Gorilla Vs. Bear posted a new single by Alela Diane from her forthcoming album ‘To Be Still’ (release date February 17, 2009/Rough Trade). Check out GVB’s Top 20 albums of 2008. One of the best lists I’ve seen so far. I especially like his picks: White Denim, Little Joy, Beach House and Department of Eagles. I’m glad he had the balls to excluded Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, Kings Of Leon and The Hold Steady. Don’t really care for Santogold.

Check out her acoustic sessions over at Daytrotter.

Download:
MP3: Alela Diane – White As Diamonds (Daytrotter Sessions)
MP3: Alela Diane – White As Diamonds

Download Alela’s debut album The Pirate's Gospel (iTunes)

It frustrates me when marginally talented artists garner the public’s attention while gifted musicians are overlooked. The primary reason for the dilemma is marketing dollars. More money=more exposure. Alela Diane is one of the most talented female singer-songwriters in the business today. The critics rave about her, but her music hasn’t received the attention that it deserves.

Alela recently lent her vocals for the Headless Heroes, a new covers project that features musicians Josh Klinghoffer, Woody Jackson, Joey Waronker, Leo Abrahams & Gus Seyffert. She was really excited about using her voice in new ways, saying “It was quite liberating to just sing! And not worry about it being my record, or it being different from the type of music that I’m used to making.” Her beautiful silky voice will not be overlooked much longer.

Download:
MP3: Headless Heroes – Just Like Honey [The Jesus & Mary Chain]
MP3: Alela Diane – Dry Grass and Shadows [Daytrotter Sessions]

Download:
Alela Diane – The Pirate's Gospel (iTunes)
The Jesus and Mary Chain – 21 Singles (iTunes)