OLAROKS

"..we can confirm that OLAROKS is from Toronto [Holla Mitzi's], which means that they are in fact Canadian. We also know that they're pimping the video for 'I Like Your Bitches [Dinner]', which features a Dov Charney fantasy, some pretty girls, and hipster mimes." - Risk & Consequence (UK)

Olaroks
Gridlock (Independent)
Having God turn out the lights has never sounded so bright and jangly, even when singer Ola Roks starts things off with "One day a vein popped in my brain/I dropped dead there in the street." - Vancouver Free Press - straight.com

Ola and Timon of west coast reggae influenced band Olaroks were in this past Saturday laying down some of the final vocals for their first full length record. With the already long persisting indie band onslaught laying claim to many a downtown live music stage, why pay attention to Olaroks you ask? Because unlike many bands who reside under the ever widening 'indie' moniker Olaroks is actually doing something different. With tracks ranging from simple Bob Marley-esque solo acoustic to full out glitch style fuzz beat (ala. Crystal Castles) I think Olaroks will be a refreshingly unexpected, eclectic listening experience. - OAK Recording Studio

I arrived just before Olaroks got set on stage at midnight. I quickly grabbed a beer, and by quickly I mean that it took me 15 minutes to get it, and tried to find some space in a very cramped and small music venue. The band was great and I was enjoying the atmosphere, for the 2 inches of moveable space I had. As long as I bobbed along with the rest of the crowd I was perfectly fine. I should say that Olaroks did not disappoint; the crowd was into it, they played some really great songs and left the stage making me wish that they had more time to play. As far as I’m concerned that’s the sign of a great band. - Michael Goldberg, writer for MichaelUnderemployed, a podcast and blog dedicated to comics, tv movies

A lot has happened for OLAROKS since finishing their first full length CD last summer. Shortly after receiving the master the band broke up and Ola - lead singer / guitarist and brain child behind the band was left with a harsh decision in front of her. A) Find new players and make a new record or B) take what she had recorded in hand and forge ahead. We are glad she chose the latter.

"Sombody's Girl" is not your typical indie record. It has plucky telecasters and nice raw little pop hooks to be sure, but there are also great elements of hip hop and dance on this 11 song album. Case in point check out the second single from Sombody's Girl called 'Dinner'. An overtly catchy track about getting into a scrap with those ever too drunk girls in the club. For a song that is essentially 1 note, (and that note is E) it sticks with you as you strut down Queen West in your best American Apparel tapered Jeans. - OAK Recording Studio

"I should say that Olaroks did not disappoint; the crowd was into it, they played some really great songs and left the stage making me wish that they had more time to play. As far as I’m concerned that’s the sign of a great band."
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/mike-molloy - Mike Molloy

May 10 2008

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm36/olaroks/nationalpost_may10-2008.jpg - The National Post

http://alternavox.net/boombox/indie-highlights-olarocks/ - Mikhail Saavedra

Behaviour Urban Arts Festival.
August 29 2009 - Mississauga ON

http://www.mississauganews.com/community/article/79428--youth-on-good-behaviour - Mississauga News

"That was a great set at The Horseshoe. A rich full sound that combines indie-rock energy with elements of smooth acoustic accents and a 70's pop spirit. Fronted by soulful croons, extra bright stage-presence, and soaring musicianship, Olaroks put on a performance that got the crowd up and dancing. Good times."

http://www.myspace.com/olaroks
- The Lonely Vagabond