Brooklyn’s Diary Debuts "Speedboat" – A Genre-Defying, 4-Track Journey Through Shoegaze, Post-Punk, and Psychedelia
Brooklyn-based band Diary has dropped their latest offering, Speedboat, a four-track release that fuses the ethereal textures of shoegaze with the brooding intensity of post-punk, the melodic drive of new wave, and the mind-bending twists of psychedelia. Released on September 13, 2024, on Bandcamp, Speedboat offers a vivid, sonic landscape that pushes boundaries while drawing from nostalgic influences.
Each track, written and produced entirely by Diary, feels like a deep dive into the band’s eclectic sound, where swirling guitars meet driving basslines, and moody vocals float through atmospheric reverb. The intricate production and textured layering come to life thanks to the skillful mixing of Adam Sachs, with Alan Douches from West West Side Music giving the tracks a final, polished edge in the mastering process.
Complementing the music, the album’s striking artwork, created by Peter Larsen, adds a visual dimension that perfectly encapsulates the otherworldly feel of Speedboat. Diary’s unique ability to blend genres seamlessly while keeping a fresh, innovative sound positions this Brooklyn band as one to watch in the indie scene. Speedboat is a thrilling ride that invites listeners to lose themselves in its hypnotic rhythms and dreamy soundscapes.
