My Diva
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Ethereal/crunchy alternative rock
Status:
Disbanded—only release, My Diva ep (1992)
See also:
The Ectophiles' Guide entry for Juned, a band Claudia Groom was in following My Diva
Comparisons:
Juned, Her Majesty the Baby, Kittywinder
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Claudia Groom was the leading singer/songwriter on this, and so the music sounds much like the Juned albums, particularly Every Night For You which she had the strongest hand in writing. The band combines ethereal vocals with a driving, dominant, guitar sound. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
My Diva ep
Recordings:
My Diva ep (1992)
Release info:
1992—Manna, 915 E. Pine Suite 122, Seattle, WA 98122, U.S.A.—medep01
Availability:
Out of print—available used in the Seattle area
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Claudia Groom—guitar, voice
Christine Roskam—bass, voice
Dale Lloyd—drums, guitar, tape
Guest artists:
Mary Lake—accordion
Produced by:
Dale Lloyd
Comments:
I loved this from the first time I heard it—delightful guitar sound with lovely vocals. Very much a precursor to Juned's, Every Night For You, which is one of my favourite indie rock albums ever. There are only three songs on this ep, but they're all longish (5:48, 6:14, and 10:15). Sometimes a little drifty and dreamy, but always in motion. (Neile)
Further info:
Claudia Groom and Christine Roskam also worked on Dale Lloyd's After the Flood project.
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