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MARIS

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MARIS
MARIS in 2023
MARIS in 2023
Background information
Also known asBear, Marmar, Marbear
Born
Maris Maddux-Ward

(1999-09-16) September 16, 1999 (age 26)
Missoula, Montana, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2009–present
LabelBlack House
Websitewww.marisofficial.com

Maris Maddux-Ward, (born September 16, 1999)[1] known mononymously as MARIS (stylized in all caps) is an American singer-songwriter.

Career

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MARIS (Justin Higuchi, 2021)

On New Year's Eve of 2014, Maris was selected as the winner of the 10th First Night Spotlight.[2]

In March 2017, Maris participated in American Idol season 16.[3]

In 2023, she released the album Gravity, accompanied by a short film titled Gravity: The EP: the Movie.[4] The project was supported by tours opening for Anna of the North and The Wrecks, and appearances at Boston Calling and Missoula Pride in 2024. That same year, she opened for Melt on their U.S. tour.[5]

In 2025, MARIS opened for Maude Latour on the Sugar Water Tour.[5]

During this period, she released the single “Give Me a Sign” featuring Caroline Kingsbury, which reached one million streams within a month of release.[5][6] The track was added to more than 25 Spotify editorial playlists and featured in 20 New Music Friday placements.[7]

In June 2025, she announced her debut U.S. co-headlining tour with Kingsbury, scheduled to run from September to October 2025, with dates in cities including San Diego, Dallas, Nashville, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles.[7]

Personal life

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Maris's father is a doctor and her mother is involved in real estate. She developed a passion for music, especially jazz, around the age of six.[8]

MARIS has cited artists including Queen, Whitney Houston, Prince, and One Direction among her influences.[6]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Year Track listing Ref
Of Love & Rain 2015
  • "Green Eyed Baby"
  • "Alaska"
  • "Let It Rain"
  • "Night Crawlers"
  • "Feel Like I Know You"
  • "Soft Sigh Lullaby"
  • "After You've Gone (cover)"
Of the Sea 2016
  • "Principium"
  • "Something I Did?"
  • "Demons on My Back"
  • "Heart Strings"
  • "Liar"
  • "Cherry"
  • "Modern Romance"
  • "Shark"
  • "From Up Above"
  • "disposable"
  • "honey."
  • "Undertow"
Gravity 2023
  • "Heavenly Bodies"
  • "Was It A Dream?"
  • "False Idol"
  • "Crashland"
  • "Goodbye Forever"
  • "outofmydepth"
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Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Ref
"BOYS" 2017 [10]
"Sick"
"What He Wants"
"18 Forever" 2018
"Shallow"
"White Knuckles" 2019 [11]
"Elephant Skeleton" 2020 [12]
"GOING YET!" 2023 [13]
"Hot Guitar Player" [13]
"Voicemail" [14]
"Julia Roberts" 2024 [15]
"The Fight" [16]
"Salt Water Taffy" [17]
"Chameleon" [18]
"Give Me A Sign"
(featuring Caroline Kingsbury)		 2025 [19]
"Mary + I" [20]
"IT'S HARD (to be a Man)" [21]
"SUPER F★CKING MEGA ST★R" [22]
"Christmas Now"
"Body Is On Fire" 2026 [23]
"Missing Me" [24]
"MOSH★PIT" [25]
"Losing People" [26]
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Title Year Ref
"Jolene"
(Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Maris)		 2017
"Still Into You"
(Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Maris)		 2018
"Seven Minutes"
(Honeymoon Arcade feat. Maris)		 2019
"Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)"
(Meg Smith feat. Molly Grace & MARIS)		 2025 [27]

Songwriting credits

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Title Year Artist Album Ref
"Existential Crisis" 2025 Wendy Cerulean Verge [28]

