María Zardoya

Biography

María Zardoya (born November 21, 1994) is a Puerto Rican-American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the indie pop band The Marías, with whom she has released multiple albums and toured internationally. The band is recognized for its bilingual lyrics in English and Spanish and its genre-blending sound. In 2024, The Marías released the album Submarine and gained wider prominence, including Grammy recognition, being nominated for Best New Artist at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Zardoya has also launched a solo project under the name Not for Radio, releasing her debut solo album Melt in October 2025, which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200.