Maria BC

Maria Bobbitt-Chertock, who performs under the stage name Maria BC, is an American ambient musician and singer born in Cincinnati, Ohio, who is currently based in Oakland, California.

History
Maria BC was trained growing up as a mezzo-soprano. Their father was a musician in the local church. Bobbit-Chertock graduated from Middlebury College in 2019 and moved to New York City to begin a music career in February 2020. Maria BC released their debut EP, Devil's Rain, in 2021. The title track received praise from Pitchfork. Maria BC announced their debut album, Hyaline, in early 2022. The album was released on May 27 of that year through Father/Daughter Records. The album was named one of Pitchfork 's "7 New Albums You Should Listen to Now" upon release., as well as "Album of the Week" from Stereogum. Following the release of this album, Maria BC released a Hyaline remix album in November 2022. Maria BC also performed at South by Southwest in 2022.

In 2023, Maria BC announced that they had signed to Sacred Bones Records. In addition to the signing, Maria BC announced their second full-length album, titled Spike Field. Two songs were released alongside the album announcement, "Amber" and "Watcher".

In addition to their solo music, Maria BC has also collaborated with Rachika Nayar, featuring on two tracks from her debut album, as well as performing in the artist's touring band.