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Maruja

Maruja is a British four-piece rock band from Manchester, England.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Maruja is a British four-piece rock band from Manchester, England. Formed in 2014, the group blends post-punk, jazz-rock, noise rock and hardcore elements. The band is known for politically charged lyrics and prominent saxophone-driven arrangements.

History

Maruja formed in Manchester in 2014. The band began releasing music in the 2020s and drew increased attention with its EPs and later its debut album. Harry Wilkinson is the lead vocalist and guitarist, while Joe Carroll plays saxophone and provides vocals.

Musical style

The band is described as combining rock with post-punk, jazz-rock, noise rock and hardcore influences. Reviews also note the use of saxophone and spoken-word or rap-rooted vocal approaches.

Discography

Maruja’s best-known releases include the EPs Knocknarea (2023) and Connla's Well (2024). Its debut studio album, Pain to Power, followed in 2025.

Reception

By the mid-2020s, Maruja had become one of the more prominent new British rock bands, with coverage from music press and recognition as an emerging live act.

Key facts

  • Maruja is a four-piece rock band from Manchester, England.
  • The band blends post-punk, jazz-rock, noise rock, and hardcore.
  • Lead vocalist Harry Wilkinson also plays guitar.
  • Saxophonist Joe Carroll contributes vocals.
  • The debut album Pain to Power was released in 2025.
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Canadian context

Maruja has an indirect Canada angle through international music coverage and the broader Canadian audience for contemporary UK alternative rock, but no strong Canada-specific connection is evident in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Maruja?
Maruja is a British rock band from Manchester known for blending post-punk, jazz-rock and noise rock.
When was Maruja formed?
Sources identify the band as having been formed in 2014.
Who are the members of Maruja?
The lineup includes Harry Wilkinson, Joe Carroll, Matt Buonaccorsi and Jacob Hayes.
What is Maruja’s debut album?
Their debut studio album is Pain to Power, released in 2025.
What genres is Maruja associated with?
The band is associated with rock, post-punk, jazz-rock, noise rock and hardcore.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maruja
    Supports: Band formation, members, genre, EPs and debut album.
  2. Sony Music UK — https://www.sonymusic.co.uk/artist/maruja/
    Supports: Band description, lineup, style and live profile.
  3. God Is In The TV — https://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2022/11/16/in-conversation-maruja/
    Supports: Lineup and early band activity.
  4. Mondo Sonoro — https://www.mondosonoro.com/entrevistas/maruja-entrevista/
    Supports: Band identity, Manchester origin and public profile.
  5. Playback — https://www.playback.pt/entrevistas/maruja/
    Supports: Lineup and mention of Knocknarea recognition.