i once read a pitchfork article i believe where cole spoke about getting heat from the new york scene. people wondering , why him? why this kid ? there were so many bands that sounded very similar that never got any sort or attention. you can take the following statement positively or negatively , but in my opinion the attention and accolades have alot to do with the personality of smith and the band, as much as the music. you always knew he was living his lyrics, and had a unique and deep personal journey and story which resonates with people. someone once told me, when i was going through my own heroin addiction, that everyone loves a redemption story. “ he did the degenerate rocker thing very well, and is doing the sober thing very well also “. everyone knows he got picked from obscurity , went through some heavy shit, and is now better and its inspiring. 7/16 i got three years without putting a stick in my arm and have listened to DIIV from time to time knowing he was going thru the same shit i was. its moving. it makes you glad to be alive.
success for a rock band requires a perfect storm. You can be great at guitar with good lyrics but so much comes down to luck. personality and being in the right place with the right people around you in the right headspace to make things work.
Can anyone name these bands? I've honestly never heard a single band that has the same rhythms and melodies that DIIV has. There are only select songs I've heard over the years that sound like DIIV.
i met cole before a show in 2016. neither of us were in a good place, both extremely addicted to heroin. it makes me so happy to see him like this now and to be in a similar position myself. life is crazy and i feel such a deep connection to him through the beautiful music they continue to put out.
I had the honor of meeting Zachary cole and Sky Ferreira outside P4K when I was like 16 years Old, and they had the second smelliest tour van I’ve ever had the pleasure of smelling in my life. First smelliest van has to go to Alex G’s van. Ran into him and his band outside a gig in Boston a few years ago. Him and his Bass player were playing chess in the middle of the sidewalk. He was as quiet as a church mouse. The van’s odor however was quite the opposite. The smell of the sun baked van was so offensive it made me gag. Rock n Roll. But I can’t imagine living in that. I can see what Colin means when he talks about making it through years of touring. As I walked away from Diivs band, Cole trying to be nice said “by the way, we’re playing the red stage at 1:30 tomorrow.” Me being an asshole teenager said “I know bro it’s on the schedule.” Blew it. Couldn’t sleep that night.
How beautiful it is to see an independent band working on their projects, and speaking of DIIV, may their trajectory be forever full of success. I have been following these kids since the beginning and they will always have a special place in our hearts. ♥
One of my favorite bands. These dudes are depressing as fuck in interviews but they certainly know how to channels those emotions through their music. Love how their albums have evolved to a darker, more personal sound. Keep the darkness flowing my dudes 🤘
Thank you to the band for taking the time to put this together. I appreciate getting to know what they were thinking about and where they are coming from with these songs. I'm pulling hard for these guys to stay clean because selfishly I want to see what their music will be like in 5-10 years as they evolve. Love DIIV.
What a beautifully shot video. Great to see the band doing well, back to creating art that is unique to themselves. Saw them at Warsaw in Brooklyn in the fall, and they were on fire. Thanks Fader
Goosebumps and feelings from seeing the journey unfold. Utterly magical to see them in Bristol this year and cannot wait for the next chapter. Congratulations ❤️
I think all of them especially Cole have trouble doubting themselves, but they’re fucken rock legends. DIIV has such a unique but also incredible sound and energy/aesthetic, they’re just cool ass people. And they’re very real, their music is very personal, no pretentiousness or lying buzzwords. I wish more people in music focused on the art like they do. I’m glad Cole is being honest with himself about the wrongs he’s done but give him a break. Drug addiction is hard as fuck, especially heroin, and the fact that he was able to put out 3 near flawless albums while struggling with that is amazing to me.
Loved this documentary. Totally fell in love with DIIVs latest album. Would love to see these guys live. I swear I've listened to this album nearly 200 times now.
I was at that show at the end of the documentary. They were opening for Deafheaven in Cincy IIRC. In between songs they kept acting like it was a bunch of different people's birthdays before finally they brought out the cake for Cole at the end. Deafheaven and everyone there was singing happy birthday to him. They were still working out the material that would be on Deceiver. Thankfully the crowd was really cool about hearing new songs they weren't familiar with.
Just Saw them in London, great setlist- ending with an encore Lorelei their "pink Floyd cover". Then absolutely setting the place on ablaze with Dust. Also thought all the new Deceiver tracks were sounding great live. Like before you were born, Blankenship and Acheron all highlights!
I was there too, I found it funny that they said they were going to do a 'Pink Floyd cover' - Dust, Blankenship and Healthy Moon were my highlights during the show - new and old songs sounded great!
