Koyal find comfort in each other with sophomore LP 'breathe in. breathe out' out now

INDIE POP/ROCK TRIO KOYAL

FIND COMFORT IN EACH OTHER WITH SOPHOMORE STUDIO ALBUM

BREATHE IN. BREATHE OUT OUT NOW - LISTEN

OFFICIAL ALBUM RELEASE SHOW AT THE VIRGIL IN LOS ANGELES

ON APRIL 25 – TICKETS

Today, Los Angeles via Atlanta-based indie pop/rock trio Koyal share their honest, dazzling second studio album breathe in. breathe out out everywhere now alongside the official lyric video for the pensive, measured tune "half alive." Filled with glistening melodies, bubbling production and slick instrumentation, the album is an earnest look at life's ups and downs and offers solace with unwavering optimism and understanding.

The group will officially celebrate the record with a release show at The Virgil in Los Angeles on April 25 with tickets on sale now here.

The triumphant, glowing project, breathe in. breathe out, is a meditation on allowing oneself to break free of fear, resistance, familial expectations, and other obstacles in the way of pursuing authenticity and creating art. Vocalist Pooja Prabakaran is proud to present a project that is both honest and joyful. "I'm so proud of how open, raw, and vulnerable we were in writing this album. It's sure to make people both dance and introspect!"

It was recorded in Philadelphia at Dr. Dog’s rehearsal space and studio, Headroom Studios, co-produced by guitarist Noah Weinstein and Philadelphia-based musician Jeff Lucci (Mo Lowda & the Humble), and engineered by Ian Steinberg, a childhood friend of Weinstein. The group is thrilled to share a body of work that represents who they are today as they chart all new territory, face their fears, take risks and firmly, excitedly introduce themselves.

Weinstein shares, "I’m so grateful to have co-produced this album with Jeff Lucci leading me through new waters, as 'breathe in. breathe out' is by far the biggest record I’ve worked on. It took a lot of meditation to decide the sonic direction of the album, but working with Wallace and Pooja, we channeled our shared experiences and tastes to create a signature rich indie pop sound that we are incredibly proud of." There was additional production by Atlanta producer and multi-instrumentalist Tony Doud and Desmond Myers and was mixed by Harper James and mastered by Joe LaPorta.

Out today with the album is "half alive," a building ballad about what it means to really live, and the desire to be the best one can be, alongside its sunset-soaked lyric video with animations by Prabakaran. On the track, the vocalist shares, "It came to me after months of feeling creatively stifled by a job I felt pushed into. I woke up at 4AM with the song in my head and recorded a voice note in the dark." Sonically their most creative yet, the track features hundreds of tracks filled with various unique sounds that were created by running instruments through pedals, recorded by distant amps in another room, and then run through even more gear. Prabakaran continues, "They even had me sing into guitar pickups for my doubles. It is dramatic, cinematic and long, but the slow burn is worth the wait. The animations exemplify the slow burn of half alive and explode at the end when the drums and guitars are wailing 'set me free!'"

Watch "half alive" (Official Lyric Video)

Koyal is made up of best friends Pooja Prabakaran (vocals), Noah Weinstein (guitar/producer) and Wallace (drums) who met in their Atlanta college basement and each earned engineering degrees. Fueled by their tight-knit friendship and shared love of Glass Animals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and GROUPLOVE, the three friends began writing songs and have since amassed a loyal following with their genre-defying sound, dazzling instrumentation and relatable lyricism. The group played at Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival last year, and in 2023, sold out their hometown venue and set out on an East Coast tour. Now, after a string of singles released earlier this year and their new album out in the world, the trio aims to solidify their place in the rising indie pop/rock sphere with their hearts on their sleeves.

On the genre-blending, heartfelt collection breathe in. breathe out, out everywhere now, Koyal navigate all of life's trials and tribulations with the safety and comfort of each other. Celebrate the new music with an electrifying live show at The Virgil in Los Angeles on April 25. Get tickets here. Connect with the rising trio now on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

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Koyal Bio

Now LA-based, Koyal is an indie pop-rock trio from ATL on the rise, composed of lead vocalist Pooja Prabakaran, guitarist/producer Noah Weinstein, and drummer Henry Wallace. Formed in their college basement, the trio’s friendship and musical chemistry have propelled them forward, steadily building a loyal fanbase and a diverse discography ranging from soft acoustic to main stage disco-pop. In 2024, Koyal released three new disco and dance-infused singles “intoxicated,” “gasoline,” and “lotus lake,” which are off their upcoming studio album, breathe in. breathe out, set to drop in February 2025.

Recently, the band shared the stage at the 2024 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival alongside renowned artists such as Barenaked Ladies, Moon Taxi, +Live+, Sister Hazel, Lisa Loeb, and Crash Test Dummies, captivating audiences with their electrifying live performances, infectious melodies, and heartfelt lyrics.

In 2023, Koyal achieved a significant milestone by selling out a headlining show at Atlanta’s iconic venue The Masquerade, and completing their 11-date debut East Coast “Gravity Tour” to promote their dance-pop single, “Gravity.”

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