Manchester quartet Maruja have announced their debut album Pain To Power set for release on 12 September via Music for Nations. In conjunction with the news the band have confirmed a worldwide tour including China, Japan, EU and UK plus a swift return to North America where they played their debut headline tour in only February and March this year including Austin’s SXSW and an upgraded sold out show at New York’s Market Hotel.
After playing SXSW Maruja continued their tour at Chicago’s Empty Bottle, capacity 400.
Photographer Spencer Isberg was there to capture an exhilarating show.
Credit: Spencer Isberg
As their North American tour came to an end it was obvious it had been a game changer for Maruja. The band and their music are tapping into a generation, of this there is no doubt. Maruja have already made their mark on this huge continent with sell out shows and passionate informed crowds. When they return to New York in September the venue is Brooklyn’s Elsewhere, at 750 the capacity is almost double that of the Market Hotel. Maruja are on the march and there is no stopping them.
For more information on Maruja please check their facebook and instagram, and the website for up-to-date tour details.