Maria BC is an American ambient

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and singer who is currently based in

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History

Maria BC was trained growing up as a

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. Their father was a musician in the local church. Maria BC released their debut EP, ''Devil's Rain'', in 2021. The title track received praise from ''

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''. Maria BC announced their debut album, ''Hyaline'', in early 2022. The album was released on May 27 of that year through

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. 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 ''

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''. Following the release of this album, Maria BC released a Hyaline remix album in November 2022. Maria BC also performed at

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in 2022. In 2023, Maria BC announced that they had signed to

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. In addition to the signing, Maria BC 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.

Personal life

Maria BC is non-binary.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:BC, Maria Living people American ambient musicians Musicians from Oakland, California Year of birth missing (living people) American non-binary musicians Non-binary singers