Laeds

Laeds believe that music should have a higher purpose, a message, and there is no better genre for storytelling than progressive rock. Their music transcends genres, blending heavy, metal-infused passages with introspective, mellow segments. Distorted guitars and powerful drums contrast with soothing synths and haunting violins, then leaving space to acoustic soundscapes rich with vocal harmonies, creating a dynamic range that mirrors the complexity of life itself. Each song is a meticulously crafted narrative journey where every note serves a purpose, inviting listeners to reflect and feel deeply.

A six-man band from South Tyrol, Laeds began their journey in 2013 with the home-recorded album <a href="spotify:album:6R9cXMVcwaF96UCr5dZytl" data-name="Salvage">Salvage</a>, brimming with inexperience but also love and meticulous attention. In 2018, they captured the magic of their rainy live performance at Brixen’s ex-prison-turned-theatre, releasing it as <a href="spotify:album:448tmcMAgppmqFtbrMDQeb" data-name="Left in the Cells">Left in the Cells</a>. 2019 saw the release of <a href="spotify:album:5G4czE7Oyqm02nKLireuV6" data-name="Homestage">Homestage</a>, a concept EP spotlighting societal issues through six distinct characters. Their latest album, <a href="spotify:album:7C7itJudfjRscvovLYRKr2" data-name="Bone Cage">Bone Cage</a> (2022), delves into the thoughts, fears, and hopes of these characters, translating their narratives into evocative music.