A typical day doesn't exist for 20-year-old Kristin Diable. After today's breakfast, her guitarist came over and they pelted out a new song. From there, it was on to Union Square for some fruit. Tomorrow, she plans on running errands around town to get CD orders out. Then it's on to book gigs for the band she manages. Soon she'll try to resume college, but that's a ways off for now. In the meantime — well, there is no meantime.

"I really like reading, and people watching, and hanging out with all the eccentric people that constantly come into your life in New York City," she says. "Though, alone time is invaluable."

Life hasn't been anything near typical since she left Baton Rouge for New York City in January. A few months later, she began recording her new album, which will be released shortly. And although the young songstress is busy as ever, she's happy to see her newest project getting finished.

"The whole approach to this CD is so drastically different than the last," says Diable. "Most importantly, I had production ideas and sounds in my head when going into this one."

"I'm a much more seasoned musician and writer than I was the last time around and you can hear it on the CD," says Diable. "The layers, the structures, all just more evolved. More emotive, more true to what I was trying to say, and less lost in the conversion from head to sound." The songs, says Diable, revolve around the various capacities of love.

"Love doesn't necessarily have to be about relationships - sexual relationships, anyway. It's really the skeleton for most things in life that people care about."

And it's because of the distinctive tunes she's spreading across the country that more companies are requesting press kits, and she keeps booking regular gigs. The music scene in New York City, specifically, has definitely helped Diable reached a heightened popularity. She says there are plenty of opportunities out there that she's just delving into.

"Everything is progressing, constantly. Some days it's harder to see it than others, but on a regular basis there are always really good, tangible reminders to keep going and doing exactly what I'm doing right now," Diable adds.

Diable has been able to share the stage with acts such as Tanner Walle, Daniel Lee, Joe Beleznay, Katie Haverly, and Poor Harvey, just to a name a few. She's also working on a cover song of "Be My Husband" by Nina Simone.

"I feel fucking blessed that not only do I get to do what I absolutely adore doing, but along the way I get to meet the most fantastic people who I respect and admire. I've meet some really good friends from playing shows together, and also been graced to hear some of the best music out there. It does my heart well to be involved in such goodness."

Diable added that the New York City public library has become a "gem" to her because she can loan CDs from there. Currently in her stereo have been: Leonard Cohen, Jethro Tull, Ani DiFranco, Rolling Stones, Robert Johnson, Duke Ellington, Donovan and Jeff Buckley.

Still, living in the Big Apple has its downsides, and Diable isn't afraid to admit it.

"There are too many people," she says, adding that in the music business, there are just as many untalented people trying to make it as those who have talent.

Diable said that she has noticed that people don't stay before or after the band they came to see. "I miss sharing bills with other musicians you admire and wanted to play with, though sometimes it does work out that way."

Of course she misses being home, too. Still, Diable wouldn't trade the tribulations and excitements of life in New York City for anything.

"I couldn't ever grow without things challenging me. So, I love New York for that," she says. "That's why I need to be here. I decided to stay here for good, actually."

"Aside from music, I'm just living a lot. Seeing things, learning things, trying things I was unfamiliar with before. From people to events, and all in between. It's really good for me, as a person and as a writer."
Personally, Diable has enjoyed the city because of the social life she has that's growing. I asked her to tell us about her craziest New York City memory so far.

"Sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll," she replied. "Those three words sum up the night, and they'll have to because it was in fact SO crazy, I don't recall most of it. I just remember key things, as stated."

"Life is for living. But all things in moderation and proper proportion. I'm really much more of a sit and home, eat ice cream with someone you love kind of girl. I'm also very curious about other things," she adds.

So although the experience of moving and putting out an album has been terrifying yet amazing for Diable, she does have one facet of her life that gives her the unconditional love she needs to keep plugging at her work. Diable says that her fans have remained a much-needed support for her.

"They are phenomenal," she says. "Some of the people who listen are just so huge in passing on the music. It never ceases to amaze me. I am incredibly grateful for that. It really makes all the difference."

And with a growing team of publicity representatives, the acoustic melodies she has belted out just keep spreading. Especially due to the success of her web site.

"I'm a huge supporter of spreading music online, as it really opens up the sounds to many more people than every would have heard it before."

What's next for Diable? She says she plans on touring around the northeast, though she hopes to soon go across the country. In addition, Diable jokes that she'll hopefully recover from the debt she's gotten herself into due to the record and the cost of living in New York City.

"But otherwise, finding good band members and just writing more and more. Getting better at my craft, maturing, figuring it all out, or at least more of it," she added. "Also, be expecting to see and hear more from me on piano. As soon as I can afford it, I'm buying one so that I can actually practice all the songs I've written on it."

For more information visit: www.kristindiable.com