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Diamonds Under Fire (in the studio/new song up!)
Alternative / Rock / Pop

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LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Member Since5/17/2004
Band Websitewww.diamondsunderfire.com
Band MembersVANESSA SILBERMAN:
Vocals / Words / Heart / Music


MANAGEMENT CONTACT:
KERRI BORSUK
management [AT] diamondsunderfire.com

BOOKING:
[support/one-offs/package]
info [AT] diamondsunderfire.com

PRESS / LICENSING:
vanessa [AT] diamondsunderfire.com


Arizona
KWSS - 106.7FM
Request line: 480-551-1067
Website: kwss1067.com
Twitter: kwss1067















InfluencesNirvana
Silverchair
Depeche Mode
Helmet
Sonic Youth
Pixies
Failure
Music biz producers & pop/urban/hip hop production
+ classical music, soundtracks, film & scoring
The blood & conflict diamonds that deal under fire
religions
hope
peace/war
the world outside the United States
Art: Dali & Frida Kahlo
Fashion: MARC JACOBS, Vans, Prada, Louis Vutton, & Chanel.

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO:
Die Mannequin, Aerosmith (old), Tom Petty, Depeche Mode, Hip Hop & lots of 105.9 POWER!! Drake.

CURRENTLY READING:
New Moon, Salt & Bumping into Geniuses.

MOST RECENTLY WATCHED:
Film: Where The Wild Thing Are
Sounds Likediamonds to the ears.
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
Long Beach Towne Center (Acoustic show) Long Beach, California
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
Di Piazza Long Beach, California
Nov 24 2009 8:00P
Silverlake Lounge w/ Elle Macho (Butterfly Boucher) & Mr. Gnome Silverlake, California
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
Kimo’s San Francisco, California
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
Long Beach Towne Center (Acoustic show) Long Beach, California
Feb 11 2010 8:00P
The Farm w/ Daybreak Ends Las Vegas, Nevada

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Press in The Register Guard (Eugene, OR) & in The Journal (Humbolt County, CA)  (view more)

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   About Diamonds Under Fire (in the studio/new song up!)

Lots of merch coming soon...







Rock outfit Diamonds Under Fire is the musical heart of singer/songwriter Vanessa Silberman.

Taking major influences from 90's alternative groups, Diamonds Under Fire leads the way from where the few female fronted rock groups left off. Her surefire performance is akin to the confidence & spirit of Chrissie Hynde, the rawness of PJ Harvey, the bare bones rock 'n roll of Nirvana and the pop production sensibilities of Pink. Songs such as the anxious bitter sweetness of "Binge Thinking" and "Reverie" showcase Vanessa with a heavy heart. Like Dashboard Confessional, she does it without wearing it on her sleeve while adding a hearty dose of enthusiasm and the intensity of her heroes in Silverchair.

Her band's namesake says it all. The fact that diamonds are made from coal under great pressure & heat deep in the heart of the earth is an apt analogy for Diamonds Under Fire’s Vanessa finding her footing as an artist.

The Californian singer/songwriter spent her formative years as a bohemian of sorts. Split between living with her mother in Hawaii, & living with her father in the Bay Area, Vanessa's developing identity was different from the start. Growing up in Hawaii , she did not have MTV or Radio to hear the latest buzz band. Vanessa got her first CDs from Columbia House (10 CDs for a penny), which she found in Rolling Stone and Spin magazines at the library. By age 17, she was sent off to school in Arizona where she dabbled with drugs & was kicked out.

Starting Diamonds Under Fire in her late teens was Vanessa’s way of waving the white flag. She’s surrendered to her own dreams, her own heart, and her own passion. Vanessa found a way to confront the confusion of the world around her with ease and distinctive observation while embracing life’s unique beauty with a sincere and honest approach.

For the last three years, Diamonds Under Fire's songs have been featured on the Vans Off the Wall compilation CD. 100,000 copies are distributed at the Vans Warped Tour each summer. Off the Wall is also available at hundreds of Vans retail shops across the globe. The song "Empty Walls" became very popular with Vans customers, employees, and key lifestyle retail. Vans Marketing Manager Kurt Soto says, "Peers kept asking about "Empty Walls" and referred to it as one of their favorite tracks." In 2005, Diamonds Under Fire was also one of eight bands selected for the House of Blues/"McDonalds's Big Mac" Contest. Diamonds Under Fire were the only unsigned act featured & had the most downloads with over 500k. Most recently, Diamonds Under Fire has a feature & Cover Call Out in the June 2007 issue of Guitar Player.

