SPOTLIGHT ON: Dilly Dally

Dilly Dally had been making music for nearly a decade when news came earlier this month that the Toronto grunge-rockers were calling it quits. "It's time for us to move forward and continue our journeys separately," the band wrote in a statement. But even after two great albums — 2015's Sore and 2018's Heaven, both filled to the brim with a sound that was unapologetically loud, messy and challenged gender dynamics and norms — it felt like the band still had a lot to explore and express. It's admittedly a tough blow to dedicated fans and the Toronto rock scene, but it's softened by the release of two final singles, "Morning Light" and "Colour of Joy," which showcase what the band does best while giving us a glimpse at what might've been. The former single is more polished and more pop-leaning with a steady drum beat and a melange of riffs serving as the foundation for lead singer Enda Monks's signature growl, which builds into an airy yelp. These final releases signal a new dawn for its members, and us fans are lucky to bask in their glory one last time. — Melody Lau