Maria Montoya is a no-holds barred, exquisitely powerful emerging Detroit artist who burst on to the music scene in 2015. Her strong, clear voice has a beautiful tone, and a versatility that ranges from edginess, to catchy rock/pop hooks, to unadulterated rock. Born in Ecuador and raised in the United States, the spirited and fiery Montoya’s vocals contain a pure, clear and passionate quality that draws the listener in and keeps them engaged. In 2015, Montoya was connected with internationally renowned producer/engineer Chuck Alkazian (Asking Alexandria, Soundgarden, Cage the Elephant, and Detroit standouts Kaleido) at the iconic Pearl Sound Studios in Canton, Michigan, for the recording of several songs through a collaboration with Detroit guitarist Randy Brewer. Through this collaboration, Montoya was able to demonstrate her range and full sound in a variety of works. Her debut single, the alternative pop/rock “Can’t Fake It,” premiered on ...