GELEXAIDA Captures Heartache and Memory in Stripped-Down Single “Diet Coke”
- Stefani M.C. Janelli
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Genevieve Skittone, known as GELEXAIDA, is a Chicago-born singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends R&B, pop, and rock influences with personal storytelling. From discovering her talent for writing in junior high to overcoming stage fright, she has steadily carved a path in the music world, releasing her debut EP Press Play in 2019 and collaborating with artists like KRTR and Astrobound. With features in outlets like Chicago Music Guide and IndieArtist, festival appearances, and playlist placements reaching tens of thousands of listeners, GELEXAIDA is quickly establishing herself as a fresh voice in the music scene.
“Diet Coke”
Genevieve Skittone: Vocalist, Songwriter, Producer
Spencer Blackhart: Guitar
Tim Patterson: Mix and Master
In the words of GELEXAIDA: “My grandma watched me refuse to perform on stage even with other people to performing solo with the guitar she bought me. I feel even more motivated than ever to make music my profession. I know she’d be proud of the song I wrote for her.”
LONG STORY SHORT: “Diet Coke” is a tender, acoustic-driven track that highlights GELEXAIDA’s pure, powerful vocals and impeccable intonation. With a minimalist arrangement of just voice and guitar, the song carries an intimate honesty, exploring the ache of loss and the fleeting nature of shared moments. Through lines like “I turn on the TV / I play our favorite shows… I wish I could have known,” she reflects on memories of someone she can no longer reach, capturing the bittersweet longing with understated beauty.
Stream “Diet Coke” below!