#NEWMUSIC: DIAMOND CAFE – “LOVER BOY”

Earlier this summer, rising funk-pop artist Diamond Cafe captivated over 60,000 attendees at Quebec City’s famed Festival D’ete, where he performed his unreleased single “Lover Boy” while warming up the main stage for Carly Rae Jepsen and The Jonas Brothers. The response from the crowd was electrifying, with Range Magazine stating, “… it was opener Diamond Cafe, a funk-pop newcomer originally hailing from Victoria, BC, who ended up being one of the most surprising revelations of the weekend. He’s got a couple albums under his belt but the last two singles that he’s released via Warner Music Canada have elevated his status. With a 24-carat voice and on-stage swagger to match, it’s only a matter of time before Diamond Cafe is shining bright enough for the rest of the world to take notice.”

“Lover Boy” made its online debut last week on the coveted live performance session channel On The Radar – check it out here. The highly anticipated track is now officially available for streaming here, accompanied by the official music video here.

Diamond says, “’Lover Boy’ is a warning to those F-boys out there! I had to look out for the ladies on this one. I shot the video in LA with Josh Flores the day after I performed to 60K people at Festival D’ete, and I still had that lingering electricity in me. I took that energy from the stage and brought it to the set. We shot ‘Sweet Cherry’ and ‘Lover Boy’ on the same day. Shout out to my brother, Chuck Inglish, who came to hang out as well.”

Tomorrow, Diamond will make his debut in Paris, performing at New Morning. Known for his intoxicating live performances, he is one of a kind on stage. Diamond has a string of live dates across Canada and the US in the new year including stops in New York, Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver and more.

2024 has been a monumental year for Diamond, from being on the road alongside TALK across Canada, several dates opening for Teddy Swims, to joining the Festival D’ete line-up and releasing his summer single, “Sweet Cherry.” Diamond is quickly emerging as a must-watch artist, garnering support from notable figures such as Denzel Curry, Isaiah Falls, Freddie Gibbs, Anderson .Paak, SG Lewis, PNAU, POMO, and Free Nationals, among others.

Tour Dates
Nov. 16 – Paris, FR – New Morning
Feb. 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere
Feb. 23 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern
Mar. 02 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
Mar. 07 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
Mar. 20 – Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret
Mar. 27 – Toronto, ON – Adelaide Hall

About Diamond Cafe:

Hailing from Victoria, BC, Diamond Cafe has been labeled a “Pop-Funk Prodigy” by Pitchfork and has impressed audiences, alongside some of your favorite artists, with his signature sound, incredible live performances, and latest LP, Diamond Cuts. Diamond has garnered support from notable figures such as Zack Fox, Anderson .Paak, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, PNAU, and the legendary El DeBarge (“Rhythm Of the Night”), who joined him on stage for a duet during his sold-out debut show in LA. He possesses a unique quality that inspires and excites fellow musicians, which has led to collaborations with the likes of Free Nationals, SG Lewis, PNAU, Jenevieve, and Bones. He has also been a featured artist on several projects, including Gashi’s album 1984 and the Cool Kids’ album BABY OIL STAIRCASE / CHILLOUT. In addition to all this, Diamond has taken on the role of producer not only for his own music but also collaborated with BNYX on Zack Fox’s wood tip EP. His music has been heard on screen, with eight tracks synced in the HBO series Ballers, as well as placements on The Lake (Netflix) and Flinch (Prime). For the past seven years, Diamond Cafe has honed his craft, preparing for this breakthrough moment in his career.

#NEWMUSIC: DIAMOND CAFE – “WHEN YOU CAN’T RESIST”

Pop-Funk artist Diamond Cafe, follows his sultry smooth single “When You Can’t Resist” with the release of upbeat and funky track, “Slowly Fading,” alongside the official video starring actress Maddie Phillips (Gen V, Teenage Bounty Hunters). The video was filmed one late night in Vancouver by Diamond himself, and in true Lynchian form, it pays homage to Laura Dern’s performance in Wild At Heart.

“Slowly Fading” reflects a lost love in a time that once was, or a dream you can never really grasp – it’s the sensation of love being played out in a dream. The song, produced by acclaimed GRAMMY award-winning producer POMO (Free Nationals, Anderson .Paak, and SG Lewis), showcases Diamond’s distinctive falsetto vocals and smooth, velvety sound and an infectious drum beat that is sure to stick with listeners.

Known for his captivating live performances, Diamond is set to bring the live show out on the road this spring and summer with a handful of dates opening for TALK at the end of April and beginning of May. He also recently announced an appearance at one of Canada’s largest festivals, Festival D’ete in Quebec City, where he’ll be playing on July 6th. Stay tuned for more dates to be announced.

Named Amazon Music’s Artist To Watch for 2024 and hailed by Pitchfork as a “Pop-Funk Prodigy,” Diamond Cafe creates polished R&B and funky synth-pop that transports listeners to another era. His powerful vocals and impeccable falsetto, reminiscent of a church choir, offer soul-stirring harmonies that immediately capture attention. Throughout 2023, Diamond made a name for himself by cultivating a devoted fanbase, selling out numerous live shows, and releasing Diamond Cuts, a collection of remastered versions of his independently released fan-favorite tracks. He has garnered support from notable figures such as Zack Fox, Anderson .Paak, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, Nick Littlemore of PNAU, and the legendary El DeBarge (“Rhythm Of the Night”), who joined him on stage for a duet during his sold-out debut show in LA. In an industry saturated with manufactured and auto-tuned R&B, Diamond stands out from the crowd.

Tour Dates
Apr 30 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre*
May 01 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre*
May 03 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre*
May 04 – Edmonton, AB – Midway*
May 06 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom*
Jul 06 – Quebec City, QC – Festival D’ete

*supporting TALK

#NEWMUSIC: DIAMOND CAFE SIGNS TO WARNER MUSIC CANADA

Diamond Cafe, who has been recognized as a “Pop-Funk Prodigy” by Pitchfork, has announced his signing to Warner Music Canada. Known for his captivating performances, Diamond creates polished R&B and funky synth-pop that transports listeners to another era. His powerful vocals and impeccable falsetto, reminiscent of a church choir, offer soul-stirring harmonies that immediately capture attention. In an industry saturated with manufactured and auto-tuned R&B, Diamond stands out from the crowd.

Today, he releases the anticipated and seductive R&B single, “When You Can’t Resist”

Produced in collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Pomo (Jon Batiste, Anderson .Paak, Free Nationals), this deeply personal track explores the theme of self-medication during a breakup. It flowed effortlessly from Diamond and came together swiftly. The allure and danger of his vices became the catalyst for this song, allowing him to process the emotional turmoil and move forward. Listen here.

Throughout 2023, Diamond made a name for himself by cultivating a devoted fanbase, selling out numerous live shows, and releasing Diamond Cuts, a collection of remastered versions of his independently released fan-favorite tracks. He has garnered support from notable figures such as Zack Fox, Anderson .Paak, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, Nick Littlemore of PNAU, and the legendary El DeBarge (“Rhythm Of the Night”), who joined him on stage for a duet during his sold-out debut show in LA. Diamond possesses a special quality that inspires and excites fellow musicians.

Already recognized as Amazon Music’s “Artist to Watch” for 2024, Diamond Cafe is poised to make a significant impact with upcoming releases later this year, complemented by a series of highly anticipated live shows throughout the year. Stay tuned for more exciting updates.