Diamond Rings News and Photos

Diamond Rings working on new album

Wed, May 22 2013 9:58am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Diamond Rings ' John O'Regan has revealed he has begun work on the follow up to last year's 'Free Dimensional', and it might not follow up the pop format.

Hear Diamond Ring’s bouncy remix of OMD’s “Metroland”

Tue, April 23 2013 5:57pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

When Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark reunited in 2010 to record their first album in 14 years , Diamond Rings ' John O'Regan was just releasing his debut album.

watch Diamond Rings play "Runaway Love" in the Moog Sound Lab

Mon, April 15 2013 6:51pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Diamond Rings, aka John O'Regan, may have been a long way from Toronto when he stepped into the Moog Sound Lab, but he quickly made himself right at home reshaping Runaway Love of off 2012's Free Dimensional.

Review & Video: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Diamond Rings @ Regency Ballroom, 4/12/13

Mon, April 15 2013 3:58pm - Source: The Bay Bridged

Following Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark 's show at the Regency Ballroom Friday evening, no one could claim that that frontman-bassist Andy McCluskey was phoning it in.

Astralwerks Celebrating 20th Anniversary With Record Store Day Box Set

Mon, April 08 2013 9:16pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Music In 20/20 on Record Store Day (April 20).

CMW 2013: Austra, Metric, Suuns, Stars Highlight Canadian Music Fest Lineup

Tue, March 19 2013 8:32pm - Source: Spinner

Well, Canadian Music Week kicks off today in Toronto, and though not as chaotic (and BBQ-filled) as Austin, Texas, there's still a packed line-up of acts ready to make you do some venue-hopping.

SXSW Instagram Takeover 2013: Cold War Kids, Toddla T, Azari & III & Diamond Rings

Mon, March 18 2013 8:22pm - Source: Spinner

Usher played with Afghan Whigs , A Tribe Called Quest opened for Prince , Justin Timberlake went accoustic, Lil Wayne ruled via rumor mill and some of our favorite artists took over Spinner's Instagram account to catalog it all.

BrooklynVegan SXSW Friday day party in pics (Polyphonic Spree, Thermals, Diamond Rings, Akron/Family + more)

Sat, March 16 2013 4:06pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

The Main was packed for our Friday SXSWS day party (3/15).

Diamond Rings SXSW Instagram Takeover: Bleach, Live Shows & Backstage Shots

Fri, March 15 2013 7:24pm - Source: Spinner

Following fellow Toronto stars Azari & III 's hijacking of Spinner's Instagram , another of our favorite acts, Diamond Rings , took over Spinner's Instagram yesterday (March 14), posting up backstage highlights, tour van photos, live shots, pics with the homeys the Rainbros and more!

BrooklynVegan free SXSW 2013 Friday day party lineup (Polyphonic Spree, Thermals, Akron/Family, Shout Out Louds, Diamond Rings, TOY, Half Moon Run & more)

Fri, March 08 2013 1:40am - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

We already told you that our metal blog Invisible Oranges (along with Heavy Dicks) is repping metal on the outdoor stage (The Jr.) with Today is the Day, Pallbearer, KEN Mode, Royal Thunder, Inter Arma, Batillus, and Baptists.

Listen to Gold Fields + Diamond Rings Remix Trade-Off

Thu, January 24 2013 9:41pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Australian band Gold Fields recently did a remix trade-off with Diamond Rings.

Dena – Cash, Diamond Rings, Swimming Pools (Obi Blanche remix)

Thu, January 17 2013 3:04pm - Source: DISCO DEMONS

Bulgarian-bred but Berlin-based Dena generated quite a buzz throughout the interwebz back in 2012 (I think I just realized for the first time that we're actually in 2013 now), with the music video for Cash, Diamond Rings, Swimming Pools going viral.

Diamond Rings played Bowery Ballroom with Gold Fields (pics, setlist)

Wed, December 05 2012 2:54pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

"Saw fantastic show by @diamondrings tonight at Bowery Ballroom; hung out a bit afterwards. He's the real deal, people; check out his music."

Diamond Rings, 'I'm Just Me (Live)' -- Video Premiere

Mon, December 03 2012 4:16pm - Source: Spinner

Diamond Rings has really blown up this year.

This Week's Best Album Streams: 28th November 2012

Wed, November 28 2012 8:56am - Source: The Four Oh Five

It's the noise rock band that is neither Neon Indian nor Diamond Rings both of whom I, a card carrying (it doesn't matter that I had the cards made on a machine at an indoor market) music journalist, mistook them for.

Diamond Rings Wants to 'Smash' Modesty, Is Having a Hard Time With It

Thu, November 22 2012 5:08pm - Source: Spinner

There appears to be a trend forming in the early press surrounding the release of electro pop artist Diamond Rings' sophomore album, Free Dimensional : any time a story touches on the self-confident lyrics that make up the bulk of the bold and brilliant record, the statement is almost immediately followed by a quote in which the burgeoning pop star hopes that he's not coming across as cocky or arrogant.

Diamond Rings: Watch: Diamond Rings Perform "Put Me On" In A Windowsill (Video)

Fri, November 16 2012 8:09pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

While Diamond Rings is known for his electronic synth-pop sound and vibrant live show, his songs can also take a softer tone.

A Letter From... Canada #11

Thu, November 15 2012 5:00pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

It's time to dust off your favourite sweater-weather playlist, because winter is creeping in with a whole slew of new Canadian music to keep you warm at night!

Interview: Diamond Rings

Tue, November 13 2012 6:08pm - Source: Winnie Cooper

Like all great things in life, Diamond Rings , –the musical alter ego of John O- took time.

