Diagrams

Despite being a rather new phenomenon in the pop scene of these days, the sound of this musical project called Diagrams includes something very warm and familiar. However, when listening to the first vocals off their self-titled debut EP, this familiarity gets more concrete, at the latest. No coincidence when considering that Diagrams is nothing less than the new musical venture of former Tunng (co-)founder and songwriter Sam Genders. In terms of invention and imagination references to this experimental folkband he once led with Mike Lindsay aren't too far away. Minimalist pop songs, weaved out of electronic effects, synth-bass, programmed beats and low-key funk grooves bring to mind the leftfield pop of Arthur Russell, Metronomy, Hot Chip, Steve Mason and Peter Gabriel. The playful electronica and Genders' songwriting get along more than well. Diagrams' debut EP already got great reviews by media like the NME or BBC Music and the first gig at this year's End Of The Road festival in England was actually one of the weekend's highlights. On stage Genders' solo project expands to an all conquering nine-piece presenting an extatic mix of rich melodies and clear pop treasures. The premier full-length "Black Light" was released in January 2012 on Full Time Hobby (Tunng, Timber Timbre, School of Seven Bells) and combines experienced songwriting with a crystal clear production which was supported ex-Moloko producer Mark Brydon. In time with their debut, first German live dates for Diagrams were scheduled for March 2012 and will continue in May!

"Broadcast remapped by James Blake" NME

"like Sufjan Stevens and a parliament of owls in a feathery group hug, happily tumbling down an upwards escalator in slow motion" The Guardian Guide 'Single of the Week'

"Diagrams offer a lavish, folk-tinged take on contemporary pop, full of deftly executed collisions between acoustic instruments and discreet laptop sound design." BBC Music

Links

http://www.diagramsmusic.com

http://www.facebook.com/Diagrams