The Marías are plunging deep into a brand new period, one which reckons with grief, liberation, and introspection.
For our Spring 2024 Situation, the band uncover the higher that means behind their new album, Submarine, which takes inspiration from Krzysztof Kieślowski’s 1993 drama Three Colours Blue. “The blue was representing this grief and loss, however because the film went on, it began representing hope and aspiration for the long run — and that’s how this album course of occurred for us,” María reveals.
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In a dialog with Neville Hardman, they meditate on evolving their partnership — María and drummer/producer Josh Conway are now not collectively — and discovering that actual love transcends intercourse. The band additionally element subverting their 2021 debut album, CINEMA, by tapping into the worlds of dream pop, trip-hop, and digital.
Preorder your copy right now and keep tuned this week. The Spring 2024 Situation additionally comes with three alternate collectible covers — together with beforehand introduced cowl stars Liam Gallagher/John Squire and Kevin Summary — in addition to tales on Laura Jane Grace, Model Pussy, Vegyn, and extra.
Images by Sarah Pardini
Styling by Tabitha Sanchez
Make-up by Leticia Llesmin
