To get you as pumped as we are for our CMJ 2013 showcases, we’re introducing each band to you by asking them five unique questions. We love Diamond Bones so much that we invited them to play both of our showcases! The first is at Sidewalk Cafe, 94 Ave. A in Manhattan on Wednesday, October 16th at 10PM. You can RSVP on facebook or DoNYC. And if you can’t make it to LES, you get a second chance to see DB at Spike Hill, 186 Bedford Ave. in Williamsburg, BK on Thursday, October 17th at 1PM. You can RSVP on facebook or DoNYC.
Influenced by dreams of past and future, Diamond Bones creates something in between psychedelic electro & shoegaze pop music, rooted in raw emotion. Their songs invite you in with hypnotic rhythms and gripping melodies, and charm you with haunting lyrics that convey unfeigned experience. Their sound, once described as “dark disco” has evolved over the year they have been together into something along the lines of “tribal dream pop.”
AF: Tell us about the music scene in Montreal!
DB: There are (and have been) a lot of great bands from the Montreal music scene and it’s known as a kind of music haven but we think it has a great community vibe and lots of opportunity to be creative. There are tons of great venues, festivals and events put on by different organizations year-round and the musicians seem to be really supportive of each other from coming to see each other’s shows to lending gear around, etc. It’s definitely a scene we’re proud to be part of.
AF: How did the three of you meet and what made you decide to play music together?
DB: Isabelle and Lana met on the first day of college and soon started playing music together in Lana’s garage. A few bands and a few years later, Lana’s high-school friend Michelle moved home from Toronto and came to a jam session. The chemistry was aces! and without being too cheesy here, the three of us knew we were doing the right thing. Diamond Bones was born just a couple of short months later.
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AF: We just can’t wait for the new album! What was the process of recording it like?
DB: Dream come true, yo! We were lucky enough to record at Montreal’s esteemed Breakglass studio amid an array of beautiful equipment and a killer vibe. We’re hoping that comes through in the finished product! The three of us got pretty goofy after the first few days, There were lots of late nights filled with corner-store wine, chocolate bars and home-cookin’. It was amazing though- such a great environment for creativity and collaboration- It was one of our favourite experiences (as a band) to date- we loved not having to be anywhere or do anything else while we were in studio. We’re super excited to get the finished product out there!
AF: Has anything embarrassing ever happened to you on stage?
DB: Lana frequently hits herself in the head with drumsticks. Actually, she’s frequently injuring herself on stage. Isabelle once played a whole song on the bass without realizing the amp wasn’t on. Michelle once just stopped playing in the middle of a song. We’re a little awkward in general so we put time aside during rehearsals to practice our stage banter. That’s fairly embarrassing, no?
AF: Are there any other bands playing CMJ who you’re particularly excited to see?
DB: Half Moon Run (Montreal sweethearts), CTZNSHP (another home-brew), we’re hearing a lot of hype about Haerts so we’re definitely going to check them out. Alpine, Human Human, many more I’m, sure. We’re just excited in general!
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