Marian

New Brunswick rock trio Marian takes the stage at the Sportsman’s Club in Charlottetown on July 25. 

 The band released its sophomore record Play Louder, Hit Harder in May via Monopolized Records. Weaving together themes of adulthood’s relentless grind and the uncertainty of what lies ahead, the album is gritty, electrifying, and emotionally charged, launching the band into their next chapter with a sharper, grungier edge and reinvigorated sound. 

At its core, Play Louder, Hit Harder explores the tension of wanting freedom while feeling behind on life’s expected milestones, ultimately embracing the messy and awkward parts of growing up.

The album follows Marian’s celebrated 2022 debut, Hit Record, which garnered a Music NB Award for Song of the Year Award and an ECMA Rising Star Recording of the Year Award nomination. 

The band is a creative partnership between Dylan Ward (vocals/guitar) and Jerry-Faye Ward (vocals/bass) who split the songwriting evenly. Together, their voices push the band into new sonic and emotional territory, balancing themes both deeply personal and universally resonant. Rounding out the sound is Stefan Westner (drums).