The harpist, singer-songwriter, and jam-band darling’s latest is full of confectionery turns of phrase, undeniable pop country chops, and intersecting sonic lineages.
Gelli Haha, the primary-color dance-pop project of Angel Abaya, is a pop-up book brought to life on stage. We met up with Abaya in Manhattan to discuss her “weird alien girl” persona, splashy live show, debut album Switcheroo, and where her world is turning next.
Rarely have a producer and band been more suited for each other, with David Newfeld’s knack for microscopic sonic drama amplifying the wide-eyed, open-armed wonder baked into their music.