Looks like there were some great gigs there, especially in the 1970s
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Looks like there were some great gigs there, especially in the 1970s
It's certainly made me want to listen to that album!
Probably should have used this for #TicketStubWed as it's one of those #OnThisDay type things.
Post-Fish Marillion with Little Angels as support!
There's a Marillion one in my Dad's collection from a few years later (1989). Not quite the NEC for the new line-up...
#TicketStubWed
Tori Amos for £7? Yes please!
Amazing she was at such a small venue too!
For anyone wishing to catch up with last nights Stranger radio show The Cutting Edge, 90 mins of new music from around the world, it's now available to listen to anytime.
Link below
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Thanks for your support!
#TicketStubWed
Paramore, 2010
Missed a couple of weeks but here's a good one. Paramore certainly an influence on our sound.
Thanks Clive. Hope to have a third one out in Jan or Feb!
Releasing a new single and then not posting or saying anything about it for nearly 2 weeks afterwards apparently isn't the best music strategy!
#musicmarketing #newmusic
📣NEW SINGLE!
We love symmetry so here's a second single to make things look nicer on our streaming platforms.
#newmusicfriday #indiepop
Promotional image for the Black Diamond Duchess single, Kawaii Karen
Don't forget that our second single, 'Kawaii Karen' will be available to stream or buy from Friday!
(Video already on YouTube)
#newmusic #altpop #indie
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Promotional image for the Black Diamond Duchess single, Kawaii Karen
Don't forget that our second single, 'Kawaii Karen' will be available to stream or buy from Friday!
(Video already on YouTube)
#newmusic #altpop #indie
linktr.ee/blackdiamondduchess
Ha. He has the occasional gem among the Jethro Tull and dad rock!
Image of a Cocteau Twins gig ticket from Birmingham Hummingbird in October 1990
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Cocteau Twins, 1990
Another credible pick from Dad's collection.
The Hummingbird sounded a great venue. It became the Academy and now it's the Forum.
A screenshot of the video for the song Kawaii Karen by Black Diamond Duchess. The caption for the lyrics reads 'But what does it feel like to be in a man'. The correct lyric should end with 'in demand'
No, YouTube!
The lyric should be 'in DEMAND'!
😳
Looks like we need to edit the captions....
#misheardlyrics #musicvideo
🎶 New SINGLE releases! Nov. 17 - Nov. 23 🎶
DAILY
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FRIDAY
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Black Diamond Duchess-
Kawaii Karen
‘So many books up there on the shelves,
And I wonder if you’ve read any,
Ever smelled the pages yourself’
Thanks Jeff! Great to hear and thanks for sharing!
I started writing about escapism and it evolved into a commentary on influencer culture, loneliness, and the exhaustion of staying relevant.
I wanted the song to feel both empathetic and confrontational
Reminder for the weekend:
If you plan to release new singles or albums, or hold an online event (listening parties, concerts, etc) NEXT WEEK, November 17th to November 23rd, tell me about it!
I'm putting this list together every SUNDAY evening.
Artists, bands and labels of all genres are welcome! 👍
Thanks
Our 2nd single, 'Kawaii Karen' will be on streaming platforms on Friday 21 Nov
Grateful for any help
linktr.ee/blackdiamond...
Start off your weekend with our new song about online identity and the pressures and demands.
youtu.be/m-eO0ZT4t5M?...
#newmusic #indiepop #altpop
Kawaii Karen is out next week.
Here's the video...
youtu.be/m-eO0ZT4t5M?...
😧 It's getting to the time of year for #SpotifyWrapped
Shout out to all those brand new artists like us - with only 1 monthly listener, who also happens to be the bass player's mom!
#Spotify #indiemusic #newmusic
Follow us on YouTube to see our new video for 'Kawaii Karen' first on Friday...
(Previews already up on via Shorts)
youtube.com/@blackdiamon...
#newmusic #musicvideo
Ha - just noticed yours isn't Northampton, UK!
Looks like my Dad was quite the fan and went to several of her shows years later!
Image of a Suzanne Vega gig ticket from 28 May 1987 at the Birmingham Odeon.
#TicketStubWed
Suzanne Vega, 1987
Another one of my Dad's from the Birmingham Odeon. Looks like only a handful of acts have played there since!
www.concertarchives.org/venues/odeon...
We'll have news about our second song and video coming next week...
So now is a good time to remind you about our first one -
'All the Young Hipsters' out now!
#newmusic #indiepop #musicsky
We'll have news about our second song and video coming next week...
So now is a good time to remind you about our first one -
'All the Young Hipsters' out now!
#newmusic #indiepop #musicsky
