News
Plus IAN SWEET and Porridge Radio, Soccer Mommy, Confidence Man, Cola, and a Wrap-up of the Last Two Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jun 14, 2024
By Mark Redfern (with Andy Von Pip and Marina Malin)
Welcome to the 19th Songs of the Week of 2024. We didn’t do a Songs of the Week last week for various reasons, so this list covers the best songs released in the last two weeks. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Scott Dransfield, and Stephen Humphries helped me decide what should make the list. We seriously considered over 40 songs this week and narrowed it down to a Top 14. More
The Gloss Due Out June 14 via Fire Talk
Jun 06, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Cola are releasing their sophomore album, The Gloss, on June 14 via Fire Talk. Now they have shared another new song from it, “Pulling Quotes,” via a music video. More
The Gloss Due Out June 14 via Fire Talk
May 09, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Cola are releasing their sophomore album, The Gloss, on June 14 via Fire Talk. Now they have shared another new song from it, “Albatross,” via a music video. More
The Gloss Due Out June 14 via Fire Talk
Apr 09, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Cola have announced their sophomore album, The Gloss, and shared a new song from it, “Pallor Tricks,” via a music video. They have also announced some tour dates. More
Plus Hana Vu, The Lemon Twigs, Cola, Metronomy, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 15, 2024
By Mark Redfern (with Andy Von Pip)
Welcome to the ninth Songs of the Week of 2024. It was a somewhat slow week for new songs, perhaps because a lot of the music industry is at SXSW, but there were more than enough that impressed us. More
Single Out Now via Fire Talk
Mar 15, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Cola have shared a new song, “Bitter Melon,” via a lyric video. The single is out now via Fire Talk and is available as a flexi disc (accompanied by a zine). More
Plus Sinead O’Brien, Sun’s Signature, Cola, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
May 20, 2022
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the 20th Songs of the Week of 2022. It was a mixed week for new tracks, but there were still some good ones worth crowing about and we settled on a Top 13. More
Deep In View Out Friday via Fire Talk
May 16, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Cola (a newly-formed band consisting of ex-Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy alongside U.S. Girls drummer Evan Cartwright) have shared a video for their new single, “Fulton Park.” It is the latest release from their forthcoming album, Deep In View, which will be out this Friday (May 20) via Fire Talk. More
Deep In View Out Now on May 20 via Fire Talk
May 03, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Cola (a newly-formed band consisting of ex-Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy alongside U.S. Girls drummer Evan Cartwright) have shared a new single, “Degree.” It is the latest release from their forthcoming album, Deep In View, which will be out on May 20 via Fire Talk. More
Deep In View Out Now on May 20 via Fire Talk
Feb 22, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Cola (a newly-formed band consisting of ex-Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy alongside U.S. Girls drummer Evan Cartwright) have announced the release of their debut album, Deep In View, which will be out on May 20 via Fire Talk. The band have also shared a video for their new single, “So Excited,” in addition to announcing a tour. More
Nov 03, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Montréal post-rockers Ought have officially announced that they have broken up. A new band, Cola, consisting of Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy from Ought alongside U.S. Girls drummer Evan Cartwright, has signed to Fire Talk and released their first single, “Blank Curtain.” More
Reviews
Jun 14, 2024
By Michael James Hall
Cola recently played at the Ramsgate Music Hall here on the Kentish Coast of England. More
