Just relocated from their hometown of Chicago to Portland, Koalra is a promising indie rock band that fuses the fuzzy guitars and sloppy beats of bands like Dinosaur Jr. with the experimental soundscapes of Sonic Youth and The Cure.
“The hazy, somewhat indie vibe of Undertow transports you to a bygone age.”
With raw, distorted guitars creating an enigmatic atmosphere and fluent, expressive vocals hooking listeners immediately, Koalra wasted no time getting down to business at the beginning of Undertow. The music is structured in an organic, flowing way, with melodies that carry listeners along while the dynamics alter subtly. The result is a strong, hypnotic, and pleasurable flow, enhanced by the deep, pounding bass and tight vocal harmonies. This enormous wall of sound that makes you want to put it on repeat is created by Undertow’s distinctive layering and orchestration, in which every element plays a significant role in its growth.
Undertow demonstrates Koalra’s directional awareness; the band expertly guided their huge flow to create the intended sound without sacrificing concentration or mood, and the result is a great, engaging song. Koalra, you guys are killing it, and I can’t wait for your next move. Catch the muse down here:
Muse Chronicle 
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