By Ben Boddez
The Toronto genre-bender speaks on shining brightly while not flying too close to the sun.
by Glenn Alderson
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On The Gloss, Cola craft taut, angular art-rock that’s as precise as it is evocative. Tim Darcy’s sharp songwriting, paired with Ben Stidworthy’s rubbery basslines and Evan Cartwright’s deft percussion, creates a sound that’s sleek yet urgent.
With nods to post-punk greats like Television, the Montreal trio’s sophomore effort balances brighter textures with their trademark tension, proving that Cola is no side project — it’s a thrilling continuation of Darcy’s ever-evolving musical legacy.
By Sebastian Buzzalino
Calgary’s beloved summer festival trudges through the downpour with a stacked lineup of genre-bending greatness.
By Megan Magdalena
Rebecca White of Vancouver punk act WAIT//LESS interviews frontwoman Missy Dabice in a backstage catharsis session.
