Languid Dream Pop from Albany. - Laveda: If Only (You Said No)
posted 17 Nov 2019 by Krister Axel
Laveda brings their unique, collaborative vision to an extension of 90's shoegaze, and into the modern spectrum of languid dream-pop.

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If Only (You Said No) is the third track by recently announced SXSW official artist, Laveda. This atmospheric love-song reflects the internal conflict of really wanting someone, but struggling to admit it.

Laveda formed in the summer of 2017 as a bedroom recording project founded by Ali Genevich (vocals, guitar) and Jake Brooks (guitar, vocals, synths). This year the duo has made huge growth morphing their songs from a core sensibility rooted in folk and acoustic styles into an overwhelming and full-fledged indie-pop listening experience. We've covered Laveda before, here and here. They have made a name for themselves this year, bringing their unique, collaborative vision to an extension of 90's shoegaze, and into the modern spectrum of languid dream-pop. This powerful song is at once self-defeating and hopeful, as we realize that constructive achievement and self-sabotage are two sides of the same coin.

Laveda is now 4-piece band consisting of new members Joe Taurone (drums) and Dan Paoletti (bass, synths). This song is featured on our CHILL Angeles playlist.

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Krister Bjornson Axel

Ogdensburg, New York

Paris, France. Madison, Wisconsin. Los Angeles. Ashland, Oregon. Ottawa. I write music, I write about music, and I write code. See also: photography, prose, podcasting. I have 1 gorgeous wife, 2 amazing kids, and many interests.


Recent Awards: 2020 ND (Photo) Honorable Mention, 2020 Accenti Writing Contest Finalist