Though an ocean (and a generation) removed from the pop-punk explosion that reshaped radio playlists in the ‘90s and 2000s, Scottish quartet Cold Years captures the same spirit with stunning ease. Since the release of their breakthrough full-length Paradise in 2020, they've honed their high-volume, guitar-driven, fist-pumping sound and built a loyal fan base in Europe and beyond.
Formed in Aberdeen, Scotland by Ross Gordon (vocals/guitar), Finlay Urquhart (guitar), Louis Craighead (bass), and Fraser Allen (drums), Cold Years was lyrically and spiritually informed not only by ...