Neva Dinova is an

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band from

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, formed in 1993 "at the height of the

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movement" by guitarist/singer-songwriter Jake Bellows and bassist Heath Koontz. The band is named after Jake Bellows's grandmother. They were initially on

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, where they released their debut album ''Neva Dinova'' in 2002, followed by a collaborative split EP with Bright Eyes entitled ''

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'' in 2004 and their second album '' The Hate Yourself Change'' in 2005. The band's third album ''

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'' was released in 2008 on

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. The group subsequently dissolved, playing their last show in 2009. Saddle Creek reissued the 2004 EP ''

'' in 2010, with four new tracks. In August 2013, frontman Jake Bellows released his solo debut album ''New Ocean'' on Saddle Creek. Neva Dinova's next performance came in December 2014. In 2022, the group released their "rarities collection" ''Demos And C-Sides''. In 2023, they released two new songs, "Something's Out There" and "Outside". Neva Dinova's music is "dreamy and sparse, delicate and moody", containing elements of folk, psychedelia, rock, acoustic, and country. They are known for having small and intimate live shows. Drummer Roger Lewis is also the drummer for fellow Saddle Creek band The Good Life. Bellows remained a key associate with Bright Eyes and contributed to their 2007 album '' Cassadaga''.

Discography

Albums

*''Neva Dinova'' (2002) Released on

. *'' The Hate Yourself Change'' (2005) Released on

. Licensed to Sidecho Records. *''

'' (2008) Released April 8, 2008, on

. *''Neva Dinova'' (2009 Reissue with additional songs) Released on

. *''Live at Slowdown'' (2010) (Solo set) Released December 18, 2010 on Jake Bellows's website. *''Demos and C-Sides'' (2022) Released on August 19, 2022, on

Singles and EPs

*Race for Titles/Neva Dinova Split 7" (2002) Released on Redemption Recording co. *''

'' (2004) (a collaborative effort with Bright Eyes) Released on

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'' (2010 Reissue with additional songs) Released on

Band members

*Heath Koontz – bass/keyboards *Jake Bellows – guitar/vocals *Mike Kratky – guitar/bartender *Tim Haes – guitar *Roger Lewis – drums *Bo Anderson — drums

References

External links

Neva Dinova websiteNeva Dinova on BandcampJake Bellows website
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