Neva Dinova
American indie band
Frontman Jake Bellows in 2005
Neva Dinova is an indie band from Omaha, Nebraska , formed in 1993 "at the height of the slowcore movement" by guitarist/singer-songwriter Jake Bellows and bassist Heath Koontz.[ 1] The band is named after Jake Bellows's grandmother.[ 2] They were initially on Crank! A Record Company , where they released their debut album Neva Dinova in 2002, followed by a collaborative split EP with Bright Eyes entitled One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels in 2004 and their second album The Hate Yourself Change in 2005.[ 1] The band's third album You May Already Be Dreaming was released in 2008 on Saddle Creek Records .[ 1] The group subsequently dissolved, playing their last show in 2009.[ 3] [ 4]
Saddle Creek reissued the 2004 EP One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels in 2010, with four new tracks.[ 5] In August 2013, frontman Jake Bellows released his solo debut album New Ocean on Saddle Creek.[ 3] Neva Dinova's next performance came in December 2014.[ 4] In 2022, the group released their "rarities collection" Demos And C-Sides .[ 6] In 2023, they released two new songs, "Something's Out There" and "Outside".[ 6] [ 7]
Neva Dinova's music is "dreamy and sparse, delicate and moody",[ 1] containing elements of folk, psychedelia, rock, acoustic, and country. They are known for having small and intimate live shows.[citation needed ]
Drummer Roger Lewis is also the drummer for fellow Saddle Creek band The Good Life .[ 8] Bellows remained a key associate with Bright Eyes and contributed to their 2007 album Cassadaga .[ 1]
Discography
Albums
Singles and EPs
Band members
Heath Koontz – bass/keyboards
Jake Bellows – guitar/vocals
Mike Kratky – guitar/bartender
Tim Haes – guitar
Roger Lewis – drums
Bo Anderson — drums
References
^ a b c d e "Neva Dinova" . AllMusic . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ "Neva Dinova perform in The Current studios" . www.thecurrent.org . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ a b Olmstead, Todd (June 6, 2014). "Jake Bellows Doesn't Move Through Life Quickly" . Vice . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ a b "Blue Moon Ghetto and Neva Dinova play again; Cold War Kids announced; Remembering Sean Benjamin" . Hear Nebraska . October 22, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ a b Sheets, Adam (June 15, 2010). "Review: Bright Eyes and Neva Dinova- One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels (reissue)" . No Depression . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ a b "Neva Dinova Share New Song "Something's Out There": Listen" . Stereogum . April 11, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ "Neva Dinova Share New Song "Outside": Listen" . Stereogum . November 16, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ Peters, Mitchell (September 8, 2007). "Welcome To The Club" . Billboard . Vol. 119, no. 36. Retrieved July 10, 2024 .
^ "Neva Dinova - Neva Dinova" . AllMusic . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ Lindsay, Cam (December 1, 2002). "Neva Dinova" . Exclaim! . Retrieved July 11, 2024 .
^ "Quickies" . Impact Press . No. 42. December 2002 – January 2003. Retrieved July 11, 2024 .
^ "The Hate Yourself Change - Neva Dinova" . AllMusic . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ Howe, Brian (February 6, 2005). "Neva Dinova: The Hate Yourself Change" . Pitchfork . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ "Breakdown" . Spin . Vol. 21, no. 4. April 2005. p. 108. ISSN 0886-3032 .
^ "The Hate Yourself Change" . Billboard . March 5, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ "You May Already Be Dreaming - Neva Dinova" . AllMusic . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ Cohen, Ian (May 23, 2008). "Neva Dinova: You May Already Be Dreaming" . Pitchfork . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ "You May Already Be Dreaming - Neva Dinova" . Impose Magazine . April 9, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ "Neva Dinova: You May Already Be Dreaming, PopMatters" . www.popmatters.com . April 22, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ "Neva Dinova: You May Already Be Dreaming" . VISIONS.de (in German). Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ "NEVA DINOVA You May Already Be Dreaming" . www.ox-fanzine.de (in German). April–May 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ "Neva Dinova, 'You May Already Be Dreaming' (Saddle Creek)" . Spin.com . May 15, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ "Jake Bellows" . jakebellows.com . Archived from the original on January 30, 2011.
^ "Demos and C-Sides - Neva Dinova" . AllMusic . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ "The Redemption Recording Co" . Clamor Magazine . No. 18. January–February 2003. p. 55. Retrieved July 11, 2024 .
^ "One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels - Bright Eyes, Neva Dinova" . AllMusic . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ Stone, Rolling (April 27, 2008). "One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ Skinner, James (March 29, 2010). "Album Review: Bright Eyes/Neva Dinova - One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels" . DrownedInSound . Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ "CD Review: Bright Eyes/Neva Dinova" . Cleveland Scene . March 24, 2010. Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ "Music Review: Bright Eyes & Neva Dinova - One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels" . Tiny Mix Tapes . Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
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