The Marías are plunging deep into a new era, one that reckons with grief, liberation, and introspection.
For our Spring 2024 Issue, the band uncover the greater meaning behind their new album, Submarine, which takes inspiration from Krzysztof Kieślowski’s 1993 drama Three Colors Blue. “The blue was representing this grief and loss, but as the movie went on, it started representing hope and aspiration for the future — and that’s how this album process happened for us,” María reveals.
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In a conversation with Neville Hardman, they meditate on evolving their partnership — María and drummer/producer Josh Conway are no longer together — and discovering that real love transcends sex. The band also detail subverting their 2021 debut album, CINEMA, by tapping into the worlds of dream pop, trip-hop, and electronic.
Preorder your copy today and stay tuned this week. The Spring 2024 Issue also comes with three alternate collectible covers — including previously announced cover stars Liam Gallagher/John Squire and Kevin Abstract — as well as stories on Laura Jane Grace, Mannequin Pussy, Vegyn, and more.
Photography by Sarah Pardini
Styling by Tabitha Sanchez
Makeup by Leticia Llesmin
