CHARMIAN DEVI — Announcing the 'Diamond Hour' video plus debut album news

Charmian Devi will be a wonderful new musical discovery, a revelation for many, when she releases her debut album in the Spring of 2026. She's a rare, special and fascinating natural gem of an artist and we think you'll love her beguiling, striking, memorable music. Here's a taster intro and video for you...

Key points

• Charmian Devi is to release her debut album Diamond Hour (expected April 2026 TBC)
• The tracks were recorded in Montreal and Ottawa, Canada, in New York State, and at EastSide Sound, Lower East Side, Manhattan, NYC, mostly across the period 2019-2025
• The album features top musicians including Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan), Dan Hickey (B-52’s, Cyndi Lauper, They Might Be Giants), Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group), Connor Kennedy (Steely Dan), Brian Marsella (John Zorn), and Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth)
• Producers include Charmian Devi herself, Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan) and Marc Urselli (Laurie Anderson, Nick Cave, Lou Reed, John Zorn)
• The video (below) for the song Diamond Hour is due out as a taster on 30th January 2026

Introducing Charmian Devi

Charmian Devi was the lead singer/songwriter of a cutting edge Canadian punk band based in Vancouver. They toured relentlessly on the North West circuit through Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver and across Canada.

The end of her first band sadly coincided with the tragic death of Charmian's husband. It was at this dark and harrowing time that she relocated to London UK for two years to rebuild her life. Charmian performed with a new band in London clubs.

She later returned to Canada and then emerged once again, after a period of reflection, as a songwriter and musician stronger and more powerful than ever before.

She began recording new songs in Canada, and then moved to New York where she recorded the majority of the songs that make up her sublime forthcoming album Diamond Hour.

Charmian Devi on her life

“I’m a singer/writer originally from Montreal, Canada. I was born in Montreal, but raised in Québec City. I grew up in the Québécois French culture amid deep snow, loud bars and unusual characters. My musical roots began with an eccentric, well-educated British father who would come home with the latest British and American music albums, as well as American folk song recordings. I was hooked to music from these early days and vowed to write lyrics from the age of eight, scribbling bits of poetry to my best friend. Once I committed to a life in the arts, I never looked back and have stumbled through many a sordid tale to arrive at this point. I am a writer and singer to the core and cannot seem to stop. Music drives me, heals me and keeps me alive. After spending time in Vancouver, then Montreal, New York, and London, I now live in Brighton, UK.” – Charmian Devi

Charmian Devi on 'Diamond Hour' (the track)

“Diamond Hour is a vibrant track that reflects on the growing violence and chaos of modern times, and speaks of the need to rise above, speak out and transform the heightened oppressive authoritarian world we live in, to work for freedom, not false ideologies, to get free and stay free.” – Charmian Devi

Tony Garnier and Marc Urselli on Charmian Devi

“Her songs are raw, intuitive and in tune with the times.” – Tony Garnier, musician & producer

“I’ve really enjoyed producing Charmian. There are fewer and fewer artists today that play inspired and raw. Her music speaks the truth and she puts all of herself into her songs.” – Marc Urselli, producer

'Diamond Hour' — The Video

Video due out 30th January 2026...

'Diamond Hour' — Track Credits

• Written by Charmian Devi
• Engineered in Kerhonkson, New York by Dave Nelson
• Produced by Charmian Devi and Tony Garnier
• Backing vocals recorded at Tony Garnier’s place in Peekskill, New York
• Lead Guitar parts, Organ, and Trumpet Sounds added by Charmian Devi in New York City
• Mixed by Mario Schoening in New York City

Musicians playing on Diamond Hour, the track:

• Charmian Devi - Vocals, Rhythm and Lead Guitar, Organ, Trumpet Sounds
• Connor Kennedy (Steely Dan) - Second Guitar

• Dan Hickey (B-52’s, Cyndi Lauper, They Might Be Giants) - Drums and Percussion

• Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan) - Upright Bass

'Diamond Hour' — Track Lyrics

Charmian Devi — Images

Charmian Devi's Diamond Hour — ​ Release Details

Video — Diamond Hour video due for release 30th January 2026

Album — Diamond Hour digital album release expected April 2026 TBC

Label: Torn Shade

For interviews, further info & requests to hear the album...

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