Deep Sea Diver is an indie rock band based in Seattle. The band consists of Jessica Dobson (vocals, guitar, keys), Peter Mansen (drums), Elliot Jackson (guitar, synthesizer) and Garrett Gue (bass).
Biography In 2009, Dobson recorded and released EP New Caves under the name Deep Sea Diver, accompanied by drummer and husband Peter Mansen.
The band's first full-length debut album, History Speaks, was self-released under their label High Beam Records in 2012 while Dobson was a touring member of The Shins. A second full-length album, Secrets, was self-published in 2016.
In April 2020, while under the COVID-19 lockdown, the band recorded and released a new single, "Stop Pretending".
The band's third full-length album, Impossible Weight, was voted KEXP Seattle Listeners' Top Album of 2020.
On July 10, 2023, it was announced the band would support fellow Seattle band Pearl Jam on several dates on the band's Fall 2023 North American tour.
In September 2024, the band signed with Sub Pop.
Band members Jessica Dobson – lead vocals (2007–present) Peter Mansen – drums (2007–present) Garrett Gue – bass guitar ( 2012–present) Elliot Jackson – guitar, synthesizer ( 2012–present)
Discography
Albums History Speaks – May 21, 2012 Secrets – February 19, 2016 Impossible Weight – October 16, 2020 Billboard Heart – February 28, 2025
EP New Caves – 2009 Always Waiting – September 2, 2014 It's Christmas Time – December 4, 2015
Singles TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum USAAA "You Don't Own Me" 2019 — "Stop Pretending" 2020 — "Lights Out" — Impossible Weight "Impossible Weight" 29 "Wishing" — "Hand In My Pocket" 2021 — "Stockholm Syndrome" 2024 — "Billboard Heart" 40 Billboard Heart "Shovel" 2025 37 "Let Me Go" — "What Do I Know" 40
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Further reading
External links
Recordings for NPR Music Live Sessions Deep Sea Diver on Discogs.com