Based in Portland, Oregon, Kallai is a dream pop and post-punk shoegaze band that emerged in the fall of 2023. The group consists of David Gross on guitars and vocals, Daniel Henderson on drums, Cate Hukle on guitars, synths, and vocals, and Brian Wilcher on bass guitar. The members bring together their diverse experiences from bands such as Trance to the Sun, Luscious Apparatus, and Lost Echoes to create a unique sound.
Kallai's music is a celebration of ethereal, imagined landscapes and speculative futures. Their sound is characterized by reverb-soaked guitars that create expansive, atmospheric textures, while synthesized haze adds an otherworldly quality. Melodic bass lines provide a strong, driving foundation, complemented by flowing rhythms that tie everything together. This combination results in a rich, immersive listening experience that transports listeners to places that exist beyond the confines of reality.
