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Alela Diane Returns with Band on New Album 'Who's Keeping Time'

publication · 2026-05-21

Alela Diane has released her seventh album, 'Who's Keeping Time', following the death of folk legend Michael Hurley. The album marks her first collaboration with a band in years, recorded in five days on her attic with friends. The single 'Dusty Roses' is accompanied by a live attic session video.

Key facts

  • Alela Diane's seventh album 'Who's Keeping Time' is released.
  • The album was inspired by the death of Michael Hurley.
  • Michael Hurley died a year ago at age 83.
  • Diane recorded with a band for the first time in years.
  • The album was recorded in five days on Diane's attic.
  • 15 songs were recorded, 11 made the final album.
  • The single 'Dusty Roses' has a live attic session video.
  • Band members include Danny Austin-Manning, Sebastian Owens, Anna Tivel, Peter Lalish, Kati Claborn, and Luke Ydstie.

Entities

Artists

  • Alela Diane
  • Michael Hurley
  • Danny Austin-Manning
  • Sebastian Owens
  • Anna Tivel
  • Peter Lalish
  • Kati Claborn
  • Luke Ydstie

Locations

  • Portland

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