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Live at Murmrr Theatre Out Now
Nov 17, 2022
By Joey Arnone
DIIV have released a new live album, Live at Murmrr Theatre. The album is a compilation of live recordings from their 2017 performance at Brooklyn’s Murmrr. It features tracks from the band’s first two albums, Oshin and Is The Is Are, and includes covers of Alex G’s “Hollow” and My Bloody Valentine’s “When You Sleep.” DIIV have also shared a live performance video of their song “Dopamine.” More
Due Out Digitally on June 24 and Physically on August 19
May 02, 2022
By Joey Arnone
DIIV have announced a 10th anniversary reissue of their debut album, Oshin. The reissue will feature the original album in addition to a second LP of demos, live performances, and a previously unreleased track, as well as a retrospective booklet and a poster. It will be out digitally on June 24, and will receive a physical limited edition vinyl release on August 19 via Captured Tracks. More
Issue 68 Out Now and Also Includes Julien Baker, Wolf Alice, Tegan and Sara, Arlo Parks, Fleet Foxes, Jessie Ware, Shamir, Lucy Dacus, Valerie June, David Byrne, Julian Casablancas, and Much More
Apr 21, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Japanese Breakfast and HAIM on the two covers and is another edition of The Protest Issue, which examines the intersection of music and politics and features musicians photographed with protest signs of their own making. More
Plus Sons of Kemet, CHAI, Storefront Church, POND, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Apr 02, 2021
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone and Emma Goad)
Welcome to the 12th Songs of the Week of 2021. In the nation was gripped (or more accurately, traumatized) by the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd. More
As We Pass Due Out May 21 via Sargent House
Apr 01, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Storefront Church (the Los Angeles-based band led by Lukas Frank) have announced their debut album, As We Pass, due out May 21 on Sargent House. They have shared the album’s lead single, titled “After the Alphabets,” which features Cole Smith of DIIV. More
Plus Stream the New Albums from DIIV, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Wilco, Chromatics, that dog., Lightning Dust, and Danny Brown
Oct 04, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Angel Olsen released a new album, All Mirrors, today via Jagjaguwar and it’s our Album of the Week. Find more info on the album here. Also here are streams of other notable albums released today: DIIV, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Wilco, Chromatics, that dog., Lightning Dust, and Danny Brown. More
Deceiver Out Now via Captured Tracks
Oct 04, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
DIIV have released a new album, Deceiver, today via Captured Tracks. Now that the album is out, you can stream the whole thing below. Also below are the band’s upcoming tour dates. More
Plus Brittany Howard, Julien Chang, Georgia, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Sep 20, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to another Songs of the Week. We’ve got a Top 11 this week, we couldn’t quite narrow it down to a Top 10. And #1 could’ve very easily been any of the Top 3. More
Deceiver Due Out October 4 via Captured Tracks
Sep 18, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
DIIV are releasing a new album, Deceiver, on October 4 via Captured Tracks. Now they have shared another song from the album, “Blankenship,” via a video for the tight shoegaze track. More
Plus Lana Del Rey, Elbow, Thom Yorke, First Aid Kit, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Aug 23, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to another Songs of the Week. It was another incredibly strong week for new songs. Last week we ended up with a Top 12, instead of our usual Top 10, and here we are again, except this time with a Top 13. Like last week, there are also a whole lot of honorable mentions. More
Deceiver Due Out October 4 via Captured Tracks
Aug 22, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
DIIV are releasing a new album, Deceiver, on October 4 via Captured Tracks. Previously they shared its first single, “Skin Game” (which was one of our Songs of the Week). Now they have shared another song from it, “Taker.” More
