Alela Diane

The Profile

Alela Diane is an American singer-songwriter from Nevada City, California, known for intimate, acoustic folk albums such as The Pirate's Gospel.

Born and raised in Nevada City, California. The Pirate's Gospel began as home demos recorded with the help of her father. Early touring included shows with Joanna Newsom and Akron/Family. The Pirate's Gospel was first released on Holocene Music and reissued by the French label Fargo.

DeBaser hosts a close, admiring review of Alela Diane's The Pirate's Gospel. The review emphasizes her Nevada City roots, intimate home-demo origins and folk storytelling. The album is praised for its austerity, vocal expression and dreamlike tracks.