Capturing us with a series of thrilling sets at Focus Wales last year, are New Yorkers Diary who are Kevin Bendis (vocals, keys), Chris Croarkin (guitar, vocals), Jessica Dye (guitar, vocals), Yan Kogan (bass), and Adam Sachs (drums). Their bittersweet jangle pop sound with a new wave edge hints at everyone from the Psychedelic Furs, The Jesus and Mary Chain, R.E.M. and early Happy Mondays, but is moulded by the distinct input of each band member. They know their way around a kick ass tune with a ton of personality.
NYC’s Diary’s brand of indie-rock is kaleidoscopic pop songs born out of a love of guitar pop, shoegaze and psychedelia. Formed post-college by friends. Having played around NYC for several years, Diary has previously released, “The Cutting Garden” EP, which was inspired by everything from Echo and the Bunnymen to The Byrds and more recently, the “Sunday’s Shadow” single, a song pulled from the vacant dream-states that come the day after a long night.
What sets them apart from the pack is that they have a melodic edge, each excellent song takes a different shape, tack and influence and is still just as good, inscribed with the words of Diary. Remember the name.
“Stevie” by Diary. Out now on Kanine Records.
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