Plus Metronomy, DIIV, Chance The Rapper + Ben Gibbard, Tegan and Sara, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Jul 26, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to another Songs of the Week. It was another strong week for new tracks. There are some repeat offenders (artists who have had previous Songs of the Week in recent months), some newbies, and a surprising collaboration. More
Deceiver Due Out October 4 via Captured Tracks
Jul 24, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
DIIV have announced a new album, Deceiver, and shared its first single, “Skin Game.” They have also announced some fall tour dates. More
Plus Live Tracks from Supergroup Shitfather
Oct 08, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Brooklyn-based indie record label Captured Tracks is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a two-volume compilation featuring classic tracks, rarities, and unreleased tracks from Mac DeMarco, Wild Nothing (featuring Michelle Williams), The Soft Moon, and others. More
Ordinary Corrupt Human Love Out Now via ANTI-
Aug 01, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Deafheaven released a new album, Ordinary Corrupt Human Love, last month via ANTI-. Now they have shared a video for “Night People.” The song and video both feature Chelsea Wolfe. They have also announced some new tour dates for this fall, a co-headlining tour with DIIV. More
Issue 57 Also Includes Interview with Lush, Primal Scream, John Carpenter, Frightened Rabbit, Underworld, Yeasayer, Frankie Cosmos, Julien Baker, Cat's Eyes, School of Seven Bells, Parquet Courts, Fear of Men, Minor Victories, Kevin Morby, and More
May 06, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our May/June 2016 issue (out May, June, and into July), which has shipped out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon. It will also soon be available digitally via Under the Radar‘s app, and the magazine apps Zinio, Readly, and Readbug. The issue features M83 on the cover. More
August 5 - 7 in San Francisco, Lineup Also Includes Beach House, Ryan Adams, Duran Duran, The Last Shadow Puppets, Foals, Peaches, Kevin Morby, Lana
Apr 05, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Outside Lands have announced their 2016 lineup. The festival goes down August 5 - 7 at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Highlights of the lineup include Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Air, Grimes, Sufjan Stevens, Beach House, Ryan Adams, Duran Duran, The Last Shadow Puppets, Foals, Peaches, Kevin Morby, Lana Del Rey, DIIV, Big Grams, Julien Baker, Lionel Richie, Major Lazer, Jason Isbell, Lord Huron, Vince Staples, Years & Years, HÆLOS, POLIÇA, Ra Ra Riot, Rogue Wave, Caveman, Whitney, Miguel, and Chance the Rapper. More
Father John Misty, Kendrick Lamar, Grace Jones, Wolf Parade, Ty Segall, DIIV, Wild Nothing, Julia Holter, and Many Others Set for Los Angeles Fest in Au
Mar 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
FYF Fest has announced its 2016 lineup and it’s another impressive one. The event is due to take place August 27 and 28 at LA Sports Arena and Exposition Park. Saturday will be headlined by Kendrick Lamar and Tame Impala and Sunday will be headlined by LCD Soundsystem (who seem to be playing every festival this year) and Grace Jones. More
Is the Is Are Out Now via Captured Tracks
Feb 22, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
DIIV released their sophomore album, Is the Is Are, back at the beginning of the month via Captured Tracks. Now the band have announced some new tour dates, which are below. Also DIIV (frontman Zachary Cole Smith and Colin Caulfield) have covered the late Elliott Smith’s “Ballad of Big Nothing,” from Smith’s 1997 album Either/Or. More
Is the Is Are Due Out February 5 via Captured Tracks
Jan 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
DIIV are releasing their somewhat awkwardly titled sophomore album, Is the Is Are, next Friday, February 5, via Captured Tracks. Now you can stream the whole thing below via The Guardian, who premiered it. More
Is the Is Are Due Out February 5 via Captured Tracks
Jan 21, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
DIIV are releasing their somewhat awkwardly titled sophomore album, Is the Is Are, on February 5 via Captured Tracks. Now they have shared the album’s title track, “Is the Is Are.” They’ve also announced some album release residencies in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. Check out the song and the dates below.
