Diane Cluck's music is more sophisticated than many artists of the genre. Played using acoustic guitar, piano, organ and xylophone and influenced by Satie and Kate Bush, her music also uses discordant effects and demonstrates a confident grasp of dynamics. Her song Monte Carlo appeared on the Rough Trade compilation Anti Folk Volume 1 in 2001 alongside other luminaries of the scene.

"These songs were recorded at home from 2001-2004. Spontaneous songs, not like those worked on and recreated for live shows. For me they are direct communication. I have no idea what, if anything they might mean to other people. It feels good to offer them that way. Sometimes I'm asked why or it's assumed I intend to make "lo-fi" recordings. It's really just that when the baby's coming you don't always have time to sterilize the rags. When I hear a recorded song the music rises up and out from any tape hiss, digital clicking, etc. In my experience it doesn't interfere with what's happening." Diane Cluck

“Just a voice, a guitar, and some of the most spellbinding words you’ll hear anywhere.” – Mojo

“My favorite singer/songwriter in all of New York City. I’m so happy to be alive at the same time she is because I get to see her perform. It’s her and
guitar, or her and piano, or her and harmonium. Her lyrics are so good; when I play this for people they stop doing everything and are quiet for hours after.” – Devendra Banhart