Dive Biography
One of the major players on Belgium's early electro scene, Dirk Ivens started out as the lead singer of the Klinik; he subsequently formed the industrial- and jungle-oriented Dive as a solo outlet. Dive's recordings include 1997's Snakedressed, a collaboration with Ivan Lusco of Nightmare Lodge. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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