REVIEW: Koalra - In a Weird Way

Koalra’s new single, “In a Weird Way”, dropped on March 1, 2025, and it doesn’t just make
noise—it builds a world. This track unspools like a hazy memory you can’t quite place, stitched
together with ‘90s alt-rock textures, post-punk grit, and a surge of unfiltered emotion. Portland’s
own genre-bending trio once again taps into that sweet spot between the familiar and the
unknown.
From the very first note, you’re pulled into a swirling soundscape—guitars drenched in fuzz and
reverb, rhythms that throb with purpose, and an undercurrent of tension that never quite lets go.
Think the chaotic poetry of Sonic Youth meets the moody charm of The Cure, but filtered
through Koalra’s distinctly modern lens.
The lyrics don’t give everything away—and that’s the point. They feel like fragments from a
dream, open-ended and emotionally loaded, leaving space for you to find your own meaning
inside the static and shimmer.
“In a Weird Way” isn’t just another song in their catalog—it’s a snapshot of a band constantly
reinventing without losing their soul. Play it loud. Let it loop. This one sticks.