After Pirate’s Gospel, Alela Diane’s mesmerizing debut record, made my Top 20 of 2007 I had pretty high expectations for her follow up. Believe me, To Be Still met ‘em in spades. Recorded in various locales over 2008 (including a return to her father’s studio), her sophomore effort is a folk fireside dream; haunting compelling gorgeousness. Now Hear This has a copy to send to you, kind reader. Just email me with the name of Diane’s old home town (she now resides in Portland). Here’s a hint: she used to pal around with Joanna Newsom.
Here’s one of my favorite tracks off the new record to get you in the mood:
A beautiful meditation on the silence of snow.
To hear more check out her myspace page. To Be Still is available now on Rough Trade Records. Buy it here.
0 Responses to “Alela Diane CD giveaway”
Leave a Reply