She's not old enough to rent a car in the U.S., but Vanessa has toured the country & overseas, performing shows (sponsored by Vans and Gibson) at such venues as the Double Door in Chicago, the Troubadour in Los Angeles, Sin-é in New York & the Spice Of Life in London. Wherever she plays, Vanessa is heating up the stage and proving to be more than a diamond-in-the-rough.

Credits: MacKenzie Wilson, Robyn Matthew



"Her breathy voice stirs up comparisons to a really bitter (ok, pissed off) Sarah McLachlan. Think of L7 -- if L7 knew how to write well and arrange a string section."
- ROB DEWALT, THE NEW MEXICAN/Pasatiempo

  • Simplenvrmt.com (Nov. 6th 2009 - feature)

  • Mail Tribune - Oregon (Aug. 14th 2009 - feature/preview)

  • Santa Fe New Mexican - Santa Fe (July. 24th 2009 - feature/preview)

  • Guitar Player Magazine (June 2007 - cover call-out & feature)






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    dANYON ! PEACE OUT!

    dANYON ! PEACE OUT!



    Nov 11 2009 6:08 PM

    Conform to change and peace will happen.



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    Nov 10 2009 10:05 AM

    Sweet. Thanks guys............Old Bones is sonorous, nes't pas?
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    Nov 10 2009 6:08 PM

    we love you
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    Nov 10 2009 11:10 PM

    Wow...i actually love your music!
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    Nov 10 2009 11:16 PM

    hey thanxs for the add!!!!! very cool music!!!!
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    Nov 11 2009 3:03 AM

    Thank you for the add
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    Nov 10 2009 5:08 AM

    rock on, G
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    Nov 1 2009 11:53 PM

    I hope you had a Happy Halloween!! Just dropping by to say hey! hope all is well. -clayton
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    Nov 2 2009 2:05 AM

    Nice guitar!
    The Hulkamania

    The Hulkamania



    Nov 6 2009 7:25 AM

    u should visit Ventura again
    u put on a good show 
    Daniel

    Daniel



    Nov 10 2009 1:19 AM

    Hey Vanessa, just working on songs. How about yourself how are you? :)
    MC LUNCHBOXX

    MC LUNCHBOXX



    Nov 8 2009 5:13 AM

    YO, whats up? :)

    -mc lunchboxx

    ps. have you heard my new jams? wich one is your favorite? :)
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    Nov 9 2009 5:06 PM

    Hey :D
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    Oct 31 2009 2:05 AM

    just wanted to drop by and say thanks for adding me. :)
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    Theatre Breaks Loose (SECRET SHOW FRIDAY!)



    Oct 28 2009 4:09 AM

    hey! just wanted to say we love you!
    Of Silence and Salvation (Writing!)

    Of Silence and Salvation (Writing!)



    Oct 27 2009 4:46 AM

    How's it goin?
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    Oct 26 2009 10:01 PM

    Hey Whats up?
    :)
    Blake Clifford

    Blake Clifford



    Oct 26 2009 9:20 PM

    Love the new tune!

    Blake
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    Oct 26 2009 1:24 AM

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    Hope all is well
    Great page here:)
    Sometimes we need just a little Sunshine in our lives.
    That is why I am wishing,
    on each and every calendar day,
    for smiles and sunshine to come your way!
    Thanks for the add
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    Oct 25 2009 12:21 AM

    hey(:
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    anything new with you guys???
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    Oct 24 2009 7:10 PM

    hey whats up :D? hows cali???
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    Oct 23 2009 6:04 PM

    Hey, thanks for the friendship, it's appreciated!

    I just wanted to let you know that you can now pick up my debut album "American Nightmare" for only three dollars. A lot of time and work went into the record so I hope you like it!

    If you'd like to pick it up, click on the big album cover in the right hand column of my profile.

    Thanks again for the friendship and support.

    -Ray(DA)
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    Oct 24 2009 1:40 AM

    ..i like...Diamond...like...marilyn... :))))great sound.....
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