Diveboy - Irish Artist Of The Week

Cork indie-rockers Diveboy have release their soaring new single, ‘Chosen Ones’. The single comes with the announcement of their highly anticipated album, In Orbit, arriving on October 2nd, which will mark a defining reintroduction after their rebrand last year, having previously performed as The Burma. Following standout performances at All Together Now, Other Voices and Cork City Hall (supporting Feeder) in 2025, members Tony O’Donovan (vocals), Peter Piggott (lead guitar) and Cian Doherty (drums) have stayed true to the sound that has earned them two top 5 albums in the Irish charts, five Homegrown Top 20 singles and a slot at Glastonbury. ‘Chosen Ones’ follows extensive support across Irish media for nostalgic singles ‘Suntrap’, and ‘Glory Days’, the tenderly euphoric ‘Solar Sister and the ever-wistful ‘Built-in Heartbreak’. Continuing in the vein of their rich, nostalgia-soaked indie sound, the single leans into the irresistible pull of 90s pop and rock, channeling the anthemic spirit of Madonna, All Saints, and U2. Piggott explains: “There has always been a bit of a 90s influence in our sound, but we really leaned into it on this track. A lot of the sounds in the final version were actually taken from the original demo of the track, where I tried to limit myself to using equipment those artists might have used at the time, or shaping modern sounds so they felt true to the period. The chorus line “Holding up a photograph, ’99 summertime” really leans into that sense of nostalgia. Funnily enough the lyrics to the song were also inspired by a sketch from The Limmy Show!” With their sights set on a stadium-filling sound, Diveboy have confidently stepped into their most expansive era yet, with ‘Chosen Ones’ standing as a bold new offering that pulses with kinetic energy. Taken from their upcoming third album, In Orbit, which is their first LP under the Diveboy name, the album is a candid and bittersweet reflection on the transition period between youth and adulthood. An ode to the relationships that define both chapters, their refined, elegant indie sound resonates throughout, shaped with renowned producer Ruadhrí Cushnan (Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran, Mumford and Sons).