The Marias – Submarine [Ultra Clear Vinyl LP, Gatefold]

Description

The Marias’ Submarine dives deep into dreamy, bilingual soundscapes that blur the lines between indie pop, psychedelia, and Latin soul. This 2024 release finds the Los Angeles band expanding their sonic palette while maintaining the hypnotic quality that has defined their work. Led by Mara Zardoya’s sultry vocals and the band’s collective vision, the album explores themes of love, longing, and self-discovery through lush arrangements and genre-fluid production. The result is an immersive listening experience that rewards both casual listeners and headphone devotees.

Zardoya seamlessly switches between English and Spanish throughout the album, adding texture and intimacy to the band’s already rich sound. “Submarine” establishes the album’s underwater dreaminess with swirling guitars and atmospheric synths, while “Lejos de Ti” showcases the band’s ability to craft achingly beautiful ballads with cross-cultural appeal. “Echo” builds hypnotic grooves over jazz-inflected rhythms, demonstrating The Marias’ skill at creating songs that feel both vintage and contemporary. In addition, the two hit songs: “No One Noticed” and “Run Your Mouth.” The band’s chemistry is palpable throughout, with each element serving the song’s emotional core.

This ultra clear vinyl pressing housed in a gatefold jacket provides an ideal format for experiencing the album’s layered production and sonic depth. The transparent vinyl adds a visual elegance that complements the music’s ethereal qualities, while the gatefold design offers expanded artwork that enhances the album’s visual narrative. The pressing quality ensures that the subtle details in the mix, from whispered vocals to shimmering guitar tones, come through with clarity and warmth.

• Format: Ultra Clear Vinyl LP, Gatefold Jacket
• Standout tracks: “Run Your Mouth,” “No One Noticed,” & “Echo”
• Pressing details: Ultra clear vinyl, gatefold jacket with expanded artwork
• Genre/style: Dream Pop, Indie Pop, Psychedelic Soul, Bilingual Alternative
• UPC: 075678621918

The Marias continue to carve out their own space in contemporary indie music with Submarine, blending cultural influences and sonic experimentation.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Ride
2. Hamptons
3. Echo
4. Run Your Mouth
5. Real Life
6. Blur
7. Paranoia

Side B:

1. Lejos De Ti
2. Love You Anyway
3. Ay No Puedo
4. No One Noticed
5. Vicious Sensitive Robot
6. If Only
7. Sienna