Listening Now : Diaphane – God Ain’t A Man And Ain’t Ain’t In The Dictionary

Diaphane, the queer-country/indie-rock outfit rooted in Rapid City, South Dakota, dropped a mind-bender with their recent single: God Ain’t A Man And Ain’t Ain’t In The Dictionary. This isn’t just a contender for the 2023 Song Title Olympics; the sonic feast is just as tantalizing. Blending indie folk and country vibes, they throw in a dash of 70s glam a la T-Rex and David Bowie, then sprinkle shoegaze magic on top – and no, it’s not a mishmash. It’s a darn catchy jam, a mesmerizing medley of sounds and genres that’ll sneak right into your cerebral cortex. In the production corner, Joe Reinhardt (of Hop Along, Modern Baseball, Joyce Manor fame) mixed the concoction, while Ryan Schwabe (known for his work with Beach Bunny, The Districts, Tierra Whack) masterfully fine-tuned the sonic potion.