The Nolas

Montreal based Alternative Rock band The Nolas had been catching a lot of positive buzz about their self titled debut album. The two singles of the album have earned them radio play on many different Canadian outlets, as well as CBC radio 3. They are also ranked number 1 in Canada for Alternative Rock artists on Reverbnation.

The album is a 6 track offering of what’s been described as “Power Pop Rock” or “Surf Rock”. It opens with the single “So Fine”. Their sound automatically gave me the feeling of a modern twist on a very 70’s sound. It’s an extremely refreshing listen in an industry where it’s getting harder and harder to be original, or unique. The Nolas not only set themselves apart from the “norm”, but do it beautifully. The album closes with a song called “Picket Fences”. The track had me very much reminded of classic British punk like The Clash. It was the perfect way to end the album.

All in all I thoroughly enjoyed The Nolas, and would recommend them to anyone that enjoys Alternative Rock. The Nolas are sure to be gaining more and more momentum with their raw talent and groovy tracks. Keep your eyes on them in 2016, these guys are going to go far.

Connect with The Nolas:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenolas
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNolas - Heather Young - Canadian Beats

http://music.cbc.ca/#!/blogs/2016/1/The-R3-30-Radio-3s-top-30-songs-for-the-week-of-January-4-2016

Well, it seems like we've entered a new year, but not much has changed on our chart – at the top at least. That's right folks, Grimes enters 2016 still in the #1 position after an unprecedented 3-week run at the top to end 2015. It is very well-deserved – "Flesh Without Blood" is a great anthem to take us into the year ahead. In other news, Fine Times, Teen Daze, The Most Serene Republic, Evening Hymns and Destroyer all enter the chart with new music and Andy Shauf finally falls out of the top 3 after 6 weeks on the chart. See the full list below.

30. Fine Times, "Not Dead"
29. Geoffroy, "Soaked In Gold"
28. Teen Daze, "Pink"
27. Navet Confit, "Mannequin de Magasin"
26. Basia Bulat, "Infamous" 
25. The Nolas, "Dance The Night Away"
24. The 20/20 Project, "Spit"
23. Thus Owls, "Black Matter"
22. Nineteen Seventy Seven, "You"
21. The Most Serene Republic, "Love Loves To Love Love"
20. Wolf Saga, "Auburn Nights"
19. Ivory Hours, "Warpaint"
18. Evening Hymns, "If I Were A Portal"
17. Blinker the Star, "Century Of The Self"
16. Gregory Pepper & His Problems, "I'm Bill Murray" 
15. You Say Party, "Ignorance" 
14. Destroyer, "Times Square"
13. Minotaurs, "Gold Rush Lady"
12. The Wet Secrets, "I Can Swing A Hammer"
11. Federal Lights, "Into The Ground"
10. Jordan Klassen, "Baby Moses"
9. Loon Choir, "Always Golden"
8. The Besnard Lakes, "Golden Lion"  
7. We Are the City, "Kiss Me, Honey"
6. Rah Rah, "Be Your Man"
5. Peaches, "I Mean Something" (feat. Feist)
4. Andy Shauf, "Jenny Come Home"
3. Half Moon Run, "Turn Your Love"
2. Foxtrott, "Shaky Hands"
1. Grimes, "Flesh Without Blood"

What's your favourite song on our chart this week? Which song deserves to be #1 next week? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @cbcradio3. - CBC Radio 3

http://music.cbc.ca/#!/blogs/2015/12/The-R3-30-Radio-3s-top-30-songs-for-the-week-of-December-28-2015

Welcome to the last week of 2015! The Nolas, Navet Confit, Nineteen Seventy Seven, Blinker the Star and You Say Party all make late appearances on our chart. As well, Grimes sits in the number one spot for the third week in a row, a feat that not happened yet in this calendar year. It's good to see a mix of old and new artists on the chart as we move in to 2016. Happy New Year to all!

30. The Nolas, "Dance The Night Away"
29. Navet Confit, "Mannequin de Magasin"
28. The Muscadettes, "Earthquake"
27. Paradise Animals, "Monday Morning"
26. Nineteen Seventy Seven, "You"
25. The 20/20 Project, "Spit"
24. Wolf Saga, "Auburn Nights"
23. Concealer, "Place To Hide"
22. Ivory Hours, "Warpaint"
21. Gregory Pepper & His Problems, "I'm Bill Murray"
20. Blinker the Star, "Century Of The Self"
19. Junior Boys, "Big Black Coat"
18. Geoffroy, "Soaked In Gold"
17. Old Man Canyon, "Back To The Start"
16. You Say Party, "Ignorance" 
15. Minotaurs, "Gold Rush Lady"
14. Basia Bulat, "Infamous" 
13. Federal Lights, "Into The Ground"
12. Thus Owls, "Black Matter"
11. Jordan Klassen, "Baby Moses"
10. Loon Choir, "Always Golden"
9. Rah Rah, "Be Your Man"
8. The Wet Secrets, "I Can Swing A Hammer"
7. Peaches, "I Mean Something" (feat. Feist)
6. The Besnard Lakes, "Golden Lion" 
5. Half Moon Run, "Turn Your Love"
4. Foxtrott, "Shaky Hands"
3. We Are the City, "Kiss Me, Honey"
2. Andy Shauf, "Jenny Come Home"
1. Grimes, "Flesh Without Blood"

What's your favourite song on our chart this week? Which song deserves to be #1 next week? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @cbcradio3. - CBC Radio 3

https://www.reverbnation.com/main/crowd_picks/2015_12_15/thenolas - Reverbnation

The Hit List: 20 Demos, Albums and EP’s You Need to Hear Right Now — December 14, 2015
Posted on December 14, 2015
Even on a day when I’m sick in bed, can’t stop looking for and listening to some amazing music from the independent world. A lot of revisiting here, plus some new artists to check out! As always, albums are in no particular order, so hit them all up when you have a moment! - Adam Marx

From the very moment that this video opens it has a solid sense of refinement coursing through. There is an accentuated drop in the tempo that seems to seize upon an adulated Americana styling that gives it a formidable sense of flair. Adding to the black and white apparel of how it is all shot there is a mindful showing to everything. As the direction of the video plays out the femme fatale qualities on show offer a lot. This seems to adhere to a Lynchian influence that gets under the monotone feel of the video in a refined way. It seems to carry weight but there is also a sense of release to how it all comes across that gets with the approach as much as the pick-up in the tempo seems to back the showing. With how that all comes together the artistry connects well with the viewer.
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@thenolas are an alternative rock band from Montreal, Canada formed in 2013. Explosive guitar riffs, catchy melodies and groovy drum beats make The Nolas distinctive and appealing to their fans. Having excited audiences in Canada, their music has been described as “Power Pop Rock” and “Surf Rock” evoking a “Tarantino-esque” style. “Best now band I’ve heard in a long time. Great musicians, great tunes, fun to watch, you’ve impressed me tonight!” Pierre Soupras, Milagro record label. “Wow! Great sound, great songs. Cool, original and sexy. I love your style.” Marilene Belanger, artist manager and entertainment lawyer. The Nolas released their self-titled debut EP in September 2015. - A.V.A .