Deep Sea Diver

Q: What types of live events does Deep Sea Diver perform at?

Corporate galas, award ceremonies, product launches, conferences, festivals, and private VIP events.

Q: How much does it cost to book Deep Sea Diver for a live event?

Fees depend on event type, audience, location, set length, technical requirements, and travel needs.

Q: What production requirements should we prepare?

We’ll provide a technical rider outlining sound, stage, lighting, and hospitality. This ensures a seamless performance.

Q: How far in advance should we book?

The earlier the better, many performers are booked months in advance, especially during peak seasons. Please also be aware that they might be touring which means that they might be out of the country or has luck has it in yours.

Q: Can Deep Sea Diver customize their performance (setlist, special song requests)?

Yes, within reason. Please share requests early so we can confirm feasibility.

Q: Can Deep Sea Diver also participate in other types of events or campaigns?

Yes — in addition to live performances, many of our Live Talent can take part in brand campaigns, media projects, or speaking engagement, depending on their individual skills. Make sure to select the type of commercial booking that you are interested in when filling out the form.

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Deep Sea Diver is the creative offspring of Jessica Dobson, who has long been the heartbeat of the Seattle indie rock scene. With a sound that is at once familiar and baffling, the band blends alternative rock, new wave, and pop into what theyve dubbed a “post-acoustic” style. Its curious how such a fresh voice could emerge from a singer who once stood in the shadows of giants like The Shins and Yeah Yeah Yeahsguitar in hand and dreams swirling in the night. The band officially formed in 2009, stepping out as a shared endeavor with Dobson’s husband, drummer Peter Mansen, marking a convergence of personal and professional.

By 2020, the tension of their collective histories unleashed a wave of creative energy in their album Impossible Weight. The title track, a collaboration with Sharon Van Etten, was hailed reverently, a testimony to a band that, somehow, balanced mastery with vulnerability. It was voted KEXP’s #1 album of the year, though it’s probably fair to say that not all their listeners completely grasped the depth of their lyrics or the nuances underlying their harmonies. Yet, the acclaim didnt seem to faze them. They kept pushing boundaries, unafraid to experiment, building a soundscape that many would later crave.

Then came 2024, when the legendary Sub Pop Records signed on to distribute their next chapter. Amid the whirlwind of industry whispers and expectations, they released Billboard Heart in February 2025. The album was celebrated for its cinematic quality, with singles like “What Do I Know” and “Shovel” inspiring both intrigue and introspection. Yet, amidst all the praise, one might wonder whether the growing attention feels like validation or merely the pressure of a spotlight.

The identity of Deep Sea Diver is messy, layered, and beautiful in its contradictions. Its a reflection of four individual lives intertwined in music, triumphs, and quiet uncertainties. A band forged in the depths of personal and artistic evolutionhave they truly arrived at their destination, or is this just another step in a long journey thats only begun?