DIIV Releases Single, Video Filmed After California Wildfires

DIIV has released their first new song of 2025, "Return of Youth," accompanied by a music video filmed in the remains of frontman Zachary Cole Smith's home, which was destroyed in the recent California wildfires. The song, written before the birth of Smith's first son, reflects on themes of hope, parenthood, and existential questions about bringing children into a chaotic world. After losing their home and possessions to the wildfires, Smith revisited the song with new perspective, pondering the meaning of home, hope, and resilience in the face of loss. The band continues to tour extensively, with upcoming shows at Los Angeles' Teragram Theater and dates across Australia, Europe, and the UK. "Return of Youth" follows their critically acclaimed 2024 album, Frog in Boiling Water, which captured snapshots of contemporary confusion and awe. DIIV's new release and video poignantly spotlight both personal tragedy and a search for serenity amidst destruction.