Calla are an American band originally from Texas who relocated to Brooklyn. Core members cited in the reviews are Aurelio Valle (voice, guitar), Sean Donovan (bass, keyboards, programming) and Wayne Magruder (drums, programming). The band is known for dark, cinematic, atmospheric music blending noise and quiet passages.

Debut album 'Calla' (1999) was released on the Belgian label Sub Rosa and re-released in 2004 by Arena Rock Recording Company. 'Scavengers' features Michael Gira in production. Reviews note the band was contacted to open for acts such as Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Sigur Rós and Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

Calla are an American band, originally from Texas, who relocated to Brooklyn. Reviews on DeBaser praise their dark, cinematic, post‑rock/slowcore sound, singling out Televise as a high point. Critics repeatedly note Aurelio Valle's subdued voice, the band's atmospheric arrangements and a blend of noise and quiet intimacy. Recommended albums include Televise, Collisions and Strength In Numbers.

For:Fans of post‑rock, slowcore and melancholic, cinematic indie rock.

 "Absolutely a must-have!"

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 "The taste for alternating between full and empty, for dark atmospheres, for a subtle psychedelic touch is sublime."

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 "Aurelio Valle's songwriting has reached a surprising maturity and awareness, the cohesion is palpable in every note, and the atmospheres are increasingly warm and engaging."

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