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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 mainstage 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.”

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CONTACT

BOOKING: mgmt@koyal.band

SOCIALS

VIDEOS

Koyal performs “Half Alive” from their upcoming album at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, opening for Crash Test Dummies and Barenaked Ladies.

"gasoline" acoustic NPR Tiny Desk Entry 2025

STREAMING

MARKET HISTORY

Centerstage (Vinyl) - Headliner | Atlanta, GA | 08/08/24 | w/ The Electric Sons, Indee Star, JIRU & Clark May

Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival | Brookhaven, GA | 03/24/24 | w/ Barenaked Ladies, Live, Sister Hazel, Moon Taxi, Lisa Loeb, Crash Test Dummies & Takiya Mason
Masquerade Hell Stage | Atlanta, GA | 6/09/2023 | w/ Midsummer Motel, Pinto Sunshine, The Normas, & Gokey
Bootleg Gizzfest | Tracy, TN | 6/03/2023

Fete Music Hall | Providence, RI | 5/23/2023 | w/ Beauquet & Mellon Collie

Kingsland | New York, NY | 5/21/2023 | w/ Jake Albi & hiFi Market

Sofar Sounds - Headliner | Brooklyn, NY | 5/20/2023 | w/ Daniella Faith & Teej

Sofar Sounds - Headliner | Manhattan, NY | 5/19/2023 | w/ Yanceyabril & Mimo

World Cafe Live - Headliner | Philadelphia, PA | 5/18/2023 | w/ Chanteclaire
Ruby Deluxe - Headliner | Raleigh, NC | 5/16/2023 | w/ Galloway & My Sister Maura

Georgia Theatre Rooftop - Headliner | Athens, GA | 5/12/2023

The Nick - Headliner | Birmingham, AL | 5/10/2023 | w/ Steph And The Web

529 Bar - Headliner | Atlanta, GA | 4/29/2023 | w/ The Forum, The Normas
Cherry Street Tavern | Chattanooga, TN | 03/20/24 | w/ Pearl & As Seen on TV
Hummingbird Stage | Macon, GA | 02/24/24 | Big Bird Bash w/ Forrest Isn’t Dead, Ash Tuesday & Justin Cutway
529 EAV | Atlanta, GA | 7/01/23 | Indie Night Live w/ Monsoon, Pinto Sunshine, Rohna, & KC the Kids
40 Watt Club | Athens, GA | 3/16/23 | w/ Six Past Seven & Convince the Kid
Masquerade - SOLD OUT - Headliner | Atlanta, GA | 2/24/23 | w/ Claire Ernst, Black Hibiscus, 15,000 Guns, CD-Rom Com, & Solar Plexus Super Punch
Sofar Sounds - SOLD OUT - Headliner | Atlanta, GA | 2/17/23 | w/ Brian Sauerwald & Timothy Léon
1018 Hemphill- Headliner | Atlanta, GA | 1/13/2023 | w/ Hugh Lindsey, Gritters & Solar Plexus Super Punch
Criminal Records - Headliner | Atlanta, GA | 11/20/22
Smith’s Olde Bar | Atlanta, GA | 5/6/2022 | w/ Parrotfish

Masquerade | Atlanta, GA | 4/18/2022 | w/ Gokey & Yasmin Nur

Smith’s Olde Bar - SOLD OUT | Atlanta, GA | 4/2/2022 | w/ Forrest Isn’t Dead, Luxx, & House Recipe
Masquerade | Atlanta, GA | 10/2/2021 | w/ LVVRS & Sydni Cook
37 Main Avondale Estates | Atlanta, GA | 8/21/2021 | w/ All The Locals & Misnomer

Smith’s Olde Bar | Atlanta, GA | 7/22/2021 | w/ Khaliko (formerly Love Child) & Kadillak

Ferst Center For The Arts - Skyline Series - Headliner | Atlanta, GA | 4/7/2021
Georgia Tech Homecoming | Atlanta, GA | 10/10/2020 | w/ Jason Derulo

PRESS

Pleaser Magazine A Study in Breathing: Koyal and Their Electrifying Second Album ‘breathe in. breathe out.’

“Listening to … Koyal felt a lot like meditation to me. Entitled breathe in. breathe out, this album was the program of meditation I had always hoped for and one I thoroughly comprehend. Through the groovy, psych-pop melodies, I felt a familiar restlessness in the lyrics and theatrical tension in the production; a companionable angst that was enough challenge to edify and not to discourage. Still, even with the exegesis immersed in nearly every song, there is affirmation and release. “

Luna Collective Q&A: Koyal Inside the Making of "breathe in. breathe out"

The Knockturnal Exclusive: Koyal Releases Sophomore Album “breathe in. breathe out” and Talks What’s Next

The Honey Pop Our Favorite Songs On Koyal’s breathe in. breathe out.

“You can consider yourself hooked from the first minute.”

ENVI Media Sunday Spin: Koyal – “half alive”

“Ever felt stuck in the in-between? Longing for something more but unsure how to reach? Questioning the existence of your life? If so, “half alive” by Koyal is the song for you!… If you’re in the mood to feel everything at once, let this song wash over you and pull you under its waves.”

The Concert Chronicles Koyal’s ‘hiatus’ makes unplugging sound like paradise

"..throwback groove, punctuated by strutting saxophone lines and synth flourishes that would make CHIC proud, creates an irresistible backdrop for lyrics that celebrate choosing solitude over constant connection." "The trio has managed to craft something remarkable here: a dance track about the joy of missing out. Their evolution from Atlanta basement jams to this polished, purposeful pop suggests their upcoming album might offer more than just a temporary escape from the notification avalanche."

The Honey Pop 4 Upcoming Album Releases To Look Out For