Calla was an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 1997 by Aurelio Valle, Sean Donovan, and Wayne B. Magruder. The group's initial lineup featured Valle on guitar and vocals, Donovan on bass, keyboards, and programming, and Magruder on percussion and programming. After forming, the band released their first self-titled album through Sub Rosa in 1999. Calla signed with Young God Records in 1999 and released Scavengers in 2001. The band's third album, Televise, was released in 2003 under Arena Rock Recording Company. In 2005, Calla released their fourth album, Collisions, through Beggars Banquet Records. Their final studio album, Strength in Numbers, was released in 2007. Throughout their career, Calla toured extensively across Europe and the United States, sharing stages with notable acts such as Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Interpol, and The Walkmen.
