Deep Blue Something

Deep Blue Something is an American alternative rock band formed in Denton, Texas in 1993. the band is composed of Todd Pipes (vocals and bass), his brother Toby Pipes (vocals and lead guitar), Kirk Tatom (guitar and backing vocals), Clay Bergus (guitar and backing vocals), and John Kirtland (drums).

The band is perhaps best known for their hit single “Breakfast at TiJany’s” which reached the top 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a global hit in 1995, culminating with a U.K. #1 in 1996. The band’s music encompasses a range of styles, including dream pop, alternative rock, pop, and post-grunge.
The band’s debut album, 11th Song, was released in 1993 followed by Home in 1995, Byzantium in 1998 and Deep Blue Something in 2000. Each album showcases the band’s songwriting and musicianship, earning them a devoted fanbase and critical acclaim.

Deep Blue Something has also earned a reputation as a dynamic and engaging live band, having toured extensively throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. They have shared the stage with acts such as Oasis, Collective Soul, Phil Collins, Letters To Cleo, Alanis Morrisette, Adam Ant, Spin Doctors, Everclear, Manic Street Preachers, Cheap Trick, and ZZ Top, and have performed at major festivals such throughout the globe.

Despite going on hiatus in the early 2000’s, the band reunited in 2014 to perform a series of live shows and released the Locust House EP in 2020. With a renewed interest in touring, the band began recording a new album, Lunar Phase in 2024. The new album will be released by Flatiron Recordings in early 2025. While not a concept album, Lunar Phase was created with a very clear direction in mind. Instead of falling into the trap of trying to sound current, DBS decided to shape the sound of the record to feel as if it had been recorded in 1992—in the glory days of jangly underground guitar bands, from which the band had drawn so much inspiration when solidifying their sound. This was the time of Material Issue, Teenage Fanclub, The Charlatans, and Sugar—when everyone was waiting to see if The Stone Roses would ever make another record. . . before grunge took over. Drawing once again from these early sources of inspiration, Lunar Phase was created with that wonderful time in mind.

Over 400 million streams on Spotify alone stands as a testament to Deep Blue Something’s enduring appeal of their distinctive sound and style.