References

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  1. ↑ Pena, Willie (August 14, 2017). "From Missoula to Carnegie Hall: Meet Maris, 17-Year Old Singer to Watch". Teens Wanna Know. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  2. ↑ Jenkins, Billy (January 2, 2015). "Missoula's First Night Spotlight Winner!". Newstalk KGVO. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ Angermiller, Michele (November 21, 2017). "'American Idol' Reveals Its First Finalist". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  4. ↑ Rogers, Jack (July 5, 2023). "MARIS Defies 'Gravity' On Stunning Debut EP". idobi Radio. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 Crowley, Erin (March 22, 2025). "Maris talks about her love for Boston, and her new stellar single 'Give Me a Sign'". MELODIC Magazine. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Kozlowski, Anthony (May 27, 2025). "Interview with MARIS: Yearning, Euphoria, and Queer Joy". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Dunn, Mariah (June 9, 2025). "MARIS brings debut headline tour to the US this Fall". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  8. ↑ Maier, Allison (August 1, 2009). "Missoula girl's lemonade sales benefit animal shelter". Missoulian. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  9. ↑ Currinn, Jonathan. "MARIS releases an artistic single and music video titled "False Idol"". CelebMix. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ Willschick, Aaron (January 20, 2018). "MARIS Offers a Glimpse into Her Difficult Journey to the Present with "Boys" Single [Exclusive Premiere]". V13 Media. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  11. ↑ Frahm, Jonathan (March 29, 2019). "Maris Mesmerizes with Her Searing New Single, "White Knuckles" (premiere)". PopMatters. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  12. ↑ Maeoka, Toshio (July 3, 2020). "Maris Returns With New Song "Elephant Skeleton"". pm studio world wide news. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  13. 1 2 Maeoka, Toshio (September 11, 2023). "MARIS Releases New Song "Hot Guitar Player"". pm studio world wide news. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  14. ↑ Maeoka, Toshio (October 24, 2023). "MARIS Releases New Song "Voicemail"". pm studio world wide news. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  15. ↑ Mcclain, Larry (May 17, 2024). "Maris is lovestruck by "Julia Roberts"". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  16. ↑ "MARIS Delivers An Absolute Knockout With Latest Single "The Fight"". The Whole Kameese. June 28, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  17. ↑ Stahkle, Kristin (August 1, 2024). "Q&A: Chatting With Rising Popstar MARIS About Inspiration, Dream Collaborators, and Upcoming Tour with Melt". Staged Haze. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  18. ↑ Ulziibold, Suderya (May 30, 2024). "Emerging Artist MARIS Showcases Her Authenticity in Her First Music Festival Set". The Heights. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  19. ↑ Guzman, Ivan (March 14, 2025). "MARIS Wants to Make a Move". PAPER Magazine. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  20. ↑ Teitz, Alex (May 23, 2025). "MARIS – Mary + I". FEMMUSIC Magazine. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  21. ↑ Teitz, Alex (August 29, 2025). "MARIS – IT'S HARD (to be a Man)". FEMMUSIC Magazine. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  22. ↑ Hughes, Stewart (October 8, 2025). "MARIS proves she's a "SUPER F★CKING MEGA ST★R" on new track". This Modern Struggle Magazine. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  23. ↑ "MARIS Is Feeling Reckless on New Single "Body Is on Fire"". FLOOD Magazine. January 30, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  24. ↑ "MARIS Strikes Gold With Mesmerizing New Single, "Missing You"". The Whole Kameese. April 3, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  25. ↑ Lopez, AG (May 22, 2026). "MARIS announces new EP 'MOSH★PIT', drops title track". MELODIC Magazine. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  26. ↑ Teitz, Alex (July 10, 2026). "MARIS – Losing People". FEMMUSIC Magazine. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  27. ↑ Stefanos, Chancey (August 4, 2025). "Meg Smith Calls In Molly Grace and MARIS for Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)". One To Watch. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  28. ↑ Igartua, Amanda (September 29, 2025). "Concert Review: Caroline Kingsbury and MARIS's "Give Me A Tour" Transports Tampa to a Place of Pure Cosmic Joy". Rock DNA Magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
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