Neva Dinova

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

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  2. ^ "Neva Dinova perform in The Current studios". www.thecurrent.org. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Olmstead, Todd (June 6, 2014). "Jake Bellows Doesn't Move Through Life Quickly". Vice. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b "Neva Dinova Share New Song "Something's Out There": Listen". Stereogum. April 11, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  7. ^ "Neva Dinova Share New Song "Outside": Listen". Stereogum. November 16, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Peters, Mitchell (September 8, 2007). "Welcome To The Club". Billboard. Vol. 119, no. 36. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "Neva Dinova - Neva Dinova". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Lindsay, Cam (December 1, 2002). "Neva Dinova". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  11. ^ "Quickies". Impact Press. No. 42. December 2002 – January 2003. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  12. ^ "The Hate Yourself Change - Neva Dinova". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  13. ^ Howe, Brian (February 6, 2005). "Neva Dinova: The Hate Yourself Change". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  14. ^ "Breakdown". Spin. Vol. 21, no. 4. April 2005. p. 108. ISSN 0886-3032.
  15. ^ "The Hate Yourself Change". Billboard. March 5, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  16. ^ "You May Already Be Dreaming - Neva Dinova". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  17. ^ Cohen, Ian (May 23, 2008). "Neva Dinova: You May Already Be Dreaming". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  18. ^ "You May Already Be Dreaming - Neva Dinova". Impose Magazine. April 9, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  19. ^ "Neva Dinova: You May Already Be Dreaming, PopMatters". www.popmatters.com. April 22, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  20. ^ "Neva Dinova: You May Already Be Dreaming". VISIONS.de (in German). Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  21. ^ "NEVA DINOVA You May Already Be Dreaming". www.ox-fanzine.de (in German). April–May 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  22. ^ "Neva Dinova, 'You May Already Be Dreaming' (Saddle Creek)". Spin.com. May 15, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  23. ^ "Jake Bellows". jakebellows.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2011.
  24. ^ "Demos and C-Sides - Neva Dinova". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  25. ^ "The Redemption Recording Co". Clamor Magazine. No. 18. January–February 2003. p. 55. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  26. ^ "One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels - Bright Eyes, Neva Dinova". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  27. ^ "One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels". Rolling Stone. April 27, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  28. ^ Skinner, James (March 29, 2010). "Album Review: Bright Eyes/Neva Dinova - One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels". DrownedInSound. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  29. ^ "CD Review: Bright Eyes/Neva Dinova". Cleveland Scene. March 24, 2010. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  30. ^ "Music Review: Bright Eyes & Neva Dinova - One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved July 9, 2024.


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