Byla consists of Kevin Hufnagel, of Relapse Records’ instrumentalists Dysrhythmia, and Colin Marston, of Dysrhythmia, Black Market/Metal Blade recording artists Behold... the Arctopus and Crucial Blast Records experimental duo Infidel?/Castro!. Though their respective bands are more known for technical and abrasive music, Byla focuses on creating dream-like, rich atmospherics. Using guitar as it’s primary sound source, Byla takes the listener from epic sound walls to late night, half-asleep drones. In 2005 they released their first self-titled CD on Translation Loss Records, a mainly quiet and tranquil experience. Released in the Fall of ’07 was the album ’Viscera’, a collaboration of sonic massiveness and density between Byla and vocalist Jarboe [formerly of Swans, and acclaimed solo artist]. This album still retains the ambient aesthetic but with a much more intense atmosphere.
Byla- Closer to the Center music video directed by Francesco Brunotti - www.francescobrunotti.com
I baught one of your albums a few years back and was totally amazed. Your style is so unique and the way you compose your music just leaves you intrigued. Anyways thank you for adding me. I really liked 1535. Such atmosphere and style. Way cool. -Jere
Your sounds continue to mystify me. It's like watching something beautiful die and not being able to figure out if you should be happy it's free of this world or sad that it's leaving you behind.
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