March at Counter Culture, Bangalore along with two other bands; this was their third show there. In September 2014, they performed live at Festember at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli. Musical style, image and themes The band refer to their style as "Alternative Malayali rock". John commented on their mixture of Malayalam lyrics and rock music, "This was a major challenge to us as that would not be liked by the younger generation when it came to the language and the old when it came to rock music." Vijayan said, "When we toured worldwide to audiences who knew no Malayalam but loved us, I realised that language wasn't what stopped Malayalam music from becoming mainstream, it was a matter of presenting it right." On alternative rock, Vijayan commented, "...Unlike glam rock, hard rock or heavy metal, it does not begin with an intro, followed by the song, the chorus, the guitar solo and the likes. Avial swears by the mantra of alternative rock which allows us the freedom to gel rustic Malayalam with funky rock." Their influences vary from classic rock band Led Zeppelin to alternative rock band Incubus. John said, "Over the years, we've been listening to everything from the 70s, 80s and 90s, and our music is a mix of everything we've ever heard. There are just too many influences to name." John is known for performing on-stage in concerts dressed in a lungi which the other band members admit trying but found playing their instruments uncomfortable. The band covers a variety of themes. "Aadu Pambe" is about the culture of tribals and their exploitation, "Aranda" mourns the present condition of the world while "Chekele", "Karukara" and "Arikurukan" are folk songs. "Chekele" is about a farmer and his wife whose crops have been destroyed in a flood. Their single "Aana Kallan" is a modified version of a folk song, which is about the fraud swamis and liars, with elements of jazz, melody and funk—a lighter style compared to their first album. Influence Rex Vijayan is endorsed by Gibson guitars among other guitarists from India. The band is known as the pioneers of their style of "alternative Malayalam rock". The Hindu said, "In singing in Malayalam, however, Avial proves more than anything else that language isn't really a barrier for good music." Their performance at Kyra Theatre, Bangalore was nominated in NH7.in's list "The Indiecision '10: Best Gig