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Oakland Musician Maria BC Launches 'Marathon' Album and Tour

1/9/2026

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Maria BC, Oakland musician, announces their third album Marathon and releases the title track today.
The Marathon gas station from their childhood is described as a symbol of homecoming despite sinister connotations.
The album contains 13 tracks, including "As the earth turns" and "Peacemaking."
A U.S. and Canada tour runs February 12 to March 1, ending in Columbus, Ohio.
Marathon will be released February 27 via Sacred Bones.

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Story summary

Maria BC, Oakland musician, announces their third album Marathon and releases the title track today.
The Marathon gas station from their childhood is described as a symbol of homecoming despite sinister connotations.
The album contains 13 tracks, including "As the earth turns" and "Peacemaking."
A U.S. and Canada tour runs February 12 to March 1, ending in Columbus, Ohio.
Marathon will be released February 27 via Sacred Bones.