The Stats: Miranda Adria. Born on August 22nd, 1983. Leo/Virgo. 5’6”. Hazel eyes. (Unnatural) Redhead. Size 9 shoe. Glasses/Contacts. 8 Ear Piercings. Snakebites.
The Basics: Old School Goth. Wife. Hispanic. Professional Digital Artist. Photographer. Makeup Artist. Opinionated. Outgoing. Friendly. Published. Exhibited in galleries.
My Genres: Goth Rock. Industrial. EBM. Darkwave. New Wave. Coldwave. Synthpop. Ambient. D&B. Dubstep. Happy Hardcore. Oldies. Motown. Indie. Pop. Dance.
Want to chat outside of Tumblr? Message me here: AIM = mirandaadria . MSN = neugotisch(a)hotmail.com.
Mini-Biography
My artist alias, Miranda Adria, has a story all its own. I first started using it because I once truly disliked my real name. So, I found two names that not only sounded well together, but had great meanings. Miranda means “one to be admired” and Adria means “from the dark river”. I choose to keep my real name for my hubby, family and close friends. Few people on the internet know it, and it’s been that way for nearly 8 years.
I was born on August 22nd, 1983, thus making me half-Leo, half-Virgo. Not many people think astrology has any importance or relevance, but I’ve seen traits from both these signs in my personality. I had a pretty decent childhood with plenty of family around me. Every life has its ups and downs, and while I can remember plenty of times that my life went to shit, I’m still grateful for the life I’ve lived.
Art has always had an impact in my life in one way or another. My father studied architecture in Cuba, my mother is a seamstress in her spare time, both my brothers work doing audio/visual, etc. The first time I became interested in anything computer-related was when I became old enough to play Atari with my brothers. That really helped propel me into the CG world, and ever since I have studied whatever I can about digital art.
I’m an avid music fan. You would be hard-pressed to find a genre I haven’t heard music from or heard of. My entire life has been surrounded by music. My parents introduced me to classic rock, dance, latin, oldies, and motown. My cousin introduced me to hard rock, metal, and industrial. She’s credited with introducing me to my all-time favorite band, Nine Inch Nails. I’ve been a fan since I was 14. My absolute favorite genres of music, however, are Goth Rock, Deathrock, Industrial, EBM, Darkwave, Synthpop, Drum & Bass, Happy Hardcore, and Electronica. I don’t believe in the idea of “guilty pleasures”, either. I like what I like, and I feel no shame whatsoever for liking it.
Yes, I am goth. I don’t believe in that ridiculous ubër-elite notion that “real goths don’t say they’re goth”. Spare me.
I am a brutally honest person. I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. I’ve been called a “bitch” for it many times in my life, hence, why I adopted the moniker “Bitch in Black” for so many years. However, that doesn’t mean I’m always like that. I can be loving, nurturing, friendly, and fun. I am a total goofball around my friends, and I love to make people laugh. If I can bring a smile to your face, that makes me happy, too. I much prefer to have a few amazing friends than 20 friends who would turn their back on me the first chance they get.
Well, I think that’s a pretty good summary of me. If there’s something else you’d like to know about me, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Genres I Love
Goth Rock. Industrial. EBM. Darkwave. New Wave. Coldwave. Synthpop. Ambient. D&B. Dubstep. Happy Hardcore. Oldies. Motown. Indie. Pop. Dance. J-Rock. Classical. Instrumental. Classic Hip Hop. Rockabilly. Symphonic Metal. Breakbeat. Punk. Trance. Alternative. House. IDM. Techno. Prog Rock. Classic R&B. Etc…
