Maru

Maru (Mah - ɾɯ) is an Austin-based indie rock band whose orchestral, electronic, and folk styles evokes from ethereal to bombastic. James Tabata, the band’s singer and songwriter, began recording what would become Maru in a small dorm in Waco when he was emotionally isolated and physically injured. Throughout his years of overcoming internalized queerphobia and religious trauma, Tabata’s music became outlets of vulnerability, celebration of expression, and songs of remembrance. After moving to Austin, James was joined by Alan Chen (violin), Mei Liu (violin), Trevor Rybicki (cello), Sophie Mathieu (cello), Matt Lyons (guitar), Hyun-Woo Jung (piano), Jordan Walsh (drums), and Sam Wheeler (vibes and percussion).

Small Batch is an intimate new music concert series to be held in the Recording Studio's Live Room, curated by Russell Podgorsek and Andrew Stoltz.