When I think about playing a song that has a dark tone and smooth high pitch voice that relaxes the listener, I automatically think of The Zolas. Their music style gives you that comfortable feeling where you close your eyes halfway and makes your head sway sideways. Some people said their songs make you feel high or some sort. It’s amazing how their music is that effective.
But who are the Zolas? The Zolas are a Canadian Indie Rock band that originated here in Vancouver. There are two main members of this group. First is Zachary Gray which is the main vocalist and guitarist, and second is Tom Dobrzanski, the pianist of the band. For added info about Zachary, he is the son of the famous composer-writer, John MacLachlan Gray.
Both main members were the previous members of the Lotus Child band that was disbanded back in 2009. they said the reason why they left Lotus Child is that they were not having fun anymore and that they were not getting any better with their music, so that untied the knot.
The two Vancouver natives went back to their hometown and decided to rest from the music industry for a year. However, the partnership of the two was still very strong and they tend to hang out together during that year. They have composed many songs during their break for fun and when Light Organ Records contacted them to put out an album, they decided to say yes. Thus, The Zolas was born.
Their very first album is called “Tic Toc Tic” and was released back in 2010. It consisted of most of the songs they made for fun. Their music became a preference in college and satellite radios playing at least three hit songs. The first album was later followed by their second one “Ancient Mars” in 2012. Then the third album “Swooner” which you could say it’s their turning point giving them their first Juno nomination.
The Zolas also announced last year that their 4th album dubbed Z Days will be coming out soon. Single releases such as “Energy Czar” and “Come Back to Life” will be included in the album.