María Zardoya Steps Out on Her Own: Not for Radio Brings "A Summer in the Forest" Tour to Portland and Seattle
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If you've spent any time in the dreamy, bilingual world of The Marías, you already know María Zardoya's voice. Now she's stepping into the spotlight solo with Not for Radio, and the Pacific Northwest gets not one but two chances to catch her this August.
Who Is Not for Radio?
Not for Radio is María Zardoya's solo project — a raw, introspective departure from the lush indie-pop she's known for as the frontwoman of The Marías. The Puerto Rican-rooted singer-songwriter has built a career blending English and Spanish-language songwriting with a sound that moves effortlessly between soul, dream-pop, and bossa nova influences. With The Marías, she helped deliver a Grammy-nominated, Billboard-charting run on the strength of 2024's Submarine. Under the Not for Radio name, she's carving out a distinct creative identity, anchored by her debut solo album, Melt.
This summer, that project hits the road on "A Summer in the Forest," a North American tour making stops in some of the country's most historic and beautifully preserved theaters — including two right here in the Pacific Northwest.
The Dates: Portland and Seattle
Portland, OR — Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 7:30 PM Known locally as "The Schnitz," this restored 1920s movie palace on Broadway is one of Portland's most storied venues — an intimate, ornate room that turns any performance into an occasion.
Seattle, WA — Paramount Theatre Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Seattle fans get a rare two-night run at the Paramount, the art deco crown jewel of downtown Seattle's theater district. With two shows on the calendar, there's extra flexibility for planning your night out — or catching both.
Why Latin Music Fans Should Pay Attention
For listeners who've followed María Zardoya through The Marías' bilingual catalog, Not for Radio offers something different: a more stripped-down, personal lens on an artist whose music has always carried her Puerto Rican identity at its core. Whether you're a longtime Marías fan or discovering her for the first time through this solo chapter, these shows are a chance to hear where she's headed next — in two of the region's most legendary rooms.
Get Your Tickets
Both the Portland and Seattle stops are part of a run that's been drawing strong early interest, so don't wait too long to lock in seats.
🎟️ Get tickets for Not for Radio's Portland and Seattle shows here: notforradio.us/tour
