Deep Sea Diver
Deep Sea Diver is a indie rock band based in Seattle, Washington. The band consists of Jessica Dobson (vocals, guitar, keys), Peter Mansen (drums), Elliot Jackson (guitar, synthesizer) and Garrett Gue (bass).[1]
Biography
[edit]In 2009, Dobson recorded and released EP New Caves under the name Deep Sea Diver, accompanied by drummer and husband Peter Mansen.[2][3]
The band's first full-length debut album, History Speaks, was self-released under their label High Beam Records in 2012 while Dobson was a touring member of The Shins.[4] A second full-length album, Secrets, was self-published in 2016.[5][6]
In April 2020, while under the COVID-19 lockdown, the band recorded and released a new single, "Stop Pretending".[7]
The band's third full-length album, Impossible Weight, was voted KEXP Seattle Listeners' Top Album of 2020.[8]
On July 10, 2023, it was announced the band will support fellow Seattle band Pearl Jam on several dates on the band's Fall 2023 North American tour.
In September 2024, the band signed with Sub Pop.[9]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- History Speaks – 2012
- Secrets – 2016
- Impossible Weight – 2020[10]
- Billboard Heart – 2025
EP
[edit]- New Caves – 2009
- Always Waiting – 2014
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US AAA [11] | |||
| "Impossible Weight" (featuring Sharon Van Etten) |
2020 | 29 | Impossible Weight |
| "Billboard Heart" | 2024 | 40 | Billboard Heart |
References
[edit]- ^ Nelson, Sean (10 February 2016). "Deep Sea Diver's Waiting Is Nearly Over". The Stranger. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Kulicke, Scott (9 March 2016). "Live Video: Deep Sea Diver". KEXP. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Kloess, Larry (29 March 2012). "keep it alive, keep it moving on". Cause A Scene Music. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Uitti, Jake (20 June 2014). "KEXP Q&A: Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver". KEXP. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Sommerfeld, Seth (4 September 2014). "Deep Sea Diver's Jessica Dobson: Fiendish Conversation | Seattle Concerts". Seattle Met. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Kot, Greg (9 February 2017). "Deep Sea Diver's Jessica Dobson goes all-in on guitar". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Uitti, Jacob (7 April 2020). "Deep Sea Diver Discusses, Shares New Track, 'Stop Pretending'". American Songwriter. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ "Top 90.3 Albums of 2020". KEXP. 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- ^ "Sub Pop Signs Deep Sea Diver for the Known Universe". Sub Pop Records. 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "Deep Sea Diver - Impossible Weight - 2/10". Genius. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "Deep Sea Diver Triple A Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
Further reading
[edit]- Baumgarten, Mark (26 February 2013). "Holy Diver". City Arts Magazine. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- Bieri, Chris (17 March 2016). "Fronted by ex-Shins guitarist Jessica Dobson, Deep Sea Diver to play 2 shows in Anchorage". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- Munoz, William (1 November 2019). "'The spiritual element:' Deep Sea Diver taps conflicting emotions in Top Hat performance". Missoula Current. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
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