Melbourne alt rock band 'divedown' drop new ep, 'where they may

After dropping a handful of singles in 2025, the Melbourne- based alt rock group, divedown finally released their debut EP, ‘Where They May’, and it was well worth the wait. 

The band is considered a super group, a clan of renowned musicians from the Melbourne alternative scene, with frontman Sam Bianco on vocals and guitar, guitarist Michael Romeo, bassist Josh Godwin, and drummer Tim Irwin all having a past in well loved Aussie bands. For fans of The Story So Far and Movements, this EP is bound to be on your winter rotation. 

Starting with a heavy and emotional track, ‘All for what’, the group sets the emotional and melodical scene of the album. Euphonious guitar and heartfelt vocals are paired with dense drumming and deep bass to create a genuinely moving sound, encouraging reflection and deep feeling from the instruments alone. Reflective lyrics are full of personal confrontation and confession, as Bianco battles internal wars of destructive thought patterns, a theme that hits home for many of us. The vulnerable nature of the songs open the floor to connection and a relationship between the music and the listener, making this EP something you don’t want to put down.

Bianco states "The EP is kind of like a reflection on being stuck between my emotions and rational self. About knowing I need to move forward, but not quite being ready to let go."

‘Picture My Life’ is a quintessential emo ballad, putting a polished and refined spin on the beloved chaotic sound. The intro is soft, with light guitars and vocals introducing the song, before breaking into an intense chorus as the vocals become louder and the drums take over, before leading you back to a soothing second verse. The contrast is beyond powerful, providing a foundation for the nostalgic and reflective lyrics to shine as Bianco questions his previous choices and wrestles with what is fantastical versus what is in his reality, the chorus a dramatic announcement of ‘I won’t waste my time…fate will take my side.”.The melody and lyrics encourage reflection and harness deep, perhaps untouched emotions in myself, promoting the notion of trust in the universe, lifting the weight and pressure to answer these questions off of my shoulders. The song achieves what an emo classic should, ignite emotion, connection and inspiration among listeners. 

The third track ‘Bad Way’ unlocks a deeper sound through both vocals and guitar melodies, contrasting with high percussion. The song falls into a smooth and relaxing blend of slow percussion with explosive peaks, bass heavy guitar melodies and strong, deep vocals. Bianco’s voice is truly incredible, he remains steady and powerful, sustaining both high and low notes, whilst holding a true sense of feeling throughout each track. Questioning lyrics through a conversation with oneself is a theme carried out consistently through the album, as the sound shifts, the lyrics remain sincere and thoughtful. 

‘Calm me’ is a single that dropped prior to the EP, and holds true to the nostalgic pop punk feel. Picking up the pace of the EP, the track includes fast vocals, thunderous and whirlwind drumming and a consistent deep bass. The short song holds a unique structure with an introductory verse leading quickly into a long chorus, then slowing down at the bridge before an explosive ending. The chaotic nature of the song coincides with the lyrics “I needed someone to calm me”, as Bianco yearns for external peace. Another stand out lyric is “I’ve got my own brand of violence”, almost a boast of his chaotic and uncontrollable nature, a relatable theme true to the emo genre. 

Toning it down with a soul filled and soft outro. The opening half of “Towards the light” is full of relentless and mourning lyrics, recollections of trying with consistent failure and lack of progress and how this impacts motivation. The song progresses into a soft breakdown of high and soothing vocals, rhythmic percussion and warm electric guitars. This track is the perfect way to conclude the EP, the sad lyrics paired with the instrumental section begs listeners to reflect and resonate with not only these lyrics, but the themes discussed across the EP as a whole. Harnessing the skills of each respective band member, the song sums up the album both lyrically and sonically. 

Overall, the album is truly moving, igniting a level of rumination I wasn’t prepared for. In the populated music scene of 2026, it’s becoming progressively harder to feel connection to music and resonation with lyrics, but this EP gave me that feeling I have been missing, a feeling in my chest encouraging me to open up and feel the music deeply, through both sound and lyrics. The group’s sound reflects inspiration from the sophisticated, post hardcore sound of Movements, as well as the more chaotic and heavy sound of The Story So Far seamlessly, pairing the sounds with sincerity through tone and lyrics. The EP feels so winter, something cozy to warm your heart as the cold weather continues to disappoint us.

This astounding debut is sure to make waves in the Melbourne alt rock scene, and lucky for us locals, the group are debuting the EP on Saturday the 13th of June at Bar Open, Fitzroy! you can listen to 'where they may' for yourself here and find divedown on instagram here!