Diamond Rings is an emotional outlet for Toronto based artist and musician John O. His lyrically evocative pop songs are composed with a stolen MIDI keyboard, borrowed laptop, and second hand guitar.
"A look cribbed from 80s mall-pop queen Tiffany plus the eye makeup of that ponce from the Bravery times 100. We can't figure out how he makes it look that good."
Pitchfork
"Girly-boy pop that lodges in your head pretty much instantly."
Toronto Star
"A voice that’s low and tuneful, beats that are primitive and catchy and a stage outfit that includes an acid-washed jean jacket, black spandex tights and pink eye shadow."
Now Toronto
Props on being listed as one Hottest Bands In Canada Poll on i(heart)music 'This man is the real deal. His live sets are filled with fun, energy and even more addictive melodies. With a record on the way, 2010 will continue to see Diamond Rings’ success rise. (Melody, Singing Lamb)'
hey thank you for the add. My friend Rob and I covered your song. Its not great, but for our first try with no practice and a medicore version of the lyrics, I think we might have done ok. haha. :)
Unfortunately, I missed your set on Thursday at the Kids on TV thing, but I DID cop the single, and it's as wicked badass as this run-on sentence. I will be looking to see you live ASAP as I have heard nothing but good things. You should probably come to the Steel Bananas party on Tuesday to party with me and Curran, mmhmm.
Nice review of the Gladstone set in Now Magazine 'has a voice that’s low and tuneful, beats that are primitive and catchy and a stage outfit that includes an acid-washed jean jacket, black spandex tights and pink eye shadow. He dances in a geometric way'
