LA via Atlanta pop/rock trio Koyal rock the desert in striking official video for "gasoline" out now | 2nd LP out now

Coming off of the release of their glistening sophomore album, Los Angeles via Atlanta-based indie pop/rock trio Koyal share their striking official music video for the pulsing, synthy tune "gasoline" today, out now. Filled with glistening melodies, bubbling production and slick instrumentation, breathe in. breathe out, out now, 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 official music video for "gasoline," out today, directed by Joe DeSantis, is a bright visual featuring the band performing in the desert. The disco-inspired track channels the band’s anger of not being fully accepted and understood for their choices by those closest to them. DeSantis says he wanted to capture the feeling of being stuck in a moment, envisioning a shot that felt both surreal and symbolic. The director explains, "Using a treadmill to film the walking scenes in the middle of the desert was the perfect way to represent the idea of moving but going nowhere. It was a unique visual that amplified the sense of stagnation, something I’d never seen before and really felt fit the mood."

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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.

Upon its release, the album received high praise from The Knockturnal, Pleaser Magazine, The LUNA Collective and more. The Honey POP wrote the LP is, "incredible..dynamic..the perfect mix of light indie and edgier rock."

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.

Koyal's latest cinematic music video for "gasoline" is out now, alongside their shimmering, bold sophomore album breathe in. breathe out out everywhere now. Celebrate the new music with a high-energy live show at The Virgil in Los Angeles on April 25. Get tickets here and connect with the rising trio now on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

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ABOUT KOYAL

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.”