Diamond Rings: Free Dimensional

Mon, October 29 2012 5:20am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Be prepared for a desperate Hollywood type catching wind of John O'Regan's story and turning it into a heartwarming dram-com that you will avoid at all costs.

Diamond Rings: Watch Diamond Rings Play "I'm Just Me" On Letterman

Sat, October 27 2012 5:02pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Diamond Rings, whose sophomore album Free Dimensional came out this past week, played a killer set on David Letterman last night.

Stand my ground

Tue, October 23 2012 11:20am - Source: Quick Before It Melts

The writing was on the wall from the get-go: partnering with Björk's producer, Damian Taylor, touring with Robyn, and the synth heavy, self-empowering anthem "I'm Just Me" all pointed to Diamond Rings ' sophomore LP being an exercise in synth-pop perfectionism.

Video: Diamond Rings – “Runaway Love”

Mon, October 22 2012 9:44pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

On paper, Toronto electro-pop maestro John O'Regan, aka Diamond Rings , couldn't be less likely of a candidate for the muscle car culture.

Stream new albums from Paul Banks, Trail of Dead, and Diamond Rings

Mon, October 15 2012 7:54pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

EP , Interpol frontman Paul Banks will release his sophomore, self-titled solo album on October 23rd via Matador Records.

High On Fire, MNDR, Diamond Rings, Anais Mitchell, Mike Scott, Kelly Hogan, Wild Nothing, and more tickets on sale

Wed, September 26 2012 4:05pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Tickets to see MNDR, MS MR, Deap Vally, IO Echo, Sky Ferreira , and Gabriel Bruce at Bowery Ballroom go on sale today at noon.

Pop Montreal 2012, Day 1: Diamond Rings to Rule Them All, Plus Broken Social Diaspora

Thu, September 20 2012 9:12pm - Source: Spinner

Pop Montreal kicked off Wednesday night with a slew of free shows, and even though this might be the city most known for the Arcade Fire , it was the members of the Toronto collective Broken Social Scene who dominated the night.

Listen: Stars and Diamond Rings Remix Each Other

Thu, September 20 2012 2:10pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Tonight, Stars and Diamond Rings will kick off a two-month jaunt.

In House With Diamond Rings: Celebrity, Robyn and Staying Fierce

Wed, September 19 2012 7:26pm - Source: Spinner

Diamond Rings is the glittery stage name of John O'Regan, a 6'4" Canadian pop star on the make.

Six Producers Worth Their Salt #010

Fri, September 14 2012 1:26pm - Source: Salacious Sound

Six producers worth their salt is a weekly column which features six relevant, up-and-coming, under-exposed, or disruptively innovative musicians in a particular genre-space.

California Wives Debut New Video, Head On Tour with Diamond Rings

Sat, September 08 2012 8:01pm - Source: Modern Mystery

California Wives seem to be everyone's favorite band this year, and they certainly have even greater things ahead as 2012 comes to a close.

Watch Diamond Rings Debut “Runaway Love,” Cover Smashing Pumpkins

Wed, August 15 2012 7:06pm - Source: Stereogum

Canadian synth-glam sprite Diamond Rings has a new album called Free Dimensional dropping soon, and we've already seen the extremely early-'90s " I'm Just Me " video.

Diamond Rings: Diamond Rings Album Teaser (Prefix Premiere)

Wed, July 18 2012 2:21pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

With the sheer amount of songs coming out daily, artists have to be creative in their efforts to make listeners excited about new releases.

Diamond Rings announces new album: Free Dimensional

Wed, July 18 2012 1:46pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Last month, Toronto electro-pop musician John O'Regan (AKA Diamond Rings ) released his new single, "I'm Just Me".

Song Premiere: Diamond Rings, 'I'm Just Me (Yelle Remix)'

Tue, July 10 2012 12:18pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Take a Canadian electro-pop artist, give him a sprinkle of French "je ne sais quoi" and you have Diamond Rings' newly revamped single, "I'm Just Me (Yelle Remix)."

Video Premiere: Charli XCX, "You're The One" + Diamond Rings, "I'm Just Me"

Thu, July 05 2012 11:48pm - Source: WRMC 91.1 Middlebury College Independent Radio

Barely-legal U.K. goth-pop princess Charli XCX is on one serious hot streak.

Diamond Rings - I'm Just Me

Thu, June 28 2012 1:15am - Source: #1 Hits From Another Planet

Diamond Rings has been on my "to watch" list for awhile now.

Diamond Rings – I’m Just Me

Wed, June 27 2012 3:20pm - Source: All Things Go

Back in 2009, a teal eyeshadow, denim shirt-wearing John O'Regan put out his first single under the name Diamond Rings.

Express yourslef

Wed, June 27 2012 11:06am - Source: Quick Before It Melts

If you thought "All Yr Songs" was gimmick and that Diamond Rings was having us on from the start, then you're probably John O's target market with "I'm Just Me", the first single from his forthcoming sophomore solo record (no album title revealed yet). "

Diamond Rings – “I’m Just Me” Video

Tue, June 26 2012 9:23pm - Source: Stereogum

Frequent Best Videos Of The Week artist Diamond Rings has broadcasted his plan to release the Special Affections LP followup in very logical fashion: via music video.

Diamond Rings: "I'm Just Me" (Video)

Tue, June 26 2012 8:22pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Smoke machines, closed-circuit televisions, laser beams and some pretty fabulous alien-chic getups flicker in and out of the new Diamond Rings video for slick pop track "I'm Just Me." Glam rock aesthetics that echo David Bowie and Klaus Nomi dominate the visual field here, but the sounds are pure dance beats.

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