Xibalba (Pronounced sheh-bal-ba) is the new record by Koala. Dynamic and layered Xibalba captures an open ended story for it's listeners; Setting itself apart from classifications and defying expectations.
Koala formed in the 2008 by friends while attending College together. After compiling compositions, they began arranging and writing for their first recording. They recorded their first EP, which was self-recorded and released early 2009. Following the release of their self-titled EP or sometimes referred to as "Whale EP," the band played in various venues and festivals in the northeast.
Primarily instrumental-rock Koala is a hybrid of many different genres that range from but not limited to experimental, electronic and post-rock. Experimenting with different instrumentation, compositional and recording techniques, fans have described their music as cinematic, layered, as well as heart-felt.
Koala is:
mike simonelli - guitarssss/vox/clps
kenyon kowal - guitarssss/vox/clps
orion boucher- basssss/vox/clps
james krivchenia - drumssss/vox/clps
credits
released July 13, 2010
PRODUCED BY:
koala
ENGINEERED BY:
adrian trujillo (track #2 & #6)
koala
MIXED BY:
james krivchenia
COVER ART:
dennis kowal
CD LAYOUT/WEBDESIGN:
kenyon kowal
MUSICIANS ON XIBALBA:
Ehssan Karimi-Hang Drum
Amy Avley-Violin
Kira Meade-Cello
Mike Solorio-Trombone
Nolan Eley-Trumpet
Jess Wilkes-Flute
Tyler Riccardi-Soprano Sax
Lucas Ellman-Baritone Sax/Clarinet
Vocies:
Alaia Litowitz
Anna Pieper
Eileen Esposito
Jeremy Quentin
Elaina Daoulas
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