Maz – NPC

Today, 22-year-old Utah-based songwriter Marley Guevara has announced her debut EP NPC as Maz and shared the infectious lead single “Kiss Kiss Boom.” Alternating between a laid-back, talk-sung verse and falsetto hook on the chorus, the track sounds like the Gorillaz meeting Stereolab at the club, bubbling synths and a shuffling trip-hop beat buoying Guevara’s flexible voice

“I wrote this song while going through the intense and conflicting emotions of getting back with an ex,” she shares, “I love the contrast with the idea of a bomb going off lyrically while the beat itself is so mellow.”

Due out April 4th via Winspear (Wishy, Slow Pulp, Barrie), the NPC EP finds the indie pop artist from the small town of Logan playfully picking apart growing up, relationships, and self-empowerment across six charming tracks. Pulling inspiration from Blondie to Santigold to Daft Punk, the collection delivers on the simmering buzz she’s amassed across a brief, but potent, run of singles, including the previously released “Conundrums,” included on the EP. Bobbing and Cole Williams, members of Still Woozy’s production crew, build crisp sonic environments for Guevara to flex and explore across.

Tour Dates:

2/13 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater *

2/14 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell *

2/15 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club *

2/16 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos *

2/18 – Portland, OR @ The Old Church *

2/20 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent *

2/21 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom *

* supporting Wallice

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