Record Labels, New EP, and Album BTS | DIAMOND CAST 028

This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving deep into the world of music in 2025, discussing the highs and lows of being an independent band, and dropping some exciting announcements! From upcoming releases to rare gear finds, this episode has it all.GET DARK ANTHEMS HERE - https://diamondblack.hearnow.com/Here’s what we’re covering:- What’s Under Ben’s Hat? The mystery finally revealed- Adam’s Strange Talent: Writing 1920s Music Hall tunes… in his sleep?- Record Labels in 2025: Are they still relevant? Pros and cons for today’s bands- Diamond Black EP Announcement: Is new music on the way?- Debut Album Plans: Our strategy for releasing the highly-anticipated album- The Reality of Being Independent: Hidden challenges you might not expect- New Merch Coming Soon: Long sleeves are on the way!- Building the Right Team: Why it matters for band success- Recording Challenges: The struggles and surprises we faced in the studio- Adam’s Rare Bass Pedal Find: The gear story you won’t believe- Real-Time Album Documentary: How Diamond Cast is capturing the making of the album- Anthem of the Week: Our current musical obsessionDrop a comment below: What do you think about record labels in 2025? And are you ready for a Diamond Black EP? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with all things Diamond Black!📺 Watch, like, and subscribe!00:00 - Welcome to This Week’s Diamond Cast! 00:39 - Dark Anthems is OUT NOW!02:01 - Adam’s Latest Purchase… A Full-Sized Dalek?!05:47 - Ben’s Big Change – What’s Happening? 08:37 - You Can Buy Dark Anthems Now! Support the Music 09:45 - What Actually Makes a Track Heavy? 16:46 - What Defines a Dark Anthem? 20:17 - How Do Dark Songs Lift Us Up Instead of Dragging Us Down? 24:55 - Does Your Mood Influence What Music You Listen To? 28:43 - Adam’s DJ Stories – Behind the Decks 29:52 - Music as an Emotional Outlet – Processing Through Sound 31:21 - Our Ultimate Angry & Sad Songs – What Do We Crank Up? 35:41 - It’s Vincent’s Birthday! 🎉 36:24 - The Ultimate Debate – Are Diamond Black Goth?45:26 - Do You Wear Your Goth Clothes to the Supermarket? (Be Honest!) 47:43 - Join Our Discord! Connect with the DB Community ************************************************DISCORD LINK -https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ************************************************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]