Larissa Loyva

Larissa Loyva is a Canadian, classically-trained indie pop singer-songwriter and keyboardist. Her solo work often utilizes a loop pedal. Based in Vancouver, she has released material and performed as a solo artist under the stage name Kellarissa (Finnish for "in the basement"), as well as with the bands P:ano and Fake Tears.

Larissa Loyva
Also known asKellarissa
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresIndie pop
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Years active1999–present
LabelsMint
Associated actsP:ano, The Choir Practice, Veda Hille, Destroyer, Fake Tears, A Luna Red, How to Dress Well

She released Flamingo, her debut album as Kellarissa, in 2008 on Mint Records.[1] On Flamingo, she performs songs in both English and Finnish.[2] Her second album on Mint Records is Moon of Neptune, released in 2011. Ocean Electro, her third album with Mint Records, is due to be released March 23, 2018.

In 2011 Loyva toured as a member of Destroyer, playing keyboards and singing backing vocals. She has functioned similarly in Lost Lovers Brigade, Fanshaw, A Luna Red, Cult Babies, and How to Dress Well. She has shared songwriting duties in The Choir Practice and Fake Tears, and is a regular backup singer for Rose Melberg.

Discography
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References
  1. Mint Records welcomes Kellarissa to the family!, April 16, 2008.
  2. Kellarissa concert review Archived October 10, 2008, at the Wayback Machine at Discorder, September 13, 2008.


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