Little over a year ago, you had a better chance of spotting Jacob dancing at The Beat than performing at The Zoo, launching his debut LP on the eve of Valley Fiesta. But in that short time, Jacob has firmly established himself on Brisbane's local music scene with his prodigious piano skills and instantly memorable vocal sound.
In the densely-populated parade of contemporary singer/songwriters, the word "unique" can rarely be used with any real meaning. Love it or hate it, Diefenbach's voice hits mighty close to the mark:
"Once in a while you’ll come across an artist that makes you turn your head sideways like the RCA Victor dog."
(Whitesides, www.singleoftheday.com)
