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.” Filled with glistening melodies, bubbling production and slick instrumentation, their new album, breathe in. breathe out, is an earnest look at life’s ups and downs and offers solace with unwavering optimism and understanding.
The official music video for “gasoline,” 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.”
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.
