María Zardoya's electrifying performance under the moniker Not For Radio kicked off in Oakland's Fox Theater last night, leaving a lasting impression on fans who braved the snow. The musician brought a unique blend of her own songwriting and covers to the table, premiering not one but three new tracks: "Living Room," "Comet," and "Ache."
In a surprise move, Zardoya also paid tribute to Radiohead with a haunting rendition of their 2007 track "Nude." The cover was sandwiched between the band's own "Slip" and "Swan," from her latest album Melt. What made this performance even more special was that it featured an extended edit of the song, showcasing Zardoya's willingness to experiment with Radiohead's iconic track.
The show also saw Zardoya nodding to fans who had shown up hoping for music from her Marías project. She treated them to a haunting version of "No One Noticed" from Submarine before unleashing the new song "Ache." The addition of an extended edit, which included lyrics that didn't appear on the original cut, added another layer of depth to the performance.
In a post-show Instagram announcement, Zardoya wrote about her intention behind Not For Radio: "My intention with this project was to make music for the love of experimenting, far from home, fully in the moment, open to whatever stream of consciousness unfolded around us." This sentiment resonates throughout Melt, which Rolling Stone praised as a masterclass in experimentation and emotional depth. With its darker, more romantic undertones, Not For Radio is shaping up to be an album that defies boundaries.
Last night's show served as a testament to Zardoya's unique vision, weaving together fragments of her own music with unexpected arrangements and unexpected emotions. As the ice melted beneath their feet, it was clear that the true magic lay not in the physical space but in the soundscape itself. With Melt now out, fans can look forward to unraveling this sonic tapestry further, and Zardoya's live shows continue to promise something unforgettably wild.
In a surprise move, Zardoya also paid tribute to Radiohead with a haunting rendition of their 2007 track "Nude." The cover was sandwiched between the band's own "Slip" and "Swan," from her latest album Melt. What made this performance even more special was that it featured an extended edit of the song, showcasing Zardoya's willingness to experiment with Radiohead's iconic track.
The show also saw Zardoya nodding to fans who had shown up hoping for music from her Marías project. She treated them to a haunting version of "No One Noticed" from Submarine before unleashing the new song "Ache." The addition of an extended edit, which included lyrics that didn't appear on the original cut, added another layer of depth to the performance.
In a post-show Instagram announcement, Zardoya wrote about her intention behind Not For Radio: "My intention with this project was to make music for the love of experimenting, far from home, fully in the moment, open to whatever stream of consciousness unfolded around us." This sentiment resonates throughout Melt, which Rolling Stone praised as a masterclass in experimentation and emotional depth. With its darker, more romantic undertones, Not For Radio is shaping up to be an album that defies boundaries.
Last night's show served as a testament to Zardoya's unique vision, weaving together fragments of her own music with unexpected arrangements and unexpected emotions. As the ice melted beneath their feet, it was clear that the true magic lay not in the physical space but in the soundscape itself. With Melt now out, fans can look forward to unraveling this sonic tapestry further, and Zardoya's live shows continue to promise something unforgettably wild.
I mean, what even is Not For Radio? One minute it's Marías, the next it's this whole other thing... I'm loving how María Zardoya is pushing boundaries with her music though - that extended edit of "Nude" was insane! 
It's like she's on a mission to make you feel all the emotions and then some. And can we talk about how cool it is that she paid tribute to Radiohead? That haunting rendition of "Nude" gave me chills 
. I'm definitely going to have to give Melt a listen now... any album that's worth braving the snow for, right? 
Not For Radio is like nothing I've ever seen before! María Zardoya's voice just cracks me up every time she sings. She has that crazy range, right? 
And the way she experiments with songs... it's like a whole new world of emotions. The fact that she pays tribute to Radiohead and adds her own twist to their song is genius. I love how raw and honest her music feels. Can't wait to see what she does next! 
just heard not for radio at fox theater last night was MARIAS on fire
new album melt is fire 
zardoya's live show energy is infectious 
. the fact that she threw in a tribute to Radiohead was cool, but was it necessary to premier 3 new songs and call it a night? feels like we're just getting the hype train instead of actual substance 
. And that cover of "Nude"? Mind. Blown. The way she put her own spin on it was so hauntingly beautiful... it's no wonder Rolling Stone called Melt a masterclass in experimentation 
her voice, her energy, everything just came together in this perfect storm of sound 
what a testament to her talent as an artist, can't wait to see what else she has up her sleeve 
just saw her live show in Oakland and man, the energy was electric 
the way she blended her own stuff with covers and tributes to other artists was pure magic 
the way she wove together her own music with theirs was like magic 
and that extended edit of "nude" was EVERYTHING