DIIV are an American dream-pop band from Brooklyn who emerged in the early 2010s bedroom-pop scene. Oshin, their 2012 debut released on Captured Tracks, is a lo-fi masterpiece capturing the hazy, introspective mood of early shoegaze through a modern lens. Recorded with deliberately lo-fidelity production, the album layers Zachary Cole Smith's breathy vocals over washed-out guitars, dreamy synths, and understated drums. Tracks like Blooper and How Long Have You Known? showcase the band's gift for memorable melodies buried beneath layers of atmospheric texture. The overall sound is intimate and melancholic—less about bombast and more about creating an immersive emotional space. If you dig My Bloody Valentine, early Slowdive, or contemporary dream-pop, this is a touchstone record.