Whimsical is the word for the kitschy, space age alternative dance music of Los Angeles’ Gelli Haha. Recorded in collaboration with De Lux’s Sean Guerin, the persona’s debut album, Switcheroo, materialized in 2025 with the singles “Bounce House” and “Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep.”

Raised in Boise, Idaho, the artist known as Gelli Haha (Angel Abaya) played in a number of bands as a teen and young adult in addition to being involved with a dance company, where she played in the band and eventually worked her way up the administrative ladder to program director. She then moved to Los Angeles because of its larger art and music scenes. Along the way she worked as a freelance writer, sometimes covering music. These experiences helped inform the go-for-it, live-up-to-the-description spirit of Gelli Haha, a collaborative music project led by Gelli and co-launched by producer/co-songwriter Sean Guerin (of De Lux). The two decided to work on something together after bonding over a shared affection for off-kilter pop and vintage gear. The sonic universe of Gelli Haha’s debut album did indeed feature loads of audio toys, including an Eventide Harmonizer, an MXR Pitch Transposer, and various Electrix effects. Titled Switcheroo, it arrived on Innovative Leisure in June of 2025, along with the single “Bounce House.” A second single off of the album, “Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep,” followed in March 2026. – Biography by Marcy Donelson