MARO unveils emotional shifts in SO MUCH HAS CHANGED, fully recorded at Gargolândia studio in Alambari, SP, Brazil. Crystal-clear folk, pop, and world music confessions shine through.
Artistic Growth in Acoustic Layers
At 31, Portugal’s rising star cements her sound. Born in Lisbon in 1994, she trained at Berklee College of Music. Her career soared in 2018 with five albums and an EP.
She boasts nearly two million monthly Spotify listeners. In 2025, she hit the Top 10 of artists’ favorite artists. Three years ago, she reached Eurovision finals with “saudade, saudade”.
This ninth album, via Sony Music, blends guitar, piano, and subtle electronics. Taped in June 2024 with 10 tracks ready, plus eight more born there. Polished in April 2025.
Listen here: https://marosomuchhaschanged.lnk.to/3t4RMFcKPR
Deep Roots in Brazil
MARO grew up on João Gilberto, Gilberto Gil, and Elis Regina. She first connected in 2019 with Jacob Collier’s band. Bonded with the Altério family at Gargolândia.
Pedro Altério on guitar, Gabriel on drums. Collabs feature Milton Nascimento, Anavitória, and Marina Sena. World music vibes pulse with Brazilian heart.
Track-by-Track: Raw Emotions
I OWE IT TO YOU: Gratitude to family that shaped her world. A melodic hug.
SO MUCH HAS CHANGED: Note to her younger self, embracing post-storm sunshine.
KISS ME: Self-love flirtation, sparking any partnership thrill.
FEELING SO NICE: Finding gold in letdowns, life-altering lessons.
IT AIN’T OVER: Patience, letting time unfold what must.
I KNOW YOU KNOW: Peace in unspoken crushes, staying friends.
DROWN: Betrayal angst with drive to move on (from 2018).
LOVE’S NOT TO BEG: Realizing love flows easy, a late epiphany.
2 YEARS: Joy of reuniting with a forever special someone, childlike buzz.
TO GRIEVE YOU: Farewell to a chapter, eyes on brighter tomorrows.
Photo: Louie Jacob
