Cola

Montreal band Cola heads to Rotown in Rotterdam with a sharp, tightly controlled take on post-punk that leans into wiry guitars, minimalist structures and a cool, exact kind of tension. The listing places them near bands like Television, Dry Cleaning and Gang of Four, which feels right for music this precise and stripped back, though Cola clearly pushes that lineage in its own modern direction.

The band has played Rotterdam before, appearing at V11 around the time of their well-received record Deep in View. This time they return on a slightly bigger scale with material tied to their upcoming third album, Cost of Living Adjustment. There is also a neat detail behind the name: C.O.L.A. stands for “Cost of Living Adjustment”, the economic term for benefit increases linked to inflation, so no, apparently it is not about the fizzy drink.

Details

• Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
• Location: Rotown, Rotterdam
• Doors open: 20:00
• Start: 20:30
• Ticket price: €19.50, including €2.50 service costs
• Suggested track: Blank Curtain