EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 33 MIN
It took María Zardoya 10 years to become an overnight success
from Q with Tom Power
María Zardoya is the lead vocalist of the band The Marías, which broke through last year to become an indie pop phenomenon. With more than 35 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a viral song on TikTok and a Grammy nomination for best new artist, the band has gone from cult favourite to playing arenas all over the world. María joins Tom Power to talk about her journey in music, how a breakup led to a creative breakthrough, and what it’s like striking out on her own with her new solo project, Not for Radio.
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María Zardoya is the lead vocalist of the band The Marías, which broke through last year to become an indie pop phenomenon. With more than 35 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a viral song on TikTok and a Grammy nomination for best new artist, the band has gone from cult favourite to playing arenas all over the world. María joins Tom Power to talk about her journey in music, how a breakup led to a creative breakthrough, and what it’s like striking out on her own with her new solo project, Not for Radio.
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