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  • Clare Inn
    Clare Inn
    Wed, Jul 01
    The Clare Inn Irish Pub
    Jul 01, 2026, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Clare Inn Irish Pub, 276/278 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand
    General Kala [machine] (Duo Version) blends analog synths, old-school drum machines, and melody-driven songwriting. Kala explores the complexities of human behaviour through immersive, emotionally charged music. Berlin meets Visage.
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  • General Kala Machine Duo Live at Tahi Bar + Kitchen
    General Kala Machine Duo Live at Tahi Bar + Kitchen
    Sun, Jul 12
    The Tahi Bar + Kitchen
    Jul 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Tahi Bar + Kitchen, 1 Neville Street, Warkworth 0910, New Zealand
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***new release***oUT NOW***

BLIND ALLEY- EP *27 MAY 2026*BLIND ALLEY

Coming in July*

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callow heart
suspended animation
Death of a thousand cuts
Edge of nowhere
messiah Undue
A matter of time

 

vicious creatures 

august 2026*

dystopia
vicious creatures
the wheel 
straight from heaven
loney is the only way
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GENERAL KALA Described as “Berlin meets Visage”, General Kala takes inspiration from the classic analogue synth acts of the late 1970s and early ’80s, alongside progressive and rock innovators from both eras. Their immersive, emotionally charged, melody-driven songwriting explores the complexities of human behaviour, driven by syncopated rhythms from drummer Mathiassen (Shapeshifter, Kora). Formed in Wellington in 2013, General Kala played their debut live show two years later, already armed with a 90-minute set of original synthesiser-driven material. The original lineup - Cusiel (vocals, synths), Spence (synths, vocals), and Mathiassen (drums) remains unchanged in 2026. Over the past year, the band has performed at venues throughout New Zealand, steadily building a loyal and growing fan base, with upcoming shows in Auckland, Taupō, and Wellington. General Kala remains entirely self-managed, handling every aspect of the project in-house, from writing, recording, and production to design, video content, and promotion. At the core of the band is a commitment to authenticity and genuine creativity: no auto-tune, no quantisation, no AI - just real music. Last May, the band released six EPs through Pulse Science Recordings, with their latest release, *Blind Alley, 27 May 2026. Showcasing their signature sonic landscape of lush analogue synths, soaring vocal melodies, and pummelling beats, the release delivers both emotional depth and dancefloor energy. A further five EPs are scheduled for release later this year. “I love these songs. Like a cross between Ultravox and Lady GaGa” - Gary Curtis -The Mockers

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