Video: The Diamond Center "Caraway" Official Video

After a successful tour at SXSW, The Diamond Center is proving they aren't slowing down anytime soon. Next up is a release party for their brand new 73 with Caraway/20 Twin at Gallery 5 on Saturday, April 23. Apparently, this album was recorded by Allen Bergendahl during a full moon, which could be the reason behind its dark, yet calming sound. The 73 will be available at the show with only 100 limited editions on white vinyl with original artwork hand screened by Will Godwin for $10. 400 will be available for [...]

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Richmond's Diamond Center is one of the more interesting outfits I've come across lately, which is kinda saying something given the muck I've been travailing. Trading in psychedelic currency, the band delivers a dreamy mulch of Beach House, Mazzy Star, Brian Jonestown Massacre with maybe just a little Fleetwood Mac thrown in for good measure. Toss in a live show that incorporates dynamic visuals and stresses improvisation, and these boys and girls are sure to have little problem finding ardent followers as their reputation grows. 2011 is already shaping up to [...]

• The Diamond Center - Caraway

The good folks over at Paper Garden Records turned us on to nomadic, psych folk band The Diamond Center. Comprised of partners in music, Kyle Harris and Brandi Price, their sound reminds us of a more modern, less goth, more psych version of '80s favs, Cranes. Minimalistic reverb soaked guitar lines, and elegantly haunting vocals sent shivers up our collective spines on the first listen. Check out the video for the track Caraway, and if your going to be in Austin for SXSW, do everything you can to see them live.