Dominique and the Diamonds

Dominique and the Diamonds arrive with a timeless confidence that belies their brief tenure—a northeast Los Angeles outfit led by Colombian‑American singer‑songwriter Dominique Gomez, whose voice anchors a California country‑rock sound that feels both cosmic and classic. Their new album, Honky Tonk Queen, due June 26th 2026, summons the spirit of the long-lost 1970s Sunset Strip and Laurel Canyon era, weaving sun‑baked desert noir with coastal cowgirl romance into a record that’s as reverent as it is revelatory. The record stitches vintage country storytelling to shimmering, reverb‑kissed pedal steel guitars and harmonies that recall the warmth of golden era West Coast recordings. Throughout, Gomez’s voice is the album’s lodestar—often likened to Linda Ronstadt for its nostalgic clarity and emotional directness—possessing power, grit, and an honesty that stops a room. It’s the kind of voice that makes listeners forget their plans and lean in, seeking the next line. Though Dominique and the Diamonds have only been active on the scene for a year, they’ve quickly captured the attention of fans and critics alike. Their sound draws openly from classic acts—the Flying Burrito Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt—yet Honky Tonk Queen never feels imitative; it reinterprets those influences through a distinctly contemporary lens, where cosmic textures meet down‑to‑earth storytelling. Photos by Eddie Sleven