The Levitation

The Levitation began in 2021 under the fronting and creative leadership of singer-songwriter Ollie Sibbald, joined shortly after by Joseph Sooklall on percussion. With their original line up, the band released their first singles. Their early material followed an indie-rock style and this approach soon morphed into a lengthy phase of psychedelic music. Their first two albums, ‘Guide to the Other Side’ and ‘Waking Up’, the second of which saw the debut of keyboard player Sam Todd, really show the musical roots of the band up until their permanent relocation into rock and country with the late 2024 single: ‘Wonder Years’. The beginning of 2025 saw a much-needed reset in the direction of the band. April of that same year, saw the production of ‘Golden Days’, a stylistic landmark in the vibe and sound of the group. ‘North Country’ and ‘I’ve Known Her All My Life’ followed soon after. Just months later, production on the ‘Wonder Years’ album began, the title track being a re-recording of their 2024 single. Twelve songs were recorded, eight of which appeared on this year’s release ‘Twenty-Five’, a compilation of their 2025 material to keep releases flowing whilst their artistic project, ‘Wonder Years’, remains unfinished. Early 2026 also sees the release of Ollie’s solo work under the pseudonym ‘SIBBA’, which features the band on two of its four tracks, the country-indie ‘No Place Left but Home (Spin You Round)’, and the indie-rock ‘Rolling Home’.