We are long time fans of The Dig – we booked them at one of our CMJ shows a few years ago before they started touring – and it’s great to see them back with a new track that challenges their established sound. ‘Angeline’ (streaming below), from the new EP "Tired Hearts," in the production department is vaguely reminiscent of The Pixies’ slower tracks from their mature period – think ‘Velouria’ or ‘This Monkey’s Gone to Heaven,’ with big, open, surfy guitar chords drenched in reverb and almost whispered melody lines… except, this tune switches pace (but not necessarily atmosphere) around three quarters of the way. The other track from the EP, "Without your Love" confirms a conversion to a sound more open and psych. The band, currently touring the US, will be at The Knit on July 12.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!