Some posts will not be written by the band but will be written by ghost writer, Stefano Manno, and will be denoted as such.
Don’t let the name fool you, The Koalas take their work very seriously and it certainly reflects in their music. For a band that has never had the luxury of playing a live show prior to their November 6th show at Clyde’s, one can’t help but be surprised The Koalas’ sound. This West Island-based group is comprised of some very capable musicians, yet very modest. I have the pleasure of knowing these guys personally and I’ll be the first to tell you how incredibly surprised I was when I first hear their demo. Influenced by bands such as Muse, Dream Theatre and Queens of the Stone Age, The Koalas’ sound is deeply rooted in modern rock with some incredibly melodic sequences. Even though they’re playing their first show in November, this band has been playing together for only a single year, yet, their confidence and cohesiveness gives the idea that they have been playing for several years now. The individual talents of the band members make this band far from your mediocre “alternative” rock band, and it shows in how intricate their work is. The Koalas produce a layered sound that doesn’t sound too busy, highlighted by Daniel’s guitar work and Patrick’s elegant piano riffs. Peter and Chris round up a fantastic rhythm section while Ben’s vocals bring the music all together. While there is still room for a lot of growth in the band, November 6th will defiantly be a grand coming out party for the Koalas and hopefully will showcase what these five men could be capable of for years to come.
-Stevie
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