Is the Is Are Due Out February 5, 2016 via Captured Tracks
Dec 14, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Over the weekend a new song by DIIV was posted to Soundcloud. “Under the Sun” is taken from the band’s somewhat awkwardly titled sophomore album, Is the Is Are, which is due out February 5, 2016 via Captured Tracks. More
Is the Is Are Due Out February 5, 2016 via Captured Tracks
Nov 23, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Over the weekend a new song by DIIV was posted to Soundcloud. “Mire (Grant’s Song)” is taken from the band’s somewhat awkwardly titled sophomore album, Is the Is Are, which is due out February 5, 2016 via Captured Tracks. The song first premiered on the Mexico City radio station Ibero 90.9 FM (the band was performing in the city over the weekend). More
Is the Is Are Due Out February 5, 2016 via Captured Tracks
Nov 04, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
This morning a new song by DIIV, the shoegazey “Bent (Roi’s Song),” showed up on Spotify. When we posted it we wondered if the details of their album would be announced soon and sure enough they were. The somewhat awkwardly titled Is the Is Are is now due out February 5, 2016 via Captured Tracks. More
Is the Is Are Due At Some Point via Captured Tracks
Nov 04, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Back in April DIIV announced that their second album, the somewhat awkwardly titled Is the Is Are, will be coming out this fall via Captured Tracks. Since then there’s been mainly radio silence. Months went by and no songs from the album had been shared and a more exact release date still has yet to be confirmed, putting into question whether it will be a 2015 release after all. More
Is the Is Are Due At Some Point via Captured Tracks
Sep 16, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Back in April DIIV announced that their second album, the somewhat awkwardly titled Is the Is Are, will be coming out this fall via Captured Tracks. Since then there’s been radio silence. No songs from the album have been shared and a more exact release date has yet to be confirmed, putting into question whether it will be a 2015 release after all. But now the band has shared a brand new song, “Dopamine,” which gives hope that Is the Is Are isn’t too far from being released. More
Tour Starts Later This Month
Sep 08, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
British shoegazing icons Ride recently reformed and have already played some U.S. dates (including Coachella). Previously they announced some September and October American dates. Now they’ve announced that DIIV and The Besnard Lakes will support them on some of their dates. More
Is the Is Are Due This Fall via Captured Tracks
Aug 03, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Back in April DIIV announced that their second album, the somewhat awkwardly titled Is the Is Are, will be coming out this fall via Captured Tracks. Since then there’s been radio silence. More
With Sunflower Bean, April 28, 2015
Apr 29, 2015
By Laura Studarus
Last night DIIV and Sunflower Bean performed at Baby’s All Right in New York. More
Due This Fall via Captured Tracks
Apr 23, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
DIIV have announced that their second album, the somewhat awkwardly titled Is the Is Are, will be coming out this fall via Captured Tracks. More
Playing Material Off Upcoming LP
May 20, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Before finishing up the follow-up to their 2012 LP Oshin, DIIV have announced plans to take their new material on the road for a short tour. More
For Possession of Heroin and Ecstasy Among Other Charges
Sep 16, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
On Friday night DIIV frontman Zachary Cole Smith was arrested alongside indie pop singer and girlfriend Sky Ferreira. More
Featuring Performances by Wild Nothing, DIIV, Beach Fossils, and More
Jul 03, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
To commemorate its fifth anniversary Brooklyn-based record label Captured Tracks has announced the CT5 Festival. More
Cram into the Band’s Practice Space
Jun 20, 2013
By Laura Studarus
At our SXSW party earlier this year, DIIV performed a new, nihilistic song called “Dirt.” More
Apr 22, 2013
By Laura Studarus
April 20 was the third day of second weekend of Coachella’s 2013 run. We sent photographer Helen Boast down to cover the action. More
Set to Headline Under the Radar's Second SXSW 2013 Party, Thursday, March 14 at Flamingo Cantina
Mar 10, 2013
By Laura Studarus
On March 14 Under the Radar will host the second of three free SXSW day parties. Leading up to the event we’re letting you know about each artist playing. Today we’re spotlighting headliners DIIV. More
Also Performing: Shout Out Louds, Foxygen, Marnie Stern, Doldrums, Caveman, Young Galaxy, Girls Names, IO Echo, Mister Lies, Young Dreams, and more
Mar 06, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Under the Radar magazine is excited to reveal the full lineups, poster, and set times for its three SXSW 2013 day parties, taking place on Wednesday March 13, Thursday March 14, and Friday March 15. Featured performers include Surfer Blood, DIIV, Small Black, Shout Out Louds, Foxygen, Poolside, Young Galaxy, Marnie Stern, Doldrums, Caveman, Girls Names, IO Echo, Mister Lies, Young Dreams, and more. More
