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![]() Zachary Cole Smith (left) and Andrew Bailey (right) | |
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Also known as | Dive (2011–2012) |
Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
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Years active | 2011–present |
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Website | diiv |
DIIV (pronounced and formerly known as Dive) is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York City, formed in 2011. The band consists of Zachary Cole Smith (vocals, guitar), Andrew Bailey (guitar), Colin Caulfield (bass, keyboards, guitar, vocals) and Ben Newman (drums).
Initially called Dive, the band started as Smith's solo recording project. After releasing three singles on Captured Tracks, DIIV released its debut studio album, Oshin, on June 26, 2012. Their second album, Is the Is Are, came out in 2016 after a lengthy and troubled creation.[1] On October 4, 2019, DIIV's third album, Deceiver, was released on Captured Tracks.[2] On May 24, 2024, DIIV released their fourth album, Frog in Boiling Water, to positive reception.