Maria BC

Maria BC is an American ambient musician born in Ohio, 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]

In 2023, Maria BC announced that they had signed to Sacred Bones Records.[9] In addition to the signing, Maria BC announced their second full-length album, titled Spike Field.[10] Two songs were released alongside the album announcement, "Amber" and "Watcher".[11]

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.[12][13]

References
  1. "Maria BC and Rachika Nayar Don't Wanna Be Bogged Down by Perfection". Talkhouse. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  2. Pappis, Konstantinos. "Artist Spotlight: Maria BC". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  3. Sodomsky, Sam. "Maria BC: "Devil's Rain"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  4. Ruiz, Matthew. "Maria BC Announces New Album Hyaline, Shares New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  5. Hatfield, Amanda. "Maria BC announces debut LP, playing shows (watch "The Only Thing" video)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  6. Corcoran, Nina; Bloom, Madison. "7 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Wilco, Maria BC, Dehd, and More". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  7. Rettig, James. "Album Of The Week: Maria BC\'s \'Hyaline\'". Stereogum. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  8. Corcoran, Nina. "Maria BC Announces New EP, Shares Rachika Nayar Remix: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  9. "Maria BC Announces New Album Spike Field, Signing With Sacred Bones". Paste. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  10. Pearis, Bill. "Maria BC and Rachika Nayar Don't Wanna Be Bogged Down by Perfection". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  11. H, Rob. "Maria BC seeks connection on dual single "Amber"/"Watcher", announces album on Sacred Bones". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  12. Ross, Alex. "Rachika Nayar wants to destroy you and put you back together". The Fader. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  13. Hogan, Marc. "The 18 Best Moments From Pitchfork Music Festival 2023". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
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