Vancouver’s indie-pop band The Zolas return with their self-produced third studio album ‘Swooner,’ which is set for release on March 4th via Light Organ Records. The band previously shared anthemic synth-pop hit Get Dark and fuzzed out, guitar driven album title track Swooner, which is a feminist anthem in its own right. Today, they have shared the full album stream, which premiered with Under The Radar.
‘Swooner’ is highlighted by flashes of grungy hard-panned guitars, Prince-like synth flourishes, eurodance vocals, electric pianos and arpeggiators, all of which feel shockingly comfortable in their new homes. The record marks a major departure from both the cabaret rock of 2009’s ‘Tic Toc Tic’ and the atmospheric minimalism of Ancient Mars. This time around, the band dove headlong into vibrant, experimental pop, showcased by stirring modern production.
Revered for their kinetic live energy, The Zolas are on an international tour, which includes a series of appearances at SXSW and throughout Canada.
Tour dates:
3/22: Kingston, ON @ The Grad Club
3/23: Hamilton, ON @ The Casbah
3/24: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
3/25: Ottawa, ON @ Zaphod Beeblebrox
3/26: Montreal, QC @ O Patro Vys
3/30: Calgary, AB @ Marquee
3/31: Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
4/1: Saskatoon, SK @ Amigo’s
4/2: Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre
4/8: Victoria, BC @ Sugar Nightclub
5/18-5/22: Brighton, UK @ The Great Escape
