The Dig's singers Emile Mosseri and David Baldwin started playing in a band together when they were 10 years old, performing under the name "Honey Nut Roasted" when they were in high school together. The band used to rehearse next door to
The Strokes, which led to early comparisons between the two bands. Since releasing their debut album, they have toured or performed with such bands as
The Lumineers,
The Antlers,
The Walkmen,
Portugal. The Man, and
Editors.
Electric Toys (2010) In 2010, the band released their debut album,
Electric Toys, which was produced by
Bryce Goggin who has worked with
Pavement,
Ramones and
Swans. As explained by Mosseri in an interview with UK/US music Web site
There Goes the Fear, the album title is a reference to a lyric in the song "She's Going to Kill That Boy" and suggests that the album is a collection of electric toys. rockandrollreport.com described the album by stating, "Overall, this album does not sound like a debut, and I am sure that it is just the start of what this incredible band can record."
Midnight Flowers (2012) In 2012, the band released
Midnight Flowers, with theowlmag.com describing its features as "eerie post-punk riffs, strident bass lines, and meditative melodies" bangstyle.com also praised the album: "Midnight Flowers is a 10-track gem, filled with grimy guitar riffs and spaced-out melodies that echo the vibe of their native city. The album is big and booming with enough power to put them on the main stage next to the indie greats that they’ve opened for in the past."
Tired Hearts and You & I (2013) In June 2013, the band released their first EP, "Tired Hearts." According to
Consequence of Sound "It’s a
The Cure-meets-
T. Rex sound that utilizes dark keyboards, with enough reverb to drown
Robert Smith...“Without Your Love” sounds like surf rock written by
Joy Division, layered with thick reverb and football fields of echo." A second EP entitled
You & I was released in October, 2013. The EP's first track "Cold Afternoon" was featured in the popular TV show
Shameless on March 9, 2014.
Regrouping as Human Love On May 13, 2020, The Dig announced that they would no longer be making music under that name, but were regrouping to form a new band called Human Love, which they stated would be "all about collaboration and collective energy". They have since released an EP titled "Black Void". ==Discography==