Maria BC explained

Maria BC
Years Active:2020–present
Label:Sacred Bones

Maria BC is an American ambient musician and singer who is currently based in Oakland, California.[1]

History

Maria BC was trained growing up as a mezzo-soprano. Their father was a musician in the local church.[2] Maria BC released their debut EP, Devil's Rain, in 2021.[2] The title track received praise from Pitchfork.[3] Maria BC announced their debut album, Hyaline, in early 2022.[4] The album was released on May 27 of that year through Father/Daughter Records.[5] The album was named one of Pitchfork's "7 New Albums You Should Listen to Now" upon release.,[6] as well as "Album of the Week" from Stereogum.[7] Following the release of this album, Maria BC released a Hyaline remix album in November 2022.[8] Maria BC also performed at South by Southwest in 2022.[9]

In 2023, Maria BC announced that they had signed to Sacred Bones Records.[10] In addition to the signing, Maria BC announced their second full-length album, titled Spike Field.[11] Two songs were released alongside the album announcement, "Amber" and "Watcher".[12]

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.[13] [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maria BC and Rachika Nayar Don't Wanna Be Bogged Down by Perfection . . 1 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Pappis . Konstantinos . Artist Spotlight: Maria BC . 27 May 2022 . . 1 September 2023.
  3. Web site: Sodomsky . Sam . Maria BC: "Devil's Rain" . Pitchfork . 1 September 2023.
  4. Web site: Ruiz . Matthew . Maria BC Announces New Album Hyaline, Shares New Song: Listen . 9 February 2022 . . 1 September 2023.
  5. Web site: Hatfield . Amanda . Maria BC announces debut LP, playing shows (watch "The Only Thing" video) . 10 February 2022 . . 1 September 2023.
  6. Web site: Corcoran . Nina . Bloom . Madison . 7 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Wilco, Maria BC, Dehd, and More . 27 May 2022 . Pitchfork . 1 September 2023.
  7. Web site: Rettig . James . Album Of The Week: Maria BC\'s \'Hyaline\' . 24 May 2022 . Stereogum . 1 September 2023.
  8. Web site: Corcoran . Nina . Maria BC Announces New EP, Shares Rachika Nayar Remix: Listen . 8 November 2022 . Pitchfork . 1 September 2023.
  9. Web site: Middlebury Alum Maria BC set to perform at South by Southwest . 2023-12-14 . The Middlebury Campus . en-US.
  10. Web site: Maria BC Announces New Album Spike Field, Signing With Sacred Bones . . 1 September 2023.
  11. Web site: Pearis . Bill . Maria BC and Rachika Nayar Don't Wanna Be Bogged Down by Perfection . 29 August 2023 . BrooklynVegan . 1 September 2023.
  12. Web site: H . Rob . Maria BC seeks connection on dual single "Amber"/"Watcher", announces album on Sacred Bones . 29 August 2023 . . 1 September 2023.
  13. Web site: Ross . Alex . Rachika Nayar wants to destroy you and put you back together . . 1 September 2023.
  14. Web site: Hogan . Marc . The 18 Best Moments From Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 . 22 July 2023 . Pitchfork . 1 September 2023.

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