By no means do I feel that I am presenting you with a new discovery. Gracing the stage as Robyn's opening act, Diamond Rings has pretty much proven he has got what it takes, so much so that he has inspired me to get back to this blog and focus my full attention to once again providing you with Music You Have to Hear (i.e. him).
Now my introduction to Diamond Rings came over the summer via a YouTube video for the track "All Yr Songs". Right then I knew, there was something there.
I spent the Fall travelling around the world, taking in the sights (and sounds) along the way, and while in Amoeba Music in San Fransisco (the best vinyl shop I have ever had the pleasure of shopping in) I came across a vinyl pressing of Diamond Rings solo debut Special Affections. I couldn't resist, and added it to my pile.
Playing it for a week straight, it became my soundtrack. Now don't get me wrong, this is definitely a debut project, the simplicity of the tracks make them highly listenable and the fear is that our next encounter with Diamond Rings will have us listening to a highly polished, over-produced repertoire of tosh. Hopefully I am wrong and the diamond will continue to sparkle (I couldn't resist).
Check out Diamond Rings on tour now
Now my introduction to Diamond Rings came over the summer via a YouTube video for the track "All Yr Songs". Right then I knew, there was something there.
I spent the Fall travelling around the world, taking in the sights (and sounds) along the way, and while in Amoeba Music in San Fransisco (the best vinyl shop I have ever had the pleasure of shopping in) I came across a vinyl pressing of Diamond Rings solo debut Special Affections. I couldn't resist, and added it to my pile.
Playing it for a week straight, it became my soundtrack. Now don't get me wrong, this is definitely a debut project, the simplicity of the tracks make them highly listenable and the fear is that our next encounter with Diamond Rings will have us listening to a highly polished, over-produced repertoire of tosh. Hopefully I am wrong and the diamond will continue to sparkle (I couldn't resist).
Check out Diamond Rings on tour now
Hot Track(s): You Oughta Know, Wait & See
Kind of Like: Nick Cave and Deborah Harry's lovechild.
PREDICTION:
Now Diamond Rings is the stuff that UK dreams are made out of. I am sure he will follow campy acts like Scissor Sisters, LaRoux and Sam Sparro right up the Top 40 to find himself in the Top 20. Not sure Middle America will know what to do with Diamond Rings, but gays across the nation are already starting to take notice of his gender bending Mick Jagger-esque strut.
LET ME WATCH DJ:
Now Diamond Rings is the stuff that UK dreams are made out of. I am sure he will follow campy acts like Scissor Sisters, LaRoux and Sam Sparro right up the Top 40 to find himself in the Top 20. Not sure Middle America will know what to do with Diamond Rings, but gays across the nation are already starting to take notice of his gender bending Mick Jagger-esque strut.
LET ME WATCH DJ:
LET ME LISTEN DJ:
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/diamondrings
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