Name: Oshin
Brand: Diiv

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2012-07-13

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54934

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2012-06-29

54935

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Diiv

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Captured Tracks

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Indie Pop / Shoegaze

DIIV (formerly known as Dive until 2012) is an indie rock band based in Brooklyn, New York. It initially began in 2011 as a solo venture by Beach Fossils drummer/guitarist Zachary Cole Smith, but was later expanded as a full band lineup.
With their unique blend of indie rock and dream pop, DIIV has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music showcases the talents of each member, creating a sound that is both captivating and atmospheric.
Since their formation, DIIV has released several critically acclaimed albums and gained a dedicated fanbase. Their live performances are known for their energy and infectious melodies, leaving concert-goers wanting more.

DIIV

Captured Tracks is an independent record label based in Brooklyn, New York. Founded by Mike Sniper in 2008, the label has become a prominent force in the music industry. With a focus on discovering and promoting emerging talent, Captured Tracks has built a reputation for releasing groundbreaking music across various genres.

As one of the leading labels in the US, Captured Tracks is known for its commitment to artistic integrity and quality. The label's roster includes a diverse range of *artists* who have gained critical acclaim and loyal fan bases. From dreamy indie pop to experimental rock, Captured Tracks offers a wide array of musical styles that cater to different tastes.

With its headquarters located in Brooklyn's vibrant music scene, Captured Tracks continues to be at the forefront of discovering exciting new talent. The label provides artists with the resources and support they need to thrive creatively and reach their full potential. Whether you're an avid collector or simply looking for fresh sounds, explore *Captured Tracks' discography* and discover some of today's most exciting musical voices.

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A modern classic. In the late 2000s and early 2010s, there was a high tide of bittersweet, beach-inspired indie pop bands such as the Drums, Surfer Blood, and Beach Fossils, whose Zachary Cole Smith helmed the likeminded Diiv (originally known as Dive, but Cole changed the project's spelling after learning of the Belgian band of the same name). Like Beach Fossils, Diiv's debut album Oshin was released by Captured Tracks and bears all the hallmarks of that label's quintessential sound: jangly guitars, winsome vocals, cavernous reverb, and an overall murky, underwater production aesthetic. However, Cole differentiates Diiv from the rest of the beach-pop pack with a darker, more eclectic feel that incorporates surf and Krautrock on the undulating epic "Air Conditioning," and the fittingly named, multi-part instrumental "(Druun)," which unites Oshin with a hazy glow. While the change between songs like these and Diiv's previously released pop confections like "Human" and "How Long Have You Known?" is somewhat jarring at first, it gives the band more options, which they put to good use on "Oshin (Subsumed)"'s dark surf balladry and "Doused"'s angular attack, which helps give Diiv's sound some urgency without losing their dreamy undercurrents. Oshin's more experimental tracks feel especially necessary considering that many of the jangly pop songs that weren't released as singles don't have as much impact as proven material like "Sometime"; while tracks such as "Wait" and "Earthboy" are never less than breezily pretty, they tend to wash over listeners' ears all too easily. Even so, Oshin is a pleasant listen, especially for anyone partial to Beach Fossils or the Captured Tracks sound in general.

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