Maria BC is an American ambient musician and singer who is currently based in Oakland, California.[2]
Maria BC | |
|---|---|
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Sacred Bones |
| Website | mariabc |
History
editMaria BC was trained growing up as a mezzo-soprano. Their father was a musician in the local church.[3] Maria BC released their debut EP, Devil's Rain, in 2021.[3] The title track received praise from Pitchfork.[4] Maria BC announced their debut album, Hyaline, in early 2022.[5] The album was released on May 27 of that year through Father/Daughter Records.[6] The album was named one of Pitchfork's "7 New Albums You Should Listen to Now" upon release.,[7] as well as "Album of the Week" from Stereogum.[8] Following the release of this album, Maria BC released a Hyaline remix album in November 2022.[9] Maria BC also performed at South by Southwest in 2022.[10]
In 2023, Maria BC announced that they had signed to Sacred Bones Records.[11] In addition to the signing, Maria BC announced their second full-length album, titled Spike Field.[12] Two songs were released alongside the album announcement, "Amber" and "Watcher".[13]
In addition to their solo music, Maria BC has also collaborated with Rachika Nayar, featuring on two tracks from her debut album, as well as performing in the artist's touring band.[14][15]
References
edit- ^ "Album of the Week: Maria BC\'s \'Hyaline\'". 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Maria BC and Rachika Nayar Don't Wanna Be Bogged Down by Perfection". Talkhouse. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ a b Pappis, Konstantinos (27 May 2022). "Artist Spotlight: Maria BC". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Sodomsky, Sam. "Maria BC: "Devil's Rain"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Ruiz, Matthew (9 February 2022). "Maria BC Announces New Album Hyaline, Shares New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda (10 February 2022). "Maria BC announces debut LP, playing shows (watch "The Only Thing" video)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Corcoran, Nina; Bloom, Madison (27 May 2022). "7 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Wilco, Maria BC, Dehd, and More". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Rettig, James (24 May 2022). "Album Of The Week: Maria BC\'s \'Hyaline\'". Stereogum. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Corcoran, Nina (8 November 2022). "Maria BC Announces New EP, Shares Rachika Nayar Remix: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Middlebury Alum Maria BC set to perform at South by Southwest". The Middlebury Campus. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ "Maria BC Announces New Album Spike Field, Signing With Sacred Bones". Paste. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Pearis, Bill (29 August 2023). "Maria BC and Rachika Nayar Don't Wanna Be Bogged Down by Perfection". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ H, Rob (29 August 2023). "Maria BC seeks connection on dual single "Amber"/"Watcher", announces album on Sacred Bones". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Ross, Alex. "Rachika Nayar wants to destroy you and put you back together". The Fader. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Hogan, Marc (22 July 2023). "The 18 Best Moments From Pitchfork Music Festival 2023". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 September 2023.