Review
'CINEMA' by The Marías drifts through the ether like a hazy dream, inviting listeners to float along its shimmering currents. María Zardoya's voice, a gossamer thread weaving through the album, guides us through a kaleidoscope of emotions and memories. The band's unique blend of psychedelic pop and indie rock creates a sonic tapestry that feels both familiar and otherworldly, with tracks like 'Just a Feeling' and 'Calling U Back' setting the tone for this ethereal journey.
As we drift deeper into the album, we encounter the bilingual beauty of 'Hable con Ella' and 'Un Millón', where Spanish and English lyrics dance together in a seamless embrace. The production quality shines like starlight, each track a carefully crafted constellation in the 'CINEMA' sky. Songs like 'Heavy' and 'Spin Me Around' pulse with the weight of complex emotions, their melodies swirling around us like mist in a moonlit forest.
'To Say Hello' emerges as a beacon of raw emotion, its heartfelt lyrics reaching out across the vastness of human experience. As the album draws to a close, 'Fog as a Bullet' and 'Talk to Her' leave us suspended in a dreamy afterglow, their hauntingly beautiful melodies lingering like the last wisps of a fading reverie. 'CINEMA' is more than music; it's an invitation to lose ourselves in a world where sound and emotion intertwine, creating a deeply immersive experience that resonates long after the final notes have faded away. - Estelle
Artist Bio
The Marías are an indie pop band based in Los Angeles, formed in 2016 by Puerto Rican-born vocalist María Zardoya and drummer/producer Josh Conway, later joined by Edward James and Jesse Perlman. Blending elements of indie pop, psychedelic soul, and alternative rock, the group often sings in both English and Spanish, giving their music a unique, multicultural edge. They first attracted attention with their *Superclean* EPs in 2017 and 2018, followed by notable releases like their chart-topping 2021 single "Hush" and the album *Submarine*. Signed to Atlantic Records, The Marías have performed at major festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza and are known for their strong live presence. Fans of Men I Trust, Crumb, and Mild High Club might find their dreamy, bilingual sound similarly appealing.
