The Marías

The Marías are an indie pop band from Los Angeles, California, composed of Puerto Rican lead singer María Zardoya and Los Angeles native and drummer Josh Conway. They are known for performing songs in both English and Spanish, as well as infusing their music with elements like jazz percussion, guitar riffs, smoke-velvet vocals, and horn solos.[1] In their live show, with Zardoya on lead vocals and Conway on drums, they are joined by Jesse Perlman on guitar, Doron Zounes on bass, Edward James on keyboards,[2] and Gabe Steiner on trumpet.[3]Carter Lee was a former bassist until his 2019 departure.[4]

The Marías
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2016–present
Websitethemarias.us
Members
  • María Zardoya
  • Josh Conway
  • Edward James
  • Jesse Perlman
  • Doron Zounes
  • Gabe Steiner
Past members
  • Carter Lee

History

The band is named after its lead singer María Zardoya who was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She and her partner Josh Conway, the drummer, met at a show at the Kibitz Room, the bar and music venue inside Canter's Deli in Los Angeles.[5] She was performing on the bill and he was managing the sound, something he had never done before. They began writing almost immediately after meeting, and subsequently began dating.[6] Soon they recruited close friends to join as band members; Edward James on keyboards, and guitarist Jesse Perlman.[7] They were offered an opportunity to make songs for television, which helped them understand the visual and sonic feel that they were striving for [5] but when it didn't materialize, they used their recordings to make an EP, entitled Superclean Vol. I.[2] Vol. I was released in 2017, while its counterpart Vol. II was released in 2018.[8] In September 2021, their single "Hush" topped the Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay chart, becoming their first chart-topping single. [9] On November 23rd, The Recording Academy announced that band's debut album Cinema was nominated for a Grammy in the category "Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical".[10] In 2022, the band will be going on their first tour, in promotion of Cinema, as well as opening for Halsey on her Love and Power Tour.

Influences

María Zardoya has stated that her influences include the late Tejano singer Selena, Norah Jones, Sade, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Carla Morrison, Julieta Venegas, Erykah Badu, and filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, while Conway is influenced by Tame Impala, Radiohead, D'Angelo, and The Strokes.[11][12]

Zardoya stated that although Conway was not familiar with her Spanish roots, the band was nevertheless open to experimenting with new styles, ultimately leading to several Spanish-language tracks across their releases.[5]

Discography

Extended plays: Superclean Vol. I: Released November 3, 2017

Song NameLength
I Don't Know You (Single)3:29
Basta Ya2:57
I Like It3:23
Only in My Dreams2:51
Superclean2:36
Déjate Llevar (Single)2:44

Superclean Vol. II: Released September 28, 2018.

Name of SongLength
Ruthless4:07
Cariño (Single)4:19
ABQ5:11
Loverboy1:13
Over the Moon3:03
Clueless (Single)3:47


Studio albums: CINEMA: Released June 25, 2021. US Billboard 200: #176

Name of SongLength
Just a Feeling1:22
Calling U Back3:19
Hush (Single)3:01
All I Really Want Is You3:11
Hable con Ella0:33
Little by Little (Single)2:58
Heavy4:13
Un Millión (Single)2:47
Spin Me Around2:26
The Mice Inside This Room4:08
To Say Hello3:22
Fog as a Bullet2:57
Talk to Her5:26


Singles: "Drip": Released November 8, 2018

Song NameLengthFeaturing
Drip3:15Triathlon

"...baby one more time": Released May 28, 2019

Song NameLength
...baby one more time2:05

"Out for the Night (Live)": Released December 11, 2019

Song NameLength
Out for the Night (Live)4:53

"Hold It Together": Released March 6, 2020

Song NameLength
Hold It Together3:42

"Jupiter": Released March 19, 2020

Song NameLength
Jupiter3:12

"Exit Music for a Film": Released April 16, 2020

Song NameLength
Exit Music for a Film3:28

"Care for You": Released October 16, 2020

Song NameLength
Care for You2:34

"bop it up!": Released October 23, 2020

Song NameLength
bop it up!2:50

"We're the Lucky Ones": Released October 29, 2020

Song NameLength
We're the Lucky Ones3:35

"Hush": Released April 30, 2021

Song NameLength
Hush3:01

"Un Millón": Released June 3, 2021

Song NameLength
Un Millón2:47

"Little by Little": Released June 23, 2021

Song NameLength
Little by Little2:58

"Kyoto (The Marías Remix)": Released August 19, 2021

Song NameLength
Kyoto (The Marías Remix)3:38

"In Or In-Between (Remix)": Released September 8, 2021

Song NameLength
In Or In-Between (Remix)3:08

"Hush (Still Woozy Remix)": Released September 16, 2021

Song NameLength
Hush (Still Woozy Remix)3:01

"Hush (Spotify Singles)": Released October 27, 2021

Song NameLength
Hush (Spotify Singles)2:36

"DÁKITI (Spotify Singles)": Released October 27, 2021

Song NameLength
DÁKITI (Spotify Singles)2:37

References
  1. "There's Something About The Marías". Vice.
  2. "Why the bilingual Marías are 'the perfect indie band for L.A. kids'". Los Angeles Times. 29 March 2019.
  3. "The Marías - María On The Band's Forthcoming Album". April 19, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Flaunt.
  4. "Interview with the Marías". April 20, 2022 – via Fender.
  5. "Meet the Marías, the LA Band Making Dreamy Vintage Pop for Lazy Pool Days".
  6. "Meet María, the Frontwoman Mastering '90s Minimalist Makeup and Self-Care on Tour". Vogue. 15 August 2019.
  7. "Bilingual Indie group the Marías blurs the lines between fantasy and reality". Detroit Metro Times.
  8. "MUSIC REVIEW: Superclean, Vol. II by The Marías". Associated Press. 25 October 2018.
  9. "Chart History: The Marias". Billboard Magazine.
  10. "2022 GRAMMYs Awards: Complete Nominations List". GRAMMY.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  11. "Q&A: The Marías Craft Sensual & Timeless Music That Will Make You Fall in Love (or Lust)". onestowatch.
  12. "Maria, de The Marías, nos platica sobre su participación en GRRRL Noise 2019". Time Out México.
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