HIGHDIVER/EPK

Highdiver is a Chicago-based band that carves out a space where the raw urgency of post-punk collides with the ethereal depth of shoegaze. Swirling guitars drenched in reverb, thunderous rhythms, and hauntingly melodic vocals form the foundation of their sound—equal parts intensity and atmosphere, chaos and beauty.

Born from the city’s rich DIY scene, Highdiver channels the restless energy of Chicago’s industrial past and the emotional weight of its brutal winters into a sound that’s as cathartic as it is immersive. Their music evokes the push-and-pull of tension and release, balancing aggression with introspection in a way that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

With a reputation for electrifying live shows that blur the line between vulnerability and sonic onslaught, Highdiver is less about fitting into a genre and more about creating an experience—one that lingers long after the last note fades.

For fans of Hum, Deftones, Nothing, and Quicksand, Highdiver is here to make you feel something loud.