MariZen is a Chicago based Power/pop/rock band. The music is melodic, full of hooks and catchy riffs, as well as expressive lyrics driven by female vocals.

The band has played some of the finest venues in Chicago such as the House of Blues, Metro, Double Door, Hard Rock Cafe, ElboRoom, Beat Kitchen, Navy Pier, etc....

The band formed in late January 2001 and quickly emerged into the Chicago local music scene. The band's original lineup took them through well over thirty local shows in 2001, including a debut cd release party. With Patrick T. Doody producing, they released their debut full length album "CANVAS" on July 29, 2001. On June 1, 2002, the Zen band released their second cd entitled "The 2002 EP." In July 2002, the band headed out to Los Angeles CA for ten day / 3 gig tour. While in LA, they filmed a 30 minute video with Live Unsigned. Later that month, Michael Hernandez offered MariZen a two year management contract with Cap Gem + Associates and a distribution division