Pela was an American indie rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2004. The group comprised vocalist and guitarist William McCarthy, bassist Eric Sanderson, guitarist Nate Martinez, and drummer Tomislav Zovich. The band released the EP All in Time (2005) through Brassland, followed by the download-only EP Exit Columbia Street (2006). After signing with Great Society, the group released its debut studio album, Anytown Graffiti, in April 2007. The release appeared on over 35 year-end best-of lists and was voted number 112 in KEXP's 2008 countdown of the Top 903 Albums of All Time. The band played shows alongside acts such as Sonic Youth, The Flaming Lips, and The National before parting ways with Great Society in 2008. The group disbanded on September 18, 2009, due to label disputes and personal injuries. Following the breakup, McCarthy and Sanderson formed the rock band Augustines.
