California-based and female-fronted band Mama Said recently caught my attention with their newest single “Diamonds & Cigarettes” – a delicious earworm of a track that immediately gives off Fleetwood Mac vibes. Produced by Jim McGorman (Goo Goo Dolls, Weezer, Gwen Stefani), “Diamonds & Cigarettes” opens with the shimmering note of an ’80s synth and the light tap of a bass before diving headlong into a retro-classic rock soundscape, blending a deep nostalgia with a modern-pop edge and creating what the group dubs a “new classic rock.” Needless to say, I was super keen to find out more about this group, the inspiration behind the song, and learn what it’s leading up to… and they were kind enough to sit down for an interview. Read below for more insight from band members La...