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María Zardoya’s Not For Radio Debuts Live With ‘Melt’ in Full and a Radiohead Cover

Her Oakland opener emphasized an experimental solo identity with a nod to The Marías.

Overview

  • Zardoya kicked off a three-night stand at Oakland’s Fox Theater on Jan. 5, marking the first Not For Radio concert.
  • The set included every song from her debut album Melt alongside the live premiere of three unreleased tracks.
  • Rolling Stone identifies the new songs as Living Room, Comet, and Ache, while Stereogum’s published setlist labels one as Ace, highlighting a small title discrepancy.
  • She delivered a torch-style cover of Radiohead’s 2007 song Nude midway through the 15-song performance.
  • The show also featured The Marías’ viral hit No One Noticed in an extended version, connecting the solo project to the band’s recent rise and Grammy recognition.