I’ve fallen hard for the raw confessional lyrics and sweet ethereal voice of Brisbane singer-songwriter Diefenbach. He sent me his song “Loser” this week, a cut from his sophomore album Missing Person, and I just can’t stop playing it.

It seems I should have discovered this Queensland talent some time ago. He’s won a bunch of cabaret awards and performed alongside Kate Miller-Heidke, Paul Capsis, and The Dresden Dolls. There’s a gorgeous sense of theatre to his music, but it doesn’t feel as dated and affected as some showtunes do.

I’m really keen to hear more, so I’ll make sure to post a review of Missing Person up here when I get my hands on the disc. But before then I wanted to make sure you all know about Diefenbach’s album tour. He’ll play a string of acoustic shows in Melbourne bookended by full band sets in Sydney and Brisbane. On the strength of this one incredible song I have no hesitation urging you all to get out and hear Diefenbach’s amazing music at the following shows!

9 February 2012 – El Rocco, Potts Point
10-12 February 2012 – The Butterfly Club, South Melbourne
16 February 2012 – The Zoo, Fortitude Valley

Image used with permission from Jake Diefenbach