DIIV – “The Fountain” (Prod. A. G. Cook)
DIIV surprised us with this one. For one thing, we aren't used to such a quick turnaround from Z. Cole Smith and friends. They tend to take a fairly long time between albums, but the masterful Frog In Boiling Water came out just over two years ago, so the recent teasers for a forthcoming DIIV LP called ZIRP! were unexpected. The post DIIV – “The Fountain” (Prod. A. G. Cook) appeared first on…
DIIV, the shoegaze-influenced rock band led by Z. Cole Smith and friends, has released a surprising collaboration with A. G. Cook, the man behind PC Music and Charli XCX. The duo released their debut single "The Fountain" from their forthcoming album ZIRP!, set to drop just before Halloween. Cook, known for his experimental approach to music, worked closely with DIIV, spending extensive time in their live shows and recording intricate guitar parts, while minimizing computer-based work.
The result is a unique blend of rock and electronic pop, which the band frames as part of a new movement called the New Alternative. This movement aims to push the boundaries of established music categories and force traditional gatekeepers to rethink the structure of music. DIIV's ZIRP! is now available for pre-order on Fantasy, with the album set to release on October 30.
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