Got my ticket already to see you guys play here in Vienna. The previous two times were in my home country, Chile. If you are new to DIIV, please listen to the three records, support them on tour and buy some of the awesome merch they have. Thank you guys for the music and keep on doin´ it.
Seen them plenty of times but the energy they brought to those last couple shows in Highland Park were some of the best performances they’ve ever put on!
Love DIIV pandora put me on , I was going thru a break up with this female many moons ago, there songs help me recuperate from all the lost emotions! Love y’all
Conor Winston so someone is a poser for listening to something even though it’s not their first album? let people listen to what they want. we all listen to something and then dig deep into their other music and realize oh, they have some older albums too. music is subjective. be nice.
I got distant from the band after 2016 and this new album didn't catch me so much as the previous ones (which got a huge emotional impact on me) - I miss the krautrock stuff and that more unique melodic tune.. though after watching this video, I wanna DIIV in their songs & vibes again
Alex Duncan oh my god thank you so much for pointing that out.. I love boards of Canada and DIIV so much, and now I love DIIV even more knowing they like them too!
Andrew Bailey has a side band that also performed at Highland Park in December 2019. Does anyone know the name of that side band? I really dig their music
i once read a pitchfork article i believe where cole spoke about getting heat from the new york scene. people wondering , why him? why this kid ? there were so many bands that sounded very similar that never got any sort or attention. you can take the following statement positively or negatively , but in my opinion the attention and accolades have alot to do with the personality of smith and the band, as much as the music. you always knew he was living his lyrics, and had a unique and deep personal journey and story which resonates with people. someone once told me, when i was going through my own heroin addiction, that everyone loves a redemption story. “ he did the degenerate rocker thing very well, and is doing the sober thing very well also “. everyone knows he got picked from obscurity , went through some heavy shit, and is now better and its inspiring.
7/16 i got three years without putting a stick in my arm and have listened to DIIV from time to time knowing he was going thru the same shit i was. its moving. it makes you glad to be alive.
success for a rock band requires a perfect storm. You can be great at guitar with good lyrics but so much comes down to luck. personality and being in the right place with the right people around you in the right headspace to make things work.
Can anyone name these bands?
I've honestly never heard a single band that has the same rhythms and melodies that DIIV has. There are only select songs I've heard over the years that sound like DIIV.
in the beginning, off the top of my mind , some groups they were compared to were beach fossils, real estate , wild nothing...
Glad you're all clean now. Keep it that way. They got personality, while most indie bands are just dead boring.
@@OHHnoYOUdidntMAN Still Corners have a similar sound, but it's a single guitarist and so the sound isn't as layered...
The most important modern band we have!
i met cole before a show in 2016. neither of us were in a good place, both extremely addicted to heroin. it makes me so happy to see him like this now and to be in a similar position myself. life is crazy and i feel such a deep connection to him through the beautiful music they continue to put out.
Great work from the editor(s), love it when they take time and consideration to sync music with clips, especially in montages (e.g. 00:43 - 01:22)
Tim Horak exactly !!!
I will always praise a band for being authentic and intimate emotionally on video. Fantastic doc
This gives me shivers
Yes! I felt this
I had the honor of meeting Zachary cole and Sky Ferreira outside P4K when I was like 16 years Old, and they had the second smelliest tour van I’ve ever had the pleasure of smelling in my life. First smelliest van has to go to Alex G’s van. Ran into him and his band outside a gig in Boston a few years ago. Him and his Bass player were playing chess in the middle of the sidewalk. He was as quiet as a church mouse. The van’s odor however was quite the opposite. The smell of the sun baked van was so offensive it made me gag. Rock n Roll. But I can’t imagine living in that. I can see what Colin means when he talks about making it through years of touring. As I walked away from Diivs band, Cole trying to be nice said “by the way, we’re playing the red stage at 1:30 tomorrow.” Me being an asshole teenager said “I know bro it’s on the schedule.”
Blew it. Couldn’t sleep that night.
Nick Alexandroff lmao that kinda makes sense tho. I’m p sure for the entirety of the 2017 tour Alex g wore the same yellow shirt and jeans
Nick Alexandroff thanks for sharing my dude !! Quite enjoyed your use of word structuring !!
No future in being in a indie band
Just saw DIIV at Manchester Academy two nights ago - hell of a gig, and loved them saying they listened to The Stone Roses on the way! Top band
I loved Chasity confusing Morissons with Morissey too
I was at the gig.....when did they say that?!
