DIÈZE

For more than a decade, Diego Leyder has been shaping the sound and dynamic of the acclaimed rock combo, BRNS. In parallel, he has developed various musical projects with Dièze and Fondry, proposing a more experimental approach in his music.

After the two self-produced EPs released digitally in 2016 and 2018, his first album 'Hometapes #3' released in May 2023, Dièze has just released his new album, ‘Équilibre‘.

Written at home instinctively, the solo guitar pieces on this album form a shape-shifting collection whose common denominator is spontaneity and sobriety. The voluntary simplicity shows in the writing phase, in the arrangements and in the production choices but also in the recording process, which was done mostly in one take, without overdubs.

From a bewitching lullaby to a light waltz, from a wild cavalcade to a western movie soundtrack and spacey moments, these eleven tracks celebrate eclecticism, testifying the versatility of the composer and evoking at times the music of Dustin Wong, Steve Reich or The Durutti Column.

For the first time, Diego invited other musiciens to support the electric guitar with a cello, a double bass, a clarinet and a vibraphone.  Aurélie Muller (Soy Un Caballo, Blondy Brownie, Trésor, River Into Lake) et Nicholas Yates (Fondry, One Horse Land, Thomas Champagne Trio) are adding textures and colours without spoiling the minimalist intention.

Recorded by Laszlo Umbreit (Sub Rosa), mixed by Clément Marion (joiejoiejoie, Ada Oda, David Numwami) and mastered by Lionel Laquerrière (Geysir, Yann Tiersen), 'Équilibre' will be released on 12 September on dear.deer.records in Belgium and Figures Libres in France.