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South Asian/UK artist Michael Diamond is releasing his most complete work to date: Third Culture on Vasuki Sound. He deals with the complexities and insecurities of being a 'third culture kid'. Third Culture refers to someone who is born into a different culture than those of their parents. He channels this fractured sense of identity into a record that spans jazz, 2-step, UK techno, ambient and story-telling electronica. 

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Release Date: 
June 10th 2022

Artist Name: Michael Diamond
EP Name: Third Culture
Cat Number: VASUKI001
Track Name: Enigma
Label: Vasuki Sound 


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OS Premiere: Michael Diamond - Enigma [Vasuki Sound]

Having recently been acclaimed by Gilles Peterson as one of his 'future bubblers' Michael Diamond has now announced the release of a debut LP. The UK based musician draws upon an array of enigmatic influences - channeling inspiration from the underground electronic music circuit as well as from jazz, hip hop and the spaces in between.

When we asked him to record this mixtape, we weren't sure which way he might choose to go. This could have been an all out club affair but what we received is remarkably more abstract and conceptual offering a unique perspective into the workings of a promising young musician.

Michael Diamond: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

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Fresh from being listed as one of Gilles Peterson’s ‘Future Bubblers’ under Brownswood Recordings and Worldwide FM, Michael Diamond prepares the release of his debut LP ‘Third Culture’ - an album backed by Youth Music & Arts Council England exploring the concept of cultural identity. By virtue of his residency at Oxford's longest-running night 'Simple', supporting the likes of  Ben UFO, Batu, Shanti Celeste and Ross From Friends (etc.), the album exhibits a clear UK techno influence whilst at the same time possessing Michael's trademark jazz flavour. The result is a record that coalesces the best of the jazz and electronic worlds into one seamless composition spanning ethereal jazz-breaks, introspective 2-step, sax-driven power ambient and world-building, story-telling electronica. 


Working alongside Butterz Sound’s Elijah (who has been mentoring Michael), the 23-year-old has also teamed-up with BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year semi-finalist, musical director of Oxford University Jazz Orchestra and long-standing collaborator Alex Wilson who co-wrote and played saxophone on the intro and outro of the record. Being the product of two rigorous years worth of work, the album reveals the mind of a musician with impeccable attention to detail and conflicting internal thoughts.

Third Culture arrives as the inaugural release on Michael’s Vasuki Sound label; an imprint run by a close circle of friends (all talented young creatives in their respective fields) and with an ethos of nurturing genuine undiscovered talent for years to come. Releases will be infrequent and thoughtfully curated; music with a strong focus on melody, harmony and cerebral production, built for both the dancefloor and the comfort of your own home.

PREMIERE: Michael Diamond - Lamentations

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Future Bubblers present Michael Diamond with Alex Wilson - 29 March 2023

bits of jazz, bass, dancehall, techno, in-between and beyond.

HÖR | Michael Diamond

A Way of Listening (feat. Alex Wilson & George Lloyd-Owen)

Placid Wakefulness

Reverse Entropy

Reverse Entropy (feat. Alex Wilson)

Turning and Turning

Rinse FM Podcast

Phonica Records Takeover: Michael Diamond - 16 December 2024

The multifaceted talent Michael Diamond steps up for the next edition to our Off The Record mix series with a selection of bass driven leftfield club sounds. Off the back of his excellent EP "Placid Wakefulness" on his own Vasuki Sound imprint, which closed out the artists 2024 to much critical acclaim, we reached out to the South East Londoner for a mix. With a sound that draws elements which would stretch from  the likes of Music From Memory all the way to Hessle Audio Michael has deemed himself unique in production but also very much so in his DJ sets. With a massively expansive taste we knew he would be a perfect edition to Off The Record. With a more club focused mix delving into the UK techy and bass vibe it gives us an example of Michael Diamond at peak time. We had a brief chat with Michael about his mix and what he has coming up in 2025!

Off The Record Mix Series 54: Michael Diamond

A collection of sunny house tunes - including some of my own productions. Inspired heavily by Jazz.

Ft. Andres, Sable Blanc, Never Dull, Late Nite Tuff Guy, Loods, Moon Boots, and myself amongst others.

Jazz Series #001

August edition - some chilled vibes in this one. Enjoy!

Features some beautiful productions from Tour Maubourg, Roneus, Never Dull, Liem, Intr0beatz, Meowsn', Tech Support and Deejay Astral amongst others!

Jazz Series #002

3rd edition of le Jazz Series. Enjoy some beautiful music!

Jazz Series #003

The fourth installment - plenty of unreleased stuff. Enjoy!

Jazz Series #004

Belated 5th edition of the mix series I'm doing. This one is heavily disco-flavoured (hence the name). Enjoy!

Jazz Series #005: Disco Edition

6th Edition - I return to the usual more mellow jazzy textures with this one. Enjoy!

Jazz Series #006

My set at @Simple-Oxford, warming things up for @tim-gore, @RossFromFriends and @James-Weston. 30th November 2019.
Ended up being quite a heavy set with a bit of my own techno productions in there. Enjoy this ride!

Diamond Live At Simple Pres. Ross From Friends

Number 7 with plenty of unreleased musics. 
Love,
Diamond















P.S. The careful listeners amongst you will hear more than just music ; )

Jazz Series #007

A1 from Hal's EP. 
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