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Personal and honest songs about non-ubiquitous topics – that’s what singer-songwriter Diana Goldberg sings about. With her music, she addresses taboo subjects like mental health or workplace abuse.

Singer Diana Goldberg is an open and optimistic person. Nevertheless, she prefers to sing about the darker sides of people. With her songs, she tackles subjects that others would label as taboo.

“The fears and thoughts in one’s head lose power when you speak them out.”

Diana Goldberg in an interview with Sound of Munich

All of the musician’s songs are born at the piano. She improvises on the keys and searches for fitting melodies. In just a few minutes, a new song comes to life. Her music usually emerges from situations where she tries to understand her own perspective or that of another person.

Diana Goldberg doesn’t want to judge anyone and always aims to present the whole situation. After this initial step on the path to a new song, she meets her producer. Together, they develop the beat, produce it collaboratively, and finally, complete the song together.

The Personal Challenge as a Goal

The singer-songwriter aims to remain as open as possible with her music. She writes her songs with the goal of bringing herself joy. Her music inspires her to rethink things, and the songs are meant to help her become a more open person. At the same time, she processes her daily life through her music. The singer uses her music to challenge herself.

FYI – A Song About Sexual Harassment

In Diana Goldberg’s song FYI, the theme is workplace harassment. Before releasing the track, the singer was nervous because the song is personal and honest to her. For this reason, she initially didn’t want to share “FYI” with the world.

“Actually, this was a song that helped me a lot.”

Diana Goldberg in an interview with Sound of Munich

However, she did release the song because she wants to use her music to help others and make their lives easier.

BLACKBLUEYELLOW

The song that makes the musician proudest is BLACKBLUEYELLOW, which she released at the end of July. The song is about perfectionism, a topic that has preoccupied her for a long time. The singer herself struggles with her own high standards. With BLACKBLUEYELLOW, Diana Goldberg wanted to package her own feelings as honestly as possible.

“Better, better, better, best. You always have to become better and better than you already are; it’s never good enough as you are right now.”
Diana Goldberg in an interview with Sound of Munich

This leads to one’s own thoughts destroying themselves and eventually leaving bruises, according to Diana. Hence the name of the song: the colors represent bruises. Even though it wasn’t easy for the songwriter to write this song, she thoroughly enjoyed the process.

Her Pre-Performance Ritual

Diana Goldberg’s Crew consists of her closest friends, which creates a strong sense of camaraderie. Before the performance, they each have their moment of solitude, a moment of calm before the storm. They gather in a circle and cherish the fact that it’s about the team rather than the music and the songs. They look into each other’s eyes and feel the unity, knowing they can achieve anything together.

“Now it’s starting, and it’s all about us. It’s meant for us to have fun and the greatest time.”

Diana Goldberg in an interview with Sound of Munich

2021 was good, 2022 will be better

The year 2021 was full of surprises for the musician. She entered the year with no expectations and couldn’t imagine what lay ahead. Her songs made it into major playlists, such as the New Music Friday Playlist. Additionally, she performed at the Reeperbahn Festival and had the opportunity to perform in front of large audiences. Her next single won’t be released in January, as expected, but in February. This time, it will have a different sound than what we’re used to from her. Furthermore, we can look forward to her EP and merchandise. So, we are eager to see what the year 2022 has in store for the singer-songwriter.

– M94.5 MEDIASCHOOL BAYERN

 

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They are now an integral part of Munich’s stages. But how did the musicians get their start? For the Young People’s Page, artists have delved into their photo albums. Today: Diana Goldberg.

In the beginning, there were ear piercings. At least that’s what Diana Goldberg talks about when asked about her musical beginnings. The ear piercings, which the musician desperately wanted as a child, were allowed by her parents on one condition: if she won a piano competition, she could get them. With the promise of that reward in mind, Diana practiced hard – and she won. Her journey with music continued, of course. Initially, it involved piano and classical pieces, but very soon, Diana ventured to the microphone. She began making music with her brother, then performed with different groups or as a solo artist. During her stays abroad, including in Leeds, she continued to work on her own lyrics and her voice. Since completing her Master’s degree in nutrition science, she has been focusing on music. In collaboration with producer Joseph Feinstein, whom she has known since her youth, she released the single “All Or Nothing” in February. Many more are set to follow. She’s no longer working towards ear piercings; instead, she participates in song competitions and was even among the finalists for the Band of the Year 2020 by the SZ Young People’s Page.

Max Fluder – Süddeutsche Zeitung

]]> Band of the week https://diana-goldberg.com/2020/12/13/band-of-the-week/ Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:00:21 +0000 http://diana-goldberg.com/?p=4036 25-year-old singer takes a completely different direction with her new single!

Music is also the freedom to dare something new. And that it’s worth undergoing change is something Diana Goldberg, 25, can tell you a lot about. The musician released the single “Occupy Your Mind” last Friday, marking the first step in a new direction, in collaboration with Berlin-based producer Joseph Feinstein. The song electrifies, captivates with its almost mysteriously intricate beat, and the voice that seems to hover over the tones. While listening, you often find yourself in the familiar and yet constantly surprised: new notes, a change in vocal tone, loud, soft, fast, slow. Only seconds in between.

The idea for the song goes back to an encounter that is a bit in the past, underlining what is important to Diana in songwriting: empathy. At a friend’s birthday, she meets a young woman with narcissistic traits, “who constantly wanted to be in the spotlight,” says Diana. Interacting with her proves to be complicated, and tears flow from the young woman. Diana tries to put herself in her shoes, to understand how the woman must feel and think, even to somehow protect her. These considerations gave rise to “Occupy Your Mind”; the title itself could be from the “perspective of a narcissist.”

However, before Diana starts writing lyrics, she often begins with harmonies. She thinks from the sound, from the instrument. Diana comes from a Russian-German family. She took piano lessons from a young age – with a certain amount of discipline and ambition. As she grew older, she created more and more freedom in music. First, she moved away from the scores, began experimenting and songwriting, transitioned from her brother’s band to singing, and meandered through the Munich music scene. “When I heard myself on the radio for the first time, a dream came true,” she says. Her sound gradually evolved.

About a year ago, Diana completed her Master’s in Health Studies, and since then, she has been focusing on music. The pandemic has only strengthened her commitment, giving her the opportunity to focus even more. After negative experiences with producers, she found a reliable partner in Joseph. She says, “We just have our sound.” The song “Occupy Your Mind” was nominated for the German Songwriting Awards in the Pop category. More singles are set to follow after this one. Diana says, “2021 is going to be an awesome year.”

Max Fluder – Süddeutsche Zeitung

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