Labasheeda is an idiosyncratic Dutch post-punk/art-punk trio from Amsterdam (part Haarlem), The Netherlands, formed in 2004 by singer and guitarist, Saskia van der Giessen. The band blends poppy melodies with bursts of noise and distorted violin. Labasheeda is known for working with non-standard pop structures, changing instruments such as baritone guitar, electric violin and working with sound within their songs.

After the release of their well-received first record, Charity Box (2006), bassist David Jackson left the band, while Arne Wolfswinkel joined as a second guitar player. In this bass-less line-up Labasheeda recorded a 10-inch EP, entitled A Few of a Population (2009).

The band turned into a four-piece when Thanos Fiotadis (bass) and Dyan Ramakers (drums) became the new rhythm section. In this line-up the band released the 7-inch single, 'Circle' (2009), followed a year later by their second full-length album, The Twilight State (2010).

The band often ventures onto foreign soil. Over the years Labasheeda has toured the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, the Czech Republic and others. The band, now a 'bass-less' trio again, released its third full-length, Castfat Shadows, plus a split 7-inch with Wavezero, in April 2012.

More albums followed, notably Changing Lights (2015), Status Seeking (2020) and Blueprints (2023).
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