After performing at the Apra awards and ahead of ringing in the new year at the legendary Barrytown Settlers Hall, on the West Coast, the psych-rock four piece is also stoked at the reaction to their new single, Ornithology.
The single, named after the scientific study of birds, is a track about unrequited friendship and inconsistent kererū.
Its playful tone feels like a departure from the heavier topics the band has become known for.
After immediate success on the Student Radio Network top 10, band flautist, organist and vocalist Hilary Faul was excited to see the reaction to future releases.
"We have another single release to come early next year and hopefully an album mid-year."
They toured the new single in Auckland and Wellington and despite their creative break they are keen to get in front of more audiences.
"We’re ready and excited to get back into playing.
"We’re announcing a small tour of upper South Island with [fellow Dunedin band] Dale Kerrigan very soon."
They are scheduled to ring in the new year at the Barrytown Settlers Hall, which has hosted performers such as Townes Van Zandt, Shellac and the Mint Chicks.
Koizilla has been a part of the Dunedin music scene since 2016.
They have played venues from house parties to music festivals, but Ms Faul said Dunedin’s Crown Hotel will always feel like home for the band.
"Small venues are my favourite.
"It’s just more raucous, the audience have a good mosh and we feed off that energy."
Strong supporters of live music, the band were closely involved with the Save Dunedin Live Music movement.