How beautiful it is to see an independent band working on their projects, and speaking of DIIV, may their trajectory be forever full of success.
I have been following these kids since the beginning and they will always have a special place in our hearts. ♥
Incredible musician trying to be as real possible! Thanks for the music Cole.
This documentary is one of the best things of this crappy year. Thank you.
P.S. Is that Kerry McCoy from Deafheaven at 19:13 ?
yup! saw them on this tour, the Asheville Halloween show that they show many clips of in the beginning! sooo goood
Great to see you looking so healthy and mature! And looking forward to enjoy your show in a couple of weeks in Madrid
Much love!
One of my favorite bands. These dudes are depressing as fuck in interviews but they certainly know how to channels those emotions through their music. Love how their albums have evolved to a darker, more personal sound. Keep the darkness flowing my dudes 🤘
It is my mission to see DIIV live in concert once this Covid nonsense is over
I wholeheartedly 1001% am in agreement with you !!
Saw one of their last gigs in 2020 in a sweaty crowd. Feels a million years ago now.
For the 3rd time! Looking forward to it... ♥
you`ve done it?
I'm seeing them at the Wiltern in L.A this summer.
Thank you to the band for taking the time to put this together. I appreciate getting to know what they were thinking about and where they are coming from with these songs. I'm pulling hard for these guys to stay clean because selfishly I want to see what their music will be like in 5-10 years as they evolve. Love DIIV.
the cellulon triptometer same !!
We wouldn't have great music without your hard work. Thanks DIIV.
So much love for you DIIV
professional musicians
Thanks for your music
What a beautifully shot video. Great to see the band doing well, back to creating art that is unique to themselves. Saw them at Warsaw in Brooklyn in the fall, and they were on fire. Thanks Fader
Goosebumps and feelings from seeing the journey unfold. Utterly magical to see them in Bristol this year and cannot wait for the next chapter. Congratulations ❤️
Cole, good job, on everything. Jus passed my four years clean, keep it up dude
omfg what a well made doc. the ending was so heartfelt.
I was at that concert at the observatory in OC, DIIV puts on amazing shows, one of the best ones I’ve been to
I think all of them especially Cole have trouble doubting themselves, but they’re fucken rock legends. DIIV has such a unique but also incredible sound and energy/aesthetic, they’re just cool ass people. And they’re very real, their music is very personal, no pretentiousness or lying buzzwords. I wish more people in music focused on the art like they do. I’m glad Cole is being honest with himself about the wrongs he’s done but give him a break. Drug addiction is hard as fuck, especially heroin, and the fact that he was able to put out 3 near flawless albums while struggling with that is amazing to me.
Everything you wrote is very true !!! I agree completely !
Loved this documentary. Totally fell in love with DIIVs latest album. Would love to see these guys live. I swear I've listened to this album nearly 200 times now.
I was at that show at the end of the documentary. They were opening for Deafheaven in Cincy IIRC. In between songs they kept acting like it was a bunch of different people's birthdays before finally they brought out the cake for Cole at the end. Deafheaven and everyone there was singing happy birthday to him.
They were still working out the material that would be on Deceiver. Thankfully the crowd was really cool about hearing new songs they weren't familiar with.
Man I love DIIV since their very beginning, glad to see Cole so healthy now.
Just Saw them in London, great setlist- ending with an encore Lorelei their "pink Floyd cover". Then absolutely setting the place on ablaze with Dust. Also thought all the new Deceiver tracks were sounding great live. Like before you were born, Blankenship and Acheron all highlights!
I was there too, I found it funny that they said they were going to do a 'Pink Floyd cover' - Dust, Blankenship and Healthy Moon were my highlights during the show - new and old songs sounded great!
@Elias Winwood They did a very good job of 'Bent' in London
Got my ticket already to see you guys play here in Vienna. The previous two times were in my home country, Chile.
If you are new to DIIV, please listen to the three records, support them on tour and buy some of the awesome merch they have.
Thank you guys for the music and keep on doin´ it.
love them so much
That ending had me in tears 🤍 Love Diiv !!
Awesome !! Great documentary ! Great band ! Great Album!
Great work here. I Love what the band has become👽
Beautiful band, beautiful album and beautiful documentary 🖤
This looks great in all aspects.
I saw them live in Highland Park, CA. Best set ever! and that was my first time seeing them. I do not regret it. They freakin rock!!
Seen them plenty of times but the energy they brought to those last couple shows in Highland Park were some of the best performances they’ve ever put on!
