The Nolas head to Mexico to drink margaritas with señoritas in their Latin-tinged new single — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Montreal alt-rockers’ latest single was inspired by singer-guitarist Immanuel (Manny) Agostino’s vacation down south. “A transformative trip immersed in the vibrant energy of Mexico sparked The Nolas’ creativity for the song,” they say. “While strumming his classical nylon string guitar, Manny came up with a captivating chord progression. The lyrics that ensued effortlessly flowed into the music, drawing from the impressions left by that voyage.”
The song opens with an upbeat surf-rock riff before settling down to a relaxed Latin rock vibe that leads into verses about sipping drinks, watching the sunset and listening to the waves:
“Come on take a ride with me
Sail across the deep blue sea
We’ll walk the shore
Where ladies they dance.”
The Nolas were formed in 2013 by Joey Tiano (drums) and Agostino. They were later joined by Fil (bass), Mark (guitar) and Peter aka The Magic Man (synth) before releasing their first EP in 2015. Their first single So Fine garnered mucho airplay and acclaim, while the followup Dance The Night Away did ever better. In 2021, they released their most popular song to date, Johnny. It received airplay on satellite and FM radio stations in Canada and internationally.
Take in Mexico above, sample more sounds from The Nolas below, and catch them on their website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