Dec 14, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Zachary Cole Smith and his band DIIV made their network television debut performing for Dave Letterman and The Late Show. More
Bid on Autographed Protest Signs Made by Tegan and Sara, Janelle Monáe, Death Cab, Dan Deacon, James Blake, The Drums, EMA, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, and others
Oct 22, 2012
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar magazine’s Protest Auction ends tomorrow, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. EST. The auction features all of the autographed protest signs created by musicians for the magazine’s The Protest Issue, which is on newsstands now. All profits will go to the War Child charity. Musicians who are taking part include Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, The Drums, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, Tom Morello, Liars, Matthew Dear, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Menomena, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, Reggie Watts, Youth Lagoon, Zola Jesus, and many others. More
Bid on Autographed Protest Signs Made by Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, James Blake, The Drums, and others
Oct 15, 2012
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar magazine’s Protest Auction starts tomorrow at 2 p.m. EST. The auction features all of the autographed protest signs created by musicians for the magazine’s The Protest Issue, which is on newsstands now. All profits will go to the War Child charity. Musicians who are taking part include Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, The Drums, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, Tom Morello, Liars, Matthew Dear, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Menomena, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, Reggie Watts, Youth Lagoon, Zola Jesus, and many others. More
Taking The Brooklyn Band International
Sep 13, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Moons are no slouch in the remix department. The current “Pleased to Meet You” band (see Under the Radar’s Protest Issue for the full interview) recently got their hands on previous “Pleased to Meet You” band DIIV’s song “How Long Have You Known.” The results are…unexpected. More
Sep 07, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
In the music video for “Doused,” the new single off breakthrough band DIIV‘s new album Oshin, frontman Zachary Cole Smith finds himself on the run. More
Joining Up With Cloud Nothings, Best Coast, Bleached, Wild Nothing, and Grimes
Jul 12, 2012
By Laura Studarus
DIIV is hitting the road in support of their excellent debut album Oshin. We have the dates. More
Oshin Out June 26 Via Captured Tracks
Apr 06, 2012
By Laura Studarus
On June 26, Dive—lead by Beach Fossils’ Zachary Cole Smith—will release their debut album Oshin via Captured tracks. More
Interviews
Oct 04, 2019
By Matt Conner
Zachary Cole Smith never said Deceiver was a personal moniker, but it fits the narrative around DIIV‘s new album. After the band’s acclaimed second album, Is The Is Are, released in 2016, Smith checked himself into rehab for substance abuse. With that decision, nothing was a given anymore. Music wasn’t a concern. DIIV was no longer a band. More
Jul 05, 2016
By Matt Berlyant
Though it took DIIV three and a half years to release their second album Is the Is Are, the delay was not without its reasons. As frontman Zachary Cole Smith explains, “The date never really got pushed back, though it was supposed to come out in the fall. More
May 11, 2016
By Matt Berlyant
After the release of Oshin, their acclaimed 2012-released debut album, no new music was heard from DIIV for three and a half years. With the release of their sophomore album, Is the Is Are, out now on Captured Tracks, DIIV prove that they were no mere flash in the pan. More
Reviews
Sep 13, 2022
By Matthew Berlyant
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years since DIIV’s debut LP, Oshin, was released on Captured Tracks in 2012. More
Aug 30, 2022
By Dom Gourlay
DIIV returned to UK shores earlier this month and Under the Radar caught their blistering set at Nottingham’s Metronome. More
Oct 04, 2019
By Dom Gourlay
The story of DIIV may be littered with tabloid headlines and controversy, yet Zachary Cole Smith and his band of cohorts have been responsible for some of the finest music released this decade. More
Apr 22, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Mental haze threatening to become an impermeable fog, I took the quality over quantity approach to the final day of Coachella, and caught impressive sets from DIIV, Jessie Ware, and Father John Misty. More
Mar 26, 2013
By Laura Studarus
I didn’t get to see everything I wanted to at Under the Radar’s seventh annual SXSW party. (Like any good hostess, I found myself often forgoing the entertainment to make sure no one went thirsty.) However, I was able to see a large handful of favorites (old and new) including: DIANA, Big Black Delta, Shout Out Louds, Young Dreams, Gold & Youth, Young Galaxy, Poolside, DIIV, Dan Croll, NZCA/LINES, IO Echo, and Small Black. More
Jun 26, 2012
By John Everhart
After a bevy of 7-inch releases, incendiary live shows, and blog hype that’s gradually built to a fever pitch, DIIV have at last delivered their debut LP, Oshin. Upon first exposure, it doesn’t seem highly dissimilar to frontman Zachary Cole Smith’s other band and Captured Tracks labelmates Beach Fossils, with whom Smith plays guitar. More