Last time we checked in with Laveda, we were psyched on their latest single, “bb,” which captivated us with it’s juxtaposition of wall-of-guitar shoegaze mixed with singer Ali Genevich’s illuminating vocals. They continue that streak with their latest offering, “Surprise,” albeit, a bit more in the dream-pop vein this time. Shimmering guitar leads and a driving bass line power this one along, creating an overall sunny atmosphere and carving it’s niche as the “bright and happy” song on the album, guitarist Jake Brooks further explains:

“The lyrics are meant to juxtapose the happy sunshine feeling throughout the song. Surprise is about dealing with loneliness and loss in this modern age. The overall happy sound represents how bright and happy we represent ourselves on social media. In reality, everyone’s depressed and are stressed over the rapidly devolving state of society.”

Check out the music video for “Surprise” below – you can also find it on Spotify if you prefer to listen there.