Josh Conway, drummer and producer for Grammy-nominated indie band the Marías, announced his debut solo album plum, arriving within weeks. The project arrives as the group enters a period of individual creative exploration. His bandmate María Zardoya released her own solo LP under the moniker Not For Radio earlier this year, signaling a broader moment of solo pursuits within the Los Angeles-based outfit.
Conway shared the lead single "Crumble," offering a first listen to his solo sound. The Marías have built a devoted following through viral TikTok moments and critical acclaim in indie circles, with Stereogum championing their work. That attention positions plum as a notable release in the indie-pop ecosystem, where band members pursuing solo work often becomes a marker of artistic ambition and creative restlessness.
The album title and the single suggest Conway's work leans into introspective songwriting paired with his production expertise. His dual role as both percussionist and behind-the-scenes architect in the Marías gives him the technical foundation to shape his own sound. The timing places plum alongside a broader trend of musicians testing solo waters while their primary groups remain active, a pattern seen across indie and alternative scenes where distinct voices within a collective seek individual expression.
Conway's announcement reflects the Marías' evolution since their breakthrough with albums like Submarine and Between the dream, Paperbark. The band's trajectory from underground LA staple to Grammy consideration created space for members to explore adjacent artistic interests. Zardoya's Not For Radio venture demonstrated the appetite exists for individual projects from the group's members, making Conway's plum a natural next chapter in that creative branching.