Neva Dinova

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]

Frontman Jake Bellows in 2005

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

• Neva Dinova (2002) Released on Crank! A Record Company.^[9][10][11]
• The Hate Yourself Change (2005) Released on Crank! A Record Company. Licensed to Sidecho Records.^{[12][13][14][15]}
• You May Already Be Dreaming (2008) Released April 8, 2008, on Saddle Creek Records.^{[16][17][18][19][20][21][22]}
• Neva Dinova (2009 Reissue with additional songs) Released on Saddle Creek Records.
• Live at Slowdown (2010) (Solo set) Released December 18, 2010 on Jake Bellows's website.^[23]
• Demos and C-Sides (2022) Released on August 19, 2022, on Saddle Creek Records.^[24]

Singles and EPs

• Race for Titles/Neva Dinova Split 7" (2002) Released on Redemption Recording co.^[25]
• One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels (2004) (a collaborative effort with Bright Eyes) Released on Crank! A Record Company.^[26][27]
• One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels (2010 Reissue with additional songs) Released on Saddle Creek Records.^{[28][5][29][30]}

Band members

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