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DIIV have released “Dare Me,” the final advance single from ZIRP!, their A. G. Cook-produced album due Friday, October 30, on Fantasy. The track pairs the band’s shoegaze sound with electronic textures and arrives with a music video directed by Louie Kovatch; DIIV have also announced tour dates across Australia, Asia, North America and Europe in 2027.
DIIV have released “Dare Me,” the final single before their A. G. Cook-produced album ZIRP! arrives Friday, October 30, on Fantasy. The song brings the band’s shoegaze sound together with electronic textures and is accompanied by a music video directed by Louie Kovatch.
The track is the latest preview of ZIRP!, which Stereogum identified as its reigning Album of the Week in its report on the single. Earlier advance songs include “The Fountain,” “Kid” and “Trillions.” The report said two of those tracks had appeared on Stereogum’s weekly five-best-songs lists; it did not specify which two in the supplied material.
Stereogum describes “Dare Me” as continuing to combine DIIV’s shoegaze sensibilities with “squiggly electronic textures.” The accompanying video, directed by Louie Kovatch, depicts the band performing in an abandoned office. The members wear rumpled business attire, a look the report says they have also sported recently.
The single arrives alongside a run of scheduled performances. DIIV have European festival appearances listed for November, followed by a 2027 world tour beginning in Australia in February and ending in the United Kingdom in late June. The published itinerary includes dates in Australia and New Zealand, Japan, North America and Europe.
A Final Preview Before ZIRP!
“Dare Me” gives listeners one last advance track before ZIRP!’s October 30 release, making it the final publicly announced single in the run-up to the album. Its blend of guitar-led shoegaze and electronic textures also offers a further indication of the sound DIIV are presenting on a record produced by A. G. Cook.
The release is paired with a substantial touring schedule rather than standing alone as a one-off announcement. The listed dates put the new material in front of audiences across several regions in 2027, although the supplied report does not say which songs will be performed or whether additional dates will be added.
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The Singles Leading to Release
“Dare Me” follows three previously released album tracks: “The Fountain,” “Kid” and “Trillions.” Stereogum’s report presents it as the final single before the record’s release, not as an announcement of a later album or a change to the release schedule.
The album is titled ZIRP!, is produced by A. G. Cook and is scheduled for October 30 through Fantasy. The report also notes that Stereogum had named it its Album of the Week. That is the publication’s designation, not a claim about a broader critical consensus or commercial performance.
““continues fusing their shoegaze sensibilities with squiggly electronic textures””
— Stereogum
Details Still Awaiting Confirmation
The supplied report does not provide lyrics, recording details or a track-by-track description of ZIRP!, so the wider scope of the album’s sound cannot be established from the single announcement alone. It also does not include statements from DIIV or A. G. Cook explaining the song’s subject or production choices.
The tour itinerary gives dates and venues, but the source does not state whether the shows are on sale, list supporting acts or confirm that the schedule is complete. Readers should check the band’s official channels or venue listings for ticketing information and any later changes.
Album Release and 2027 Dates
ZIRP! is scheduled to arrive on October 30 via Fantasy. DIIV’s listed November appearances include festivals in Paris, Kortrijk and London, plus a Kingston date. The larger itinerary begins February 12, 2027, in Sydney and continues through Australia, New Zealand and Japan before North American dates start in April.
The tour listing then moves to Europe in late May and June, with its final listed show on June 30 in London. The report does not say whether DIIV will release further music or video material before the album comes out, or whether the tour schedule will change.
Key Questions
When does DIIV’s album ZIRP! come out?
ZIRP! is scheduled for release on October 30 through Fantasy.
Who produced ZIRP!?
The album is produced by A. G. Cook, according to the source report.
What is “Dare Me” like?
Stereogum describes the song as combining DIIV’s shoegaze sensibilities with electronic textures. The supplied report does not offer a more detailed musical breakdown.
Who directed the “Dare Me” video?
The music video was directed by Louie Kovatch. It shows the band performing in an abandoned office in rumpled businesswear.
When does DIIV’s 2027 tour start and end?
The listed world tour starts on February 12, 2027, in Sydney, and its final scheduled date is June 30 in London. The itinerary spans Australia and New Zealand, Japan, North America and Europe.
Source: stereogum.com
