The Marías are the Grammy-nominated psychedelic soul lovechild of Puerto Rico-born, Atlanta-raised María Zardoya and Los Angeles-based Josh Conway. The two are backed by their closest friends Jesse Perlman on guitar and Edward James on keys. Their undeniably intuitive musical chemistry can be heard in the band's smooth rendezvous of jazz percussion, hypnotic guitar riffs, smoky velvety vocals and nostalgic horn solos. There is something undeniably sensual about their dreamlike fusion of jazz, psychedelia, funk and lounge. Since the release of their debut album Cinema, The Marías have enjoyed an impressive rise: two Grammy nominations, a Billboard chart-topper and collaborations with some of the biggest names in Latin American music, including Bad Bunny and Tainy.
Now comes the next phase of their journey, the release of their second album: Submarine. Returning to the psychedelic indie rock roots that made up their breakthrough EP Superclean, Submarine conveys a sense of nostalgia, a feeling that you've been here before but the geography has changed. The first single release "Run Your Mouth" introduces fans and audiences alike to this new world and was streamed over a million times in its first week of release. The cinematic swells of her debut have been traded for a sonically mature return to form for the album, which Josh describes as the "conclusion of her trilogy", with María's trance-inducing vocals transporting you to a place of solitude and exploration.
At the live show, The Marías are backed by Gabe Steiner on trumpet and Doron Zounes on bass. The details that make up their cinematic style off stage are brought to life in their live performance, as the group delivers stunning visuals that beautifully complement their dreamlike songs, creating an undeniably unique and seemingly intoxicating experience.