Tristan Thompson (born May 22, 1998), known as Diamond Cafe,[1] is a recording artist from Victoria, British Columbia. While critics cite his style as a "blend of synth-pop and R&B", Thompson describes his music as "bathing in a cloud of honey on a very foggy night".[2] He has released two mid-length EPs, and one full-length album.
Diamond Cafe | |
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| Birth name | Tristan Thompson |
| Born | 22 May 1998 |
| Origin | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Soul, Synth-Pop, R&B |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | diamondcafe |
History
editEarly life
editTristan Thompson was born in Victoria, British Columbia on May 22, 1998. Thompson's first musical venture was as a Michael Jackson impersonator at age 12, busking locally on Government St. in Victoria, BC.[3]
Career
editAs the current Diamond Cafe, Thompson released his first EP, Breathe, in September 2017 to favorable reviews. Diamond Cafe has since released an additional self-titled EP, as well as a considerable library of singles. In 2023 he released Diamond Cuts, an album of re-mastered singles. He signed to Warner Music Canada in 2023. (https://ca.billboard.com/music/pop/victoria-funk-artist-diamond-cafe-signs-to-warner-music-canada)
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Breathe |
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| Diamond Cafe (EP) |
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| Say You Will |
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| Diamond Cuts |
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Singles
edit- "Nothing Looks The Same In The Light" (18 June 2018)
- "The Way You Used To Love Me" (24 November 2018)
- "Look Up 2 Love" (6 September 2019)
- "On N On" (13 November 2019)
- "What I Want The Most" (19 March 2020)
- "Good Enough" (1 April 2020)
- "Not Sorry" (18 November 2020)
- "Whatever It May Be" (25 May 2021)
- "Don't Regret (feat. Chuck Inglish)" (27 August 2021)
- "Only Us" (29 November 2021)
- "When You Can't Resist" (January 29, 2024)
- "Slowly Fading" (April 05, 2024)
References
edit- ^ "Band of the Month (August 2019) :: Diamond Café", The Zone
- ^ "TUNES: Diamond Cafe", LVL3
- ^ "THE ZONE’S BAND OF THE MONTH · DIAMOND CAFÉ", Rocktographers