacle. There’s no one thing stopping us. It’s tough, but following any dream in life is tough.
 
 
LMM: If you were starting out as a young musician today, what advise would you give your younger self?

MIA: Follow your instincts. Don’t assume ‘the experts’ know better than you. You’re the only one who can really know what you want and need to do.
 
 
LMM: You’ve played with a number of your childhood heros, including Bonnie Raitt.
Who inspires you these days?

MIA: Lots of people – Lucinda Wiliams, Neko Case, Gillian Welch, my friends Liz Stringer, Jen Cloher, Laura Jean
 
 
LMM: You’re kicking off an Australian tour on August 24th.
Anything you would like to say to your Australian fans ahead of the tour?

MIA: Come to a show! I’ve missed you

—– Quick Questions —–

:: What track changed your life ::
Dark end of the street

:: Biggest influence ::
Lucinda Williams

:: Name a band or artist we should checkout ::
Garrision Star

:: Favourite Quote ::
This too shall pass

:: Three words to describe the last few years ::
tumultuous, triumphant, tragic

:: Three words to describe the year ahead ::
exciting, adventurous, fun