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Deep Sea Diver shares vibrant new music video for “See These Eyes” feat. a random Dave Matthews cameo

By March 8, 2016No Comments
VIDEO: “See These Eyes” (Dir. by LAMAR+NIK) –

 

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Deep Sea Diver Video

“Seattle-based indie-pop band Deep Sea Diver have released the visuals for “See These Eyes” off their recent sophomore album Secrets. In the video, directed by Jesse Lamar High and Nik Harper of LAMAR+NIK, Deep Sea Diver frontwoman (and former Shins member) Jessica Dobson commands color with the point of her finger, changing the hues of her bandmates’ clothing to create a whimsical world painted in a bright palette. With its rainbow spectrum and altered imagery, the video accentuates the vibrant song’s powerful lyrics and buoyant rhythm. Oh, and Dave Matthews makes a cameo appearance.” -Stereogum

The band is also currently on a North American tour with Radiation City, see full list of dates below — they play Cleveland together tonight. You can also watch the band’s recent performance on KEXP via YouTube.

Bio:
“Wide awake, and I’m chasing after you” – exclaims a breathless Jessica Dobson, singer and multi-instrumentalist of Seattle’s Deep Sea Diver. The lyric is one that best encapsulates the front woman’s bravado and fearlessness which dominates Deep Sea Diver’s forthcoming sophomore LP, Secrets –Out February 19th on their own High Beam records. In their desire to explore dualities, Deep Sea Diver urgently and deliberately move you from rock experimentation to dreamy soundscapes, Kraut-esque drum and bass grooves to angular danci-ness, and full fledged orchestration to bare bones simplicity. Dobson has the voice and authority

to tie it all together, and turn it into a cohesive unit that soars yet remains beautifully delicate and intimate. Live, the band has received acclaim for their festival-ready power and presence, Jessica’s larger than life guitar hooks, and their cascading layers that build upon each other until they reach their explosive peak.

In late 2013, Dobson put in her notice to former Shins boss, James Mercer, in order to give full attention to her own musical vision. Mercer agreed, saying “I’ll miss you, but I give you my full support. You’ve gotta pursue Deep Sea Diver.” While much was gleaned from the experiences in her many years spent playing with top tier musical outfits (Beck, the Shins, Spoon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs,) something was brewing that demanded a sort of dedication and alertness that couldn’t be fully engaged while moonlighting as a side-woman for those greats. “Good thing too,” noted Stereogum, “because Jessica is an incredible front woman.”

Recorded with Darrell Thorpe (Radiohead, Beck) and Luke Vanderpol at the Bank in CA, Jessica and band (comprised of husband Peter Mansen on drums, Garrett Gue on bass, and Elliot Jackson on guitar and synth) have together created an album that is colorful, energetic, and varied-with an emotional depth and pulsating charge that demands the listeners full attention. As she and Mercer sing together on “Creatures of Comfort,” “I’m in my own world”, the listener is brought in, and very content that this is the world that she has chosen and invited others into.
Secrets is an album you will not want to keep to yourself.
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TOUR DATES:
03/08 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland *
03/09 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean *
03/10 – Davenport, IA – Daytrotter *
03/11 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry *
03/12 – Fargo, ND – Aquarium *
03/14 – Missoula, MT – Stage 112 *
03/15 – Spokane, WA – Bartlett Theater *
03/16 – Seattle, WA – Neumos *
03/17 – Vancouver, BC – Biltmore *
3/18 – Anchorage, AK – Taproot
3/19 – Anchorage, AK – Taproot
3/23-27 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Fest
5/20 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios

5/27-30 – George, WA – Sasquatch! Music Festival

* = w/ Radiation City
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Deep Sea Diver Secrets Art
Deep Sea Diver
Secrets
(High Beam)
Street Date: Feb. 19, 2016

Buy it here

  Track List:
     1. Notice Me
     2. Wide Awake
     3. Creatures of Comfort
     4. Secrets
     5. Great Light
     6. See These Eyes
     7. Always Waiting
     8. It takes a moment
     9. Body on the tracks
   10. New Day

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