Maria Iskariot is the patron saint of debatable behavior. It's punk rock from Ghent, Belgium built around hopeful hopelessness in noisy stanza, chorus, stanza. Love for the unloved, too little, too late but primarily a knee-jerk reaction to sinners. Maria Iskariot, winner of the prestigious Humo's Rock Rally in 2024, has a distinct artistic and social vision, which is reflected in their music and lyrics, blending raw Dutch-language punk with themes of self-discovery, growing up, and the moral ambiguity between good and evil.