Koyal Talks LA Move, New Tamil Song & Debut Album Secrets | Fox Cities Core Interview

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Indie pop-rock trio Koyal stopped by the Fox Cities Core studio on Code Zero Radio (Appleton, WI) ahead of their Mile of Music 2026 shows for a wide-ranging chat about their journey from a Georgia Tech dorm basement to Los Angeles.In this interview, Pooja (vocals/bass), Wallace (drums), and Noah (guitar/production) dig into:- The meaning behind the band name Koyal — named after a rare Indian songbird- Forming the band in college and the move from Atlanta to LA two years ago- Recording their sophomore album Breathe In, Breathe Out at Head Room Studio in Philadelphia- Debuting their new single "Shadow of You" live on air- A once-in-a-lifetime story about a Tamil-language collaboration inspired by a chance meeting with A.R. Rahman's collaborator Satish Chakravarthy- Life on the road, band merch, and their favorite (and least favorite) parts of touring- Their Mile of Music 2026 performance schedule in Appleton, WIKoyal blends indie pop and psych-rock influences pulling from Glass Animals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Grouplove, and they're gearing up to release a steady stream of new singles through the fall and spring.- Follow Koyal: Instagram @koyal.official- Follow Fox Cities Core & Code Zero Radio for more indie artist interviews from the Fox Cities music scene.

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