My most recent single

was written as part of Miles of Music's Imperfectionist Song Society.

The prompt given was to "write a song inspired by mythology."
I chose urban legends, which have always fascinated me.

Many of the references for this song were pulled from the visceral memories I have of reading The Big Book of Urban Legends: Adapted from the Works of Jan Harold Brunvand by Robert F. Boyd (Jr.) and Robert Loren Fleming.

I realized in beginning this song that the “Creepy Killer in the Shadows” character fell on a compelling part of the Horseshoe of Bad Men, which is to say, right opposite with the “Male Lead in Romantic Comedy Films.”


This song examines that connection and I really believe (and not just because it would be great for my streaming numbers) that every man should hear this song and consider that concept. Especially before he does something awful like sky writing or not holding his peace at a wedding.

The Grand Gesture, and Other Remarkable Legends
Evan Diem

Meet the Team

  • A regular guy

    My main passion is hanging out and wearing nice thrifted outfits. I’m known for my banana pancakes and love of sports (baseball, kickball, competitive GeoGuessr)

  • A singer/songwriter

    I write, record, and perform original songs as Evan Diem

  • A tiktok creator

    I'm kinda over it but I used to be somewhat popular back in the day

  • Musician

    I play drums & electric guitar in Honey for the Bees; former bass player for the Cosmonaut Cassettes and Low Ceilings

For many years, I’ve done a series on YouTube called Mountain Goats Monday, where I cover a @mountaingoatsmusic song on a Monday. I first started this at the end of 2014 and I am technically still doing it. This is my most recent one. It’s a song called Pigs That Ran Straightaway into the Water, Triumph Of and it’s from the album We Shall All Be Healed. I made it as part of a cover album by @theylovethemllc (go follow them and support their Kickstarter), which coincidentally kickstarted this semi-dormant series in 2024 when I participated in one of their earlier cover albums. Anyway I did this video as a lil vlog for my weekend trip to my Where I Came From. Hope you like it.
Vas ✅ ectomied #LASAKballsurgery
Vas ✅ ectomied #LASAKballsurgery
I got The Big Book of Urban Legends in the mail!! So that means it’s story time!! First up: The Hook! Stream/Purchase “The Grand Gesture, and Other Remarkable Legends” to be prepared for the next story
Happy Sunday Sinners! Hell is warm and waiting but there are many potential moments of pleasure between then and now. Fill that holy hole wholly with The Grand Gesture, and Other Remarkable Legends, now available anywhere you digitally listen to music!! Link in bio!
The Grand Gesture and Other Remarkable Legends is out now and it won’t fix your life but you can listen to it!!! On all platforms especially Evandiem[dot]bandcamp[dot]com! #indie #indierock #independentmusician
Why did I give my new single such a long, tedious name? Well, there’s an answer to that and this is it. Presave link in my bio! Song is out tomorrow!!!! Tell all your friends AND enemies! They might hate you and still hav good taste 🤷🏽‍♂️ #indiemusic #independentmusician #urbanlegends #myths #indiesongwriter
Pre-save link in my bio! Stay tuned for more discussion and lyrical breakdown of “The Grand Gesture, and Other Remarkable Legends” which will be out in 2 days as the crow flies! #indie #independentmusician #singersongwriter #urbanlegends
It’s official: my first single since Distant Pulses comes out this Saturday! “The Grand Gesture, and Other Remarkable Legends” emerged from my second class with the Imperfectionist Song Society (a @milesmusiccamp joint) and it&rsq
It’s official: my first single since Distant Pulses comes out this Saturday! “The Grand Gesture, and Other Remarkable Legends” emerged from my second class with the Imperfectionist Song Society (a @milesmusiccamp joint) and it’s maybe my favorite song I’ve ever written. Definitely my favorite to perform. And hopefully it’ll be your favorite to listen to. Thank you to @lowceilingsmusic for locking in and taking this from a demo to an incredibly tight master track in like 8 days. Thank you to @amullan_stout for writing and recording a beautiful harmony part. Thank you to @toothcuts for the short notice yet tremendous collage album art. Stay tuned for a series of lyrical breakdown videos!
How to Survive the Future. Lesson 1: Stocks and Bonds #finances #stocks #bonds #soup #comedy
I have so many things I’ve done that I wanna post pics of but it all takes work and what’s easy rn is Huji pics of my Christmas outfit. 📸 - my cousin @by_alexys 🐶 - BMO
I have so many things I’ve done that I wanna post pics of but it all takes work and what’s easy rn is Huji pics of my Christmas outfit. 📸 - my cousin @by_alexys 🐶 - BMO
For many years, I’ve done a series on YouTube called Mountain Goats Monday, where I cover a @mountaingoatsmusic song on a Monday. I first started this at the end of 2014 and I am technically still doing it. This is my most recent one. It’
Vas ✅ ectomied #LASAKballsurgery
I got The Big Book of Urban Legends in the mail!! So that means it’s story time!! First up: The Hook! Stream/Purchase “The Grand Gesture, and Other Remarkable Legends” to be prepared for the next story
Happy Sunday Sinners! Hell is warm and waiting but there are many potential moments of pleasure between then and now. Fill that holy hole wholly with The Grand Gesture, and Other Remarkable Legends, now available anywhere you digitally listen to musi
The Grand Gesture and Other Remarkable Legends is out now and it won’t fix your life but you can listen to it!!! On all platforms especially Evandiem[dot]bandcamp[dot]com! #indie #indierock #independentmusician
Why did I give my new single such a long, tedious name? Well, there’s an answer to that and this is it. Presave link in my bio! Song is out tomorrow!!!! Tell all your friends AND enemies! They might hate you and still hav good taste 🤷🏽‍♂
Pre-save link in my bio! Stay tuned for more discussion and lyrical breakdown of “The Grand Gesture, and Other Remarkable Legends” which will be out in 2 days as the crow flies! #indie #independentmusician #singersongwriter #urbanlegends
It’s official: my first single since Distant Pulses comes out this Saturday! “The Grand Gesture, and Other Remarkable Legends” emerged from my second class with the Imperfectionist Song Society (a @milesmusiccamp joint) and it&rsq
How to Survive the Future. Lesson 1: Stocks and Bonds #finances #stocks #bonds #soup #comedy
I have so many things I’ve done that I wanna post pics of but it all takes work and what’s easy rn is Huji pics of my Christmas outfit. 📸 - my cousin @by_alexys 🐶 - BMO

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