Love DIIV pandora put me on , I was going thru a break up with this female many moons ago, there songs help me recuperate from all the lost emotions! Love y’all
And now I guess I’ll just Diiv into all of these tears i just shed. 🌊
True words !
DIIV was always there in my darkest and happiest moments of my life 💜
5:29 I love that guitar..
I got one cause of Cole! They're great. Fender Blacktop Jaguar HH. It's the neck and bridge pickup both on for the sound.
Very good doc and amazing band, been a fan since 2016
I saw y'all @ Desert Daze!..and you touched my Soul!
I bought Deceiver on vinyl almost instantly after hearing it, and it was also the first album of theirs I listened to.
Conor Winston ?
Conor Winston so someone is a poser for listening to something even though it’s not their first album? let people listen to what they want. we all listen to something and then dig deep into their other music and realize oh, they have some older albums too. music is subjective. be nice.
so stoked to see DIIV in a few weeks.
DIIV live in Portugal in March. 19th at Hard Club in Porto. 20th March at Lisboa ao Vivo in Lisbon
Oh yeah 😉😋
vai ser brutal !! 🔥
Great short doc 💥
Yes it was 🤘🏼🔥
the feel-bad music documentary of the year
This documentary deserves old photographs of them from the early days :(
Oh that would have been great !
This is a good way to portrait a good band.
what song are they playing at 9:07?
I got distant from the band after 2016 and this new album didn't catch me so much as the previous ones (which got a huge emotional impact on me) - I miss the krautrock stuff and that more unique melodic tune.. though after watching this video, I wanna DIIV in their songs & vibes again
i wanna cry so bad
I love it! The words that Cole said at the end put a lot of tears in my eyes :')
Did soundcheck with these guys, nice people👌🏼
cole kinda looks like steve jobs these days. just the buzzcut and glasses i think
Nick Johnson I can totally see it !! And I think the nose as well gives to the resemblance !
Just saw these lads in Brighton - fuck me I needed this music
7:33 - Boards of Canada - Julie and Candy 👌
Alex Duncan oh my god thank you so much for pointing that out.. I love boards of Canada and DIIV so much, and now I love DIIV even more knowing they like them too!
Damn good call. I didn’t even catch that.
nice to see them doing well :) beautiful doc
Great video, now wheres the Deep DIIV doc from years ago?
thanks for that. After seeing that I don't wanna tour with a band.
10 years ago he’s like what I wasn’t even in a band 😂
There need to be a documentary of thee oh sees
Fantastic doc!
Great doc!
Very cool
10:00 nice Magic tour right there
Thats awesome
I first got introduced to these when they supported The Vaccines manyyy years ago in Manchester, been one of my favourite bands ever since 😍
Hell ya boys!!!! 🖤🖤🖤
15:57 WOOOO THAT’S ME!
Did anyone else cry ?
Future Trunks that ending was touching !
Love this
This music helps me escape from this miserable world
I was at the birthday show, 11/7/19 Cincinnati, Ohio.
@Sam Wulfekotter Oh man, lucky ! Thanks for putting the location, was wondering where it was at !
Internet Summoner yeah man, I got those tickets for my birthday on the second :)
@Sam Wulfekotter Oh even better !! I can tell it was a wonderful night for the band and you ! :)
come to indonesia againn!! i love you diiv
10:00 Magic Player 😍
sooo good
dude on the drums seems always most honest about band life
This was great
I noticed the spx-50 ;) mbv gang
Hope this doesn't get taken down like the deep diiv Tidal documentary
Never saw that one, wish I could.
:(
@@dissonant__ same! very curious about it :-)
tell more
I just want to hear that fucking My Bloody Valentine cover
what's that??
what's the song they're playing at 15:20?
Archeron
What song is that at 13:15 please?
The name is Acheron
10:44 made my fucking palms sweat god damn
Andrew Bailey has a side band that also performed at Highland Park in December 2019. Does anyone know the name of that side band? I really dig their music
Rebeca Samayoa nixon/kato
i kinda need to know what song they were playing at 10:12
QuynhTam Vu the spark
DIIV is so good. Are there any bad DIIV songs.
cool doc, but why didn't they release it to coincide with the release of the record
That Deafheaven poster tho
3:00 what song was that?
Blankenship
I fucking love you guys!
You think Cole is an Modern format MtG player? Or more of a Commander/Legacy player? Love the new album!
This is dope
they're just so cool
Yess YellowBird hot sauce is dope
dig that deafheaven poster
Hell yes
1:13 I hear some "Pavement" here...
15:02 nice NIN shirt
yellow bird hot sauce is actually amazing tho
DIIV ❤