The Zolas – The Indies 2016 – Nick Tiringer/Flickr
2021 has thrown many of us for a loop, from the wonderful Tiger King stage to us looking out our windows like Clark Griswold wishing for his swimming pool. Yet through it all, one Vancouver band has given us something to vibe to as we wait out this never-ending pandemic.
The Zolas, known for songs like “Ancient Mars” and “Swooner“, recently released a new single “Let It Scare You” on April 2, 2021. Since their last LP release of Swooner in 2016, The Zolas have gone on to release a slew of singles over the past five years. Don’t allow for the title to “scare” you, this latest release gives off classic Zolas energy.
#JUNOS nominated group @TheZolas have released their newest single 'Let It Scare You’
Listen to the song: https://t.co/kzpylPh3Bv pic.twitter.com/gxizdNCpta
— The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards) April 3, 2021
“Let It Scare You” is The Zolas at their best. It feels as if you’re taking me back in time just a few years ago when the world felt normal, thank you for that. I remember seeing them play of all things an acoustic set a The Vogue. Even stripped down and raw they were making their mark as ones to watch in the Vancouver music scene.
The second single released in 2021 is titled “Another Dimension (feat. Cadence Weapon)” which brings a totally different energy to the band’s repertoire. Teaming up with Alberta-born rapper Cadence Weapon, The Zolas literally throws us for a loop with a heavy hip-hop drum beat and rhythmic guitar expanding their vision of a band. If you’re a fan of artists like Tame Impala or Run the Jewels make sure to check out “Another Dimension” on all streaming platforms.
Cadence Weapon – Croatoan Design/Flickr
Recently being a part of Surrey’s earth day celebration on April 22nd, The Zolas look to give back in more ways than one. The two-hour Party of the Planet event was made up of various artists and acts. This virtual event is the first time fans have seen one of our favorite Vancouver-born indie rock bands. This is one of many ways local artists are looking to stretch their legs and remember a time of live music.
Just like Clark Griswold, we are all staring out the window right now hoping for something better. At least while doing so, we can have some incredible music to get us through. 2021 may be the time we finally get another LP released by The Zolas, or at least here’s hoping. Make sure to check out Cadence Weapon’s latest album Parallel World set to release this Friday, April 30, 2021.