The Marías’ front woman, Maria Zardoya, witnessed her vision come to life during the group’s latest Jimmy Kimmel Live performance. “Sienna,” from their most recent LP Submarine , considers the prospect of having a child and seeing familiar characteristics within them. For the performance, Zardoya was joined by a young girl with the same jet black hair and bangs. “I feel seen,” she sang. “Only through you.”
Later in the song, nine more children appeared lining the stage as they provided backing harmonies, helping her to sing, “Ooh, Sienna/Would’ve been cute/Ooh, Sienna/Would look just like you.” Smoke and haze covered the dimly lit stage, adding a dreamlike sense to the record that emphasizes its impermanence.
Submarine arrived in May 2024 and featured the singles “Run Your Mout