Getting to Know... The Diplomat

We got a chance to catch up with The Diplomat, an indie-rock band from New Jersey. (Actually we spoke to Yuri Fain, the lead singer.) They just released This is My Mountain and they are selling it through Paypal for only $10.00. This four-piece indie band are just getting a name for themselves (though you don't want to confuse them with this band) and today you get a chance to check them out. Be sure to let us know what you think.

Interview:
Full given name: Yuri Fain
Hometown: Manalapan, NJ
MAC or PC? Both.
Favorite post-show meal: Pizza or a greasy burger.
Pre-show rituals: They vary, but usually a few beers or vodka shots.
Worst onstage mishap: Getting way too drunk and forgetting a lot of words but don't really do that anymore.

Listen to: "The Earth and Everything With It"


Take the jump to find out his favorite venue, magazine and TV show...

Favorite venue to play in: Birch Hill - when it was still there.
Favorite place to travel: Europe's awesome... i def like tropical places though.
All-time favorite music venue: Either Roseland or The Bowery. They're big but intimate.
Special skills: artist, animator, web designer, skier, occasional tennis.
Last book you read: The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck
Favorite magazine: Teen People!
Must-see TV show: Office, South Park, Simpsons...the usuals. Boo to LOST!
Last good movie you saw: Horton Hears A Who
Favorite place you have lived: I lived on a commune on a little island in Costa Rica for 3 weeks. That was pretty refreshing.
First concert ever saw: I think Eve 6 with the Marvelous 3, but Eve 6 ended up canceling during the show, so Marvelous 3 did like 2 hour set.
If you could go back in time and catch any concert, what would it be? The Beatles, obviously.
Current band/musician (besides yourself) you have been recommending to your friends: I love the direction Phantom Planet is going.
Most played song on your iPod: My iPod loves anything by David Bowie for some reason.
Best vacation spot: Hmmmm... I like a lot of different places.
Worst job you ever had: I pushed a Pepsi cart at the local flea market on weekends from like 7 am. for less than minimum wage I think.