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Familiar Touch Due Out November 18
Nov 03, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Back in 2013 Canadian band DIANA successfully built on the buzz of their acclaimed 2012 single “Born Again” with their debut album, Perpetual Surrender, released on Jagjaguwar. More
Familiar Touch Due Out November 18
Sep 23, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Back in 2013 Canadian band DIANA successfully built on the buzz of their acclaimed 2012 single “Born Again” with their debut album, Perpetual Surrender, released on Jagjaguwar. More
Perpetual Surrender is Out Now On Paper Bag Records
Apr 22, 2014
By Laura Studarus
DIANA, who released one of the best pop albums of last year, returns with a video for Perpetual Surrender cut, “Strange Attraction.” More
Nov 25, 2013
By Laura Studarus
The sixth annual Le Guess Who? festival kicks off November 28 in Utrecht, Netherlands. With shows scattered in venues around the city, it’s an ideal way to take in the Netherlands while experiencing music from across the world and genre spectrum. (Sweaty festival tents—who needs ‘em?)
Including Pure Bathing Culture, White Hills, and Larry Gus
Aug 15, 2013
By Scott Dransfield
Several new albums are streaming in advance of their release next week. More
Aug 01, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Poised to release their full-length debut Perpetual Surrender later this month on Aug. 20, Toronto-based quartet DIANA have shared a special remix of their LP’s title track by none other than Four Tet. More
Debut Album out August 20 Via JAJAGWAR
Jul 10, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Check out the video for “Perpetual Surrender,” the title cut form DIANA’s debut full-length. More
May 08, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Hazy AM pop purveyors DIANA have joined the family at Jagjaguwar. More
Checking in From Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Texas
Mar 16, 2013
By Laura Studarus
DIANA checked in from day 1 of the Under the Radar SXSW Party in Austin, Texas. More
Set to Perform at Under the Radar’s First Day of SXSW Parties
Mar 10, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Ahead of our three free SXSW day parties, we asked a few of the bands performing to participate in our mixtape project. DIANA responded to our plea. More
Playing Under the Radar's First SXSW 2013 Party, Wednesday, March 13 at Flamingo Cantina
Mar 06, 2013
By Laura Studarus
On March 13 Under the Radar will host the first of three free day parties. Leading up to the event we’re letting you know about each artist playing. Today we’re spotlighting DIANA. More
Also Performing: Shout Out Louds, Foxygen, Marnie Stern, Doldrums, Caveman, Young Galaxy, Girls Names, IO Echo, Mister Lies, Young Dreams, and more
Mar 06, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Under the Radar magazine is excited to reveal the full lineups, poster, and set times for its three SXSW 2013 day parties, taking place on Wednesday March 13, Thursday March 14, and Friday March 15. Featured performers include Surfer Blood, DIIV, Small Black, Shout Out Louds, Foxygen, Poolside, Young Galaxy, Marnie Stern, Doldrums, Caveman, Girls Names, IO Echo, Mister Lies, Young Dreams, and more. More
Doldrums, Heathered Pearls, and Luke Lalonde Get in on the Action
Feb 08, 2013
By Laura Studarus
We’ve fallen hard for DIANA’s hazy disco-lite single “Born Again.” More
Interviews
Jun 21, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Carmen Elle, Paul Mathew, Kieran Adams, and Joseph Shabason, the Toronto-based musicians who perform as DIANA, count their parents among their most ardent supporters. But it might be a stretch to say that they’re big fans of their children’s abstracted soft rock. More
Reviews
Dec 13, 2016
By Laura Stanley
Familiar Touch, the sophomore album from Toronto band DIANA, sounds familiar. Its shadowy ‘80s inspired synth-pop style, which wavers between energetic and sullen, is in-line with the throwback sound that has submerged contemporary pop music. More
Aug 19, 2013
By Laura Studarus
After releasing their debut single “Born Again” in 2012, DIANA (Carmen Elle, Paul Mathew, Kieran Adams, and Joseph Shabason) got slapped with the descriptor “indie Sade,” which is as good a place as any to start describing their impeccably-constructed tunes. More
Mar 26, 2013
By Laura Studarus
I didn’t get to see everything I wanted to at Under the Radar’s seventh annual SXSW party. (Like any good hostess, I found myself often forgoing the entertainment to make sure no one went thirsty.) However, I was able to see a large handful of favorites (old and new) including: DIANA, Big Black Delta, Shout Out Louds, Young Dreams, Gold & Youth, Young Galaxy, Poolside, DIIV, Dan Croll, NZCA/LINES, IO Echo, and Small Black. More