DIVERS ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EP ‘THE SENSORY EDITION’ + REVEAL NEW SINGLE ‘FEED ME’ + ANNOUNCE HEADLINE MELBOURNE SHOW

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PRAISE FOR DIVERS:
“This is like a refreshing spray from the hose on a summer’s arvo. Divers quenching my thirst for correct indie rock on the verge of ramshackle….this is a band that impress me on every release. Don’t miss ’em.”  Dave Ruby Howe, triple j Unearthed

“…a unique blend that’s hard to pin down but keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
– Declan Byrne, triple j Home & Hosed

“There’s some bands you just get a good feeling from. Divers are home grown, easy-going but highly motivated young guys with an ear for catchy melodies, homespun lyrics and a passion for the sound they’re creating.” – How Good Melbourne

Rising Melbourne indie-rock, psych and experimental-infused outfit Divers have announced details of their new EP The Sensory Edition today. Out via their new label home Domestic La La on Friday March 4, the EP’s announcement comes alongside the reveal of a new single in ‘Feed Me’, first premiered via triple j Unearthed‘s TOPS last night. The group have also announced a hometown headline show celebrating the EP, set to go down at The Tote on March 11. Details below.

On today’s new track, the band shares:

“This is our first song that talks about a specific topic. ‘Feed Me’ is about mainstream media and social media outlets feeding you distracting and mind numbing content with or without you knowing — inevitably shaping you into a bot.”

Aptly named, Divers aim to take hold of the listener’s complete sensory experience on The Sensory Edition, guiding listeners to feel something beyond just aurally listening to the music. The songs themselves are designed to transport the listener out of their day-to-day grind and into the world of Divers through etherial synths and aspirational melodies. Ultimately, The Sensory Edition is a multi-faceted experience designed for complete sensory overload.

On the EP, Divers add: “The Sensory Edition was written and recorded during that brutal 3-4 month winter lockdown in 2020. We pretty much filled our days by sitting down on synthesizers running through pedalboards and going for walks. The Sensory Edition focuses pretty heavily on wiggy sounds which kicked off the idea for the title and overarching theme of the EP. There is also an element of wanting to get away from reality in this EP. We believe that the variety of sounds in these songs would play a large role in the EP, so we spent more time than usual dialling in sounds that would create a vibe/mood for each song. We attempted to create an all-in sensory over load for the listener, designed to teleport the senses and commit minds to the astral plane possibly forever.”

DIVERS
~ THE SENSORY EDITION ~
NEW EP OUT MARCH 4

divers.lnk.to/thesensoryedition

TRACKLIST:
1. Energies And Better Things
2. Feed Me
3. Fever & Rain
4. Let It Go
5. Wherever You Are
About Divers:
Embodying tethers of Tame Impala, DMA’s, and MGMT, Divers is defined by risk-taking, turning memories and feelings into sound, and, ultimately giving their audience the same joy-boost from listening to their tunes as the group themselves receive from creating them.

After forming in their part share-house, part studio space in outer Melbourne, Divers began making a name for themselves in the local scene with the release of their mesmerising debut EP Now I’m Home.

Since its arrival in late 2020 the release has spawned knockout reviews from triple j staffsupport offers from rising Australian acts including Majak Door and The Terrys and over 18,000 streams – all from the DIY efforts of the Divers collective. Now perched on the Domestic La La roster alongside the likes of Dear SeattleWest ThebartonLOSER, The Terrys and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and poised to unleash their next EP assault, Divers are set to enter the national scene’s conscious before too long.

MEET DIVERS:
Ben Bray (vox, guitar, bass) // Scott McQuilten (vox, guitar, bass, synth, percussion) Jake Green (vox, guitar, bass) // Tom Evans (drums, drum machine)

DIVERS
‘THE SENSORY EDITION’
EP RELEASE SHOW

w/ special guests The Paddy Cakes and Lily Rose

Tickets here

Friday March 11 @ The Tote Upstairs

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