Matthew Urango, the Oxnard, CA musician who made music as Cola Boyy, has died at age 34. The sad news came from his label, Record Masters, who wrote: “He was quite a soul, a man with no age, a childlike spirit with the musicality of an old legend. His lyrics, his melodies, the sound of his voice: every side of his music was unique and timeless. We loved him at Record Makers. We are sending all possible love to Matthew’s family and to his numerous friends. His music and power will remain.” No cause of death has been given.
Cola Boyy released his debut album, Prosthetic Boombox, in 2021; it featured collaborations with The Avalanches, MGMT, John Carroll Kirby, Nicolas Godin of Air, and more. Before debuting as Cola Boyy, Urango was a member of jangly Oxnard indiepop band Sea Lions.
Rest in peace, Matthew.