Marista was founded in the late eighties by singer/musician/composer Marius de Boer. Over the years, Marista has released an impressive catalog of music from hundreds of artists in a variety of genres. Among the artists Marista represents are Hans de Booij, Peter Pan Speedrock, Ede Staal, Reboelje and Gotcha! to find.

In the CD era, Marista grew rapidly due to its very active distribution. At the time, the company ran its own music specialty stores and also managed 150 sales outlets in the north and east of the Netherlands.

At the beginning of the 2000s, Marista, in collaboration with Muziekpromotor, focused on music publishing (publishing), music promotion and (digital) distribution. In the late 2010s, Marista further innovated into a highly automated record company with a focus on promotion through radio and social media.

Today, in 2023, Marista has evolved into a music publisher, promoter and distributor mainly targeting new artists who are looking to partner with a music publishing company. The company provides support for the release of new releases, including worldwide (digital) distribution and promotion.

In addition to releasing new music, Marista is also involved in rights management, promotion and (digital) distribution of their existing repertoire and that of other labels. The company has a strong focus on supporting artists and labels in reaching their audience through various channels such as radio, social media and streaming platforms. Marista is proud to help artists and labels distribute their music and support them in building their fan base.