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Drums, drums, drums, and official manager of the “beat realm” for Common Koi. Strong’s “passion and drive are of insurmountable zeal as he aids the group towards selfactualization” according to the band. Hip-hop and trap are some of Strong’s favorite genres along with indie folk. He makes beats and raps on his own time too. His drumming style is very reflective of his wide array of tastes.

Coy is the source of the band’s lyrics, guitar solos and vocals. As outlined on Common Koi’s website, “Skylar Coy provides poetic lyricism, heavenly vocals and shredding guitar solos for your mind, body and soul.” He loves indie rock, folk music and John Mayer.

Guitar and producing are Keith’s forte. After the band spent their full freshman year and some more time in quarantine in the COVID-19 pandemic writing and composing what would become their EP POND. Keith was responsible for producing and mixing those songs. He’s obsessed with stereophonic fields, saying that “once you put on headphones you’re kinda immersed in that world. It’s really important to me how all the sounds fit together.”

Anyone who has seen Common Koi play certainly remembers their stark aesthetic. This is most closely attributed to the band’s bassist Gelbaugh. “Her influences... all of which can be found sprinkled amongst the band’s tunes and outfits,” according to the band. Gelbaugh is a “genre blender” as Keith puts it. Keith also mentioned that her wide influences in jazz, blues, punk and funk serve as a way to “spice up” the other band member’s indie rock tendencies. In addition to music, she also has an eye for documentary filmmaking.