Overview
- The announcement was shared via now-expired Instagram Stories on Aug. 29 and reported by outlets on Sept. 1.
- The band said all five members reunited in the studio in November 2024 and signaled plans to share new music.
- In 2022, The Marías’ María Zardoya accused Fried of groping her at a bar, and The Neighbourhood removed him at the time, citing zero tolerance for such behavior.
- Fried publicly apologized that year and said he sought help for alcohol and substance abuse, which the band now cites in describing his progress.
- People reported the band’s representatives have not responded to requests for comment, and representatives for The Marías declined to comment.