The Zolas formed in Vancouver around 2012, with Zachary Gray as frontman. Their debut album 'Tic Tac Toe' came out in 2013, followed by records like 'Beulah' in 2016, 'Swooner' in 2019, and 'Come Back to Life' in 2022.
Songs like 'Strange Girl' and 'Ancient Mars' show their lean toward melancholic melodies and lyrics that circle themes of love and loss. In 2018, they faced criticism from Indigenous artists over a traditional drumbeat used in 'Dream Girl,' which they later removed after apologizing.
They won a Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year in 2017. Their music has appeared in various TV shows and films, keeping them active in Canada's indie scene without much fanfare about their status.
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