Maria BC

Maria BC is an American ambient musician and singer who is currently based in Oakland, California. Maria BC was trained growing up as a mezzo-soprano. Their father was a musician in the local church. They released their debut EP, Devil's Rain, in 2021. The title track received praise from Pitchfork. They announced their debut album, Hyaline, in early 2022. The album was released on May 27 of that year through Father/Daughter Records. The album was named one of Pitchfork's "7 New Albums You Should Listen to Now" upon release., as well as "Album of the Week" from Stereogum. Following the release of this album, They released a remix album, Hyaline Remixes, in November 2022. In 2023, Maria BC announced that they had signed to Sacred Bones Records. In addition to the signing, they announced their second full-length album, titled Spike Field. Two songs were released alongside the album announcement, "Amber" and "Watcher". 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. Their third album, Marathon, released on February 27, 2026. "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. June 9, 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2023. Pappis, Konstantinos (27 May 2022). "Artist Spotlight: Maria BC". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 1 September 2023. Sodomsky, Sam (February 24, 2021). "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 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. "Maria BC Announces New Album Spike Field, Signing With Sacred Bones". Paste. August 29, 2023. 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 (August 26, 2022). "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. Murray, Robin (2026-01-08). "Maria BC Launches New Album 'Marathon'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-08.