The Marias are an American band formed in Los Angeles around 2016, led by Puerto Rico-born vocalist Maria Zardoya and drummer-producer Josh Conway, making dreamy bilingual indie pop laced with psychedelic soul and lounge haze. Cinema (2021) and Submarine (2024) are both fine entry points. Browse The Marias vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
The Marias formed in Los Angeles, California around 2016, centered on vocalist Maria Zardoya, who was born in Puerto Rico and raised in the United States, and drummer-producer Josh Conway. The band performs in both English and Spanish, building a devoted following through atmospheric singles and EPs before their full-length debut. They have become a prominent crossover act bridging indie and Latin audiences.
The Marias blend dream pop, psychedelic soul, indie pop, and lounge and bolero influences into a lush, hazy sound. Zardoya's intimate, breathy vocals - delivered bilingually - sit atop warm, retro-tinged production, creating a sensual, cinematic atmosphere that defines the band's identity.
Cinema and Submarine have appeared in colored-vinyl and special editions reflecting the band's rising profile. As a crossover act with a strong aesthetic identity, their pressings are of growing interest to indie and Latin music collectors.
Listeners new to The Marias often start with Cinema (2021) or Submarine (2024). For related listening, see and .
