Bands That Might Surprise You + Street Team Launch! | Diamond Cast 048

This week’s Diamond Cast takes some unexpected turns!We’re launching the official Diamond Black Street Teams – and inviting you to get involved. Then, it’s story time as we reveal the bands we love that might surprise you… from Nik Kershaw, to Erasure, to The Beatles!Along the way, we talk about imitation in music, Ben shares his latest book recommendation, Vincent reveals his unusual “office for the week,” and we give some heartfelt shoutouts to our amazing community.Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Catch-up 00:50 – Diamond Black Street Teams Launched – Get Involved! 05:26 – Vincent’s Office for the Week 07:34 – Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery? 09:20 – Ben’s Book Recommendation 20:21 – Bands We Love That Might Surprise You 21:11 – Ben: Nik Kershaw 36:06 – Adam: Erasure 42:28 – Vincent: The Beatles 51:23 – Fan ShoutoutsJoin the Diamond Black Community:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficialYouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channelMerch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/storeBandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.comListen to Diamond Black:Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVGApple Music – Search “Diamond Black”Follow us:Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficialX (Twitter) – @dmondblk************************************************TOUR DATES:🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)with The Birthday MassacreTICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/************************************************Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficialJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJMerch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms************************************************Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat!Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support!DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/storeBen - @benchristomusicAdam - @adamhartistVincent - @vincentvdrumsNatalie - @diamondblacksnapsInstagram - @diamondblackofficialFacebook - @diamondblackofficialX - @dmondblkEmail us! [email protected]