Episode 131: Laveda

Episode 131 features an interview with Jake Brooks and Ali Genevich of the super talented shoegaze duo, Laveda. Their incredible new record, What Happens After, dropped in late May and it’s a sonic rollercoaster of swirling guitar fuzz, serene melodies, and lyrics that confront our uncertain future. Tune in to hear all about the duo’s origins in their hometown of Saratoga Springs, the inspiration behind the album’s apocalyptic themes, and how they developed their signature sprawling sound. You’ll also hear about their backgrounds as classical musicians and how that has influenced their approach to songwriting. This episode features records from Beach House, Shady Bug, King Krule, Thee Oh Sees, Alex G, and Sonic Youth! Zach Romano, who wrote a great in-depth review of What Happens After, also joined in with some questions for the band in this episode!You can purchase What Happens After on limited edition vinyl on Bandcamp via Color Station. You can also listen to the album on your streaming platform of choice. Keep up with the band by liking them on Facebook and following them on Instagram. They’ll be releasing a music video for their song “Better Now” in the near future.