The Diamond Center, Lady God

THE DIAMOND CENTER pairs a wall of reverb and noise with an eerie gothic country creeper, creating an unique blend that is hard to put a finger on. Influenced by albums spanning the musical spectrum, they hint of Phil Spector and Joe Meek's experimental studio style, the live rawness of the Velvet Underground, as well as the nouveau psych-folk stylings of the Brian Jonestown Massacre and Espers.

Influenced by their time living in Athens, GA, Brandi Price and Kyle Harris began The Diamond Center's first album, Claws and Flaws, with a close-knit family of friends from numerous other projects. Feeling the need for further stimulation, they migrated to Lubbock, TX, and were engulfed by the landscape and its surroundings. The languishing, yet prosperous, atmosphere proved fertile for their stream-of-conscious style of writing. With the addition of Jana Price, Brandi's sister, they recorded, at home, their second full length, My Only Companion, and self released it to glowing reviews. On this album, they managed a cohesive body of work that draws upon the melancholy bitterness and the unexpected sweetness of life through haunting vocals, minimalist percussion and layers of reverb drenched, swirling guitars.

With the addition of several Lubbock locals, they intensified what was on the record in their live shows. With the new line up, including bass, additional drums, and a healthy dose of vehemence and swagger, they scorched a trail across the country in a national tour.

Brandi and Kyle have since relocated again to Richmond, VA, followed shortly after by drummer Tim Falen, seeking yet another dose of inspiration. Again casting rotating
members into the concocted sprawl of musical vaudeville, they are demoing songs for their next release and appearances at this years SXSW music marathon