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Valdis
Valdis formed in Los Angeles in the early 2000s with Anya Marina on vocals, John Knight on guitar, Ryan Kolin on bass, and Brendan Buckley on drums. Their...
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Valdis formed in Los Angeles in the early 2000s with Anya Marina on vocals, John Knight on guitar, Ryan Kolin on bass, and Brendan Buckley on drums. Their debut single 'Breath' got attention for its haunting melody and Marina's vocals, which led to their self-titled debut album in 2003.
That first album had a raw, experimental feel that critics noticed. Later, they started working with more electronic sounds and broader themes on records like 'Oceans,' which some listeners found a departure from their earlier work.
Marina's personal struggles with addiction and mental health put pressure on the band at times, but they kept making music together. Songs like 'Fake Friends' and 'Get Better' came from that period, dealing plainly with those kinds of difficulties.
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