One of indie rock’s greatest downfalls is the loss of musical coherence in translation between recorded songs and live shows. Guitar riffs that run through reverb, delay or distortion pedals may achieve a desired sound in the studio but far too often cloud a soundscape in a live setting. Brooklyn band DIIV (pronounced dive), however, refuses to fall into this graveyard of forgotten bands. They bring a clear, true-sounding tone across all aspects of their performance from vocals to synthesizer.

I knew this as I walked into Pilsen’s Thalia Hall where DIIV played a show with openers “Sunflower Bean” and “No Joy.” The name said it all: “No Joy” was nothing special. Though, “Sunflower Bean” was surprisingly uplifting despite the band’s darker clothing and almost gothic feel.

Then DIIV took the stage and jumped right into their 2012 album, Oshin. Accompanied by a lo-fi tour video projected on a banner behind them, DIIV had the packed venue engaged from the get-go. A fellow fan standing next to me told her friend that “these guys are living the life. They play good music and wear pajamas while doing it.” They weren’t exactly pajamas but rather silky, loose dress pants subliminally stating that DIIV is not an uber chill band. They don’t slack on stage or in studio.

DIIV’s live music sounds tight and precise. This became especially apparent as they played their newly released single “Dopamine” off their upcoming album “Is the Is Are.” This track easily has the most distinguished vocals of any of their previous songs. Layered intro riffs are played with a cleaner tone, too. It is definitely a happy song, and the dancing in the crowd hit critical mass. They followed with Oshin songs “Follow” and “How Long Have You Known.” The only question left to ask yourself a week from now is how long have I not known about DIIV and why have I not been listening to them?