Diane Birch

Musician

Forfans of soul, gospel, piano-led singer-songwriter music and vintage-inspired pop
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The Profile

American singer-songwriter and pianist known for soul- and gospel-influenced albums including Bible Belt (2009), Speak a Little Louder (2013) and Nous (2016).

Raised in a family headed by an Adventist pastor and exposed primarily to gospel music; gained attention on MySpace and signed to S-Curve Records before releasing her debut Bible Belt (2009). Later records include Speak a Little Louder and the self-produced Nous (2016); reviews note a move to Berlin.

Two DeBaser reviews highlight Diane Birch's warm, gospel- and soul-infused songwriting and piano-driven voice. 'Bible Belt' (2009) is praised as a remarkable debut; 'Nous' (2016) is described as a strong, self-produced return to form.

Notable Quotes

❝ Raised on bread and gospel, with practically no contact with popular culture due to her father's wishes, an Adventist pastor whose work required him and his family to move around the globe, Diane Birch is a talented singer-songwriter and pianist who, in 2009, after gaining attention on MySpace and signing a contract with S-Curve Records, released "Bible Belt", a remarkable debut album entirely written and composed by her.