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Deep Sea Diver
last updated 2026-09-11 11:26
Deep Sea Diver
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Teardrop — played 2026-07-15
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Deep Sea Diver — Teardrop
Played: 2026-07-15 (Segment 10 — Close) (TikTok)
Deep Sea Diver is a Seattle band led by Jessica Dobson (previously a touring guitarist for Beck and with The Shins) with Peter Mansen, Elliot Jackson and Garrett Gue. Signed to Sub Pop since September 2024, they released a standalone cover of Massive Attack's 1998 "Teardrop" (featuring Elizabeth Fraser on the original) on 14 July 2026. It was produced by Dobson and Mansen at High Beam Studio, mixed by Andy Park and mastered by Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound. Dobson said: "We have always loved the voice and spirit of Elizabeth Fraser; her collaboration with Massive Attack is one of my all-time favorite songs" (Sub Pop press release).
TikTok angle: Cover-song appreciation angle: the band behind Impossible Weight (one of the best albums of 2020) covers Massive Attack's 'Teardrop,' capturing the spirit of Elizabeth Fraser's original vocal without imitating her.
Sources: Sub Pop Records · Bandcamp · The Line of Best Fit
Deep Sea Diver
Origin: Seattle, Washington, US · formed 2011 · active
Members: Jessica Dobson (vocals, guitar, keys), Peter Mansen (drums), Elliot Jackson (guitar, synth), Garrett Gue (bass)
Genre: Indie rock
Discography:
History Speaks (2012) — High Beam Records (self-released) — debut LP
Secrets (2016) — High Beam Records
Impossible Weight (2020) — High Beam Records — widely named among the best albums of 2020
Billboard Heart (2025) — Sub Pop — first release after signing to Sub Pop in September 2024
Facts:
Frontwoman Jessica Dobson was a touring guitarist for Beck and The Shins before founding the band, and has also played with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Spoon, and Dinosaur Jr.
Ran their own label, High Beam Records, for over a decade of independent releases before signing to Sub Pop in 2024