By Dan Moffat

Allston Pudding is delighted that Dolata are premiering their first release, “Friday Girl,” with us today. Dolata were formed by North Shore native Joe Froeber (vocals, guitar) and Boston-based artist Madi Donlan (vocals, synth). They enlisted drummer Reilly Somach and bassist Amelia Allison (who swooped in when the first bass player ghosted them) for live performances and their upcoming debut record. 

Having notched their first ever gig earlier this year at the Lizard Lounge, Dolata are now releasing their new single, “Friday Girl.” The song is about singer Donlan’s late friend Jillian Dominique who’s art appears as the cover of the track. “Friday Girl” is an introspective dream pop tune that builds up from an understated two string guitar riff, accompanied by sparse ride cymbals and floor tom flourishes. What immediately stands out is the atypical connection between the lower female vocalist Madi Donlan and higher male vocalist Joe Froeber. The roomy and reverb soaked mix holds an ethereal space that the four piece inhabit, conjuring memory of the deceased. 

“My best friends all moved away/ you still live right down the street/ but we can’t even speak” is incanted right before the beat drops. The wordless choruses contain solely an “ooooooh” before breaking into an extended instrumental synth jam that dissipates back into the oblivion from which it began.

Listen to the Allston Pudding premiere of “Friday Girl” below. We look forward to hearing the rest of the EP.