Breanne Düren Explained

Breanne Düren
Birth Name:Breanne Elizabeth Dürenberger[1] [2]
Alias:Breanne Düren
Birth Date:9 October 1987
Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Years Active:2008–present
Label:dürendüren

Breanne Elizabeth Dürenberger (born October 9, 1987),[1] known professionally as Breanne Düren, is an American musician best known for her work with electronic music project Owl City and her own solo work.

Early life

Breanne Düren was born on October 9, 1987, to Jill and Louis Dürenberger. She has two sisters, Thuressa Dürenberger and Celesta Bork, and a brother, Caleb Dürenberger. She also has two nieces, Olivia and Isabella.

Düren took vocal lessons as a child.[3] She also took piano and dance lessons.[4] In middle school she began writing her own songs, and by high school she started playing local coffeehouses.[4] She attended Apple Valley High School.[5] Düren also worked as a barista.[1]

Career

2008–2018: Owl City

During college, a friend suggested that Düren would be perfect to work with Adam Young of Owl City.[6] She is featured in a duet in the songs "The Saltwater Room" (on both Maybe I'm Dreaming and Ocean Eyes), "The Tip Of the Iceberg",[7] and "Honey And The Bee".[8] She also sings background vocals in "On The Wing" and "Air Traffic".[7] She plays the keyboard and provides backing vocals for Owl City on his tours.[9] While touring with Owl City in 2012, Düren filled-in for Carly Rae Jepsen on the live version of "Good Time." She also provided backing vocals in "Silhouettes", a song by Swimming with Dolphins of which Young was previously a member.[10] [11]

Breanne sings background vocals in Jamestown Story's version of "Take Me Home Tonight" by Eddie Money. She also sings background vocals in their song "Summer" from their album Love vs. Life.

2008–Present: Solo career, Sparks and Gem

Düren released her debut self-titled album independently on August 8, 2008.[12] Breanne provided additional vocals to Ari Herstand's 2008 record, Whispering Endearments.[13] In 2010, Breanne was featured on the song "Lament" by Robbie Seay Band on their album Miracle.[14] On March 5, 2010, Breanne released a cover song titled "Everlasting Light", originally performed by The Black Keys, via her Twitter account.[15]

Düren wrote the songs on her EP Sparks while on tour and was recorded in November 2010.[3] It was released by her own record label, dürendüren records, on May 3, 2011 and was produced by Mike Daly.[9] Songs included her first single "Gold Mine", "No One Else", and "Daydreams".[16] Rick Florino of artistdirect gave the EP "5/5 stars".[17]

Released in April 2011, the "Gold Mine" music video features dancing and choreography by Düren and the Apple Valley AVaires. It was directed by Brandon Boulay.[5] Düren has often stated that the song was about how she was "at a place in her life where she had many questions" and was "finding out a lot about herself".[18]

The music video for "No One Else" was released June 23, 2011, and was also directed by Brandon Boulay.[19] Düren has stated that the song was about being on the road but missing her loved ones at home.[20]

On April 3, 2012, Breanne sang a duet with Minnesota-based singer/songwriter Dustin Hatzenbuhler on the song "The Fight" on his debut album Fall.[21]

On March 2, 2014, Porter Robinson released the lead single from his album Worlds, titled "Sea of Voices". It features uncredited vocals by Breanne.[22] She also has featured vocals on the song "Years of War", from Worlds.

On July 18, 2014, Breanne revealed that she would be making a new EP via her Twitter, using Indiegogo as a fundraising tool.[23] On September 18, 2015, Breanne released her second EP, Gem on iTunes.[24]

In 2018, Breanne played keyboards and contributed backing vocals for pop band Echosmith's North American headlining tour.[25]

Discography

Extended plays

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Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
Heat.

[26]
Sparks 5
Gem
  • Released September 18, 2015
  • Label: Dürendüren Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other appearances

TitleYearAlbum
"Silhouettes"
2008Ambient Blue
"On the Wing"
Maybe I'm Dreaming and Ocean Eyes
"The Saltwater Room"
"Air Traffic"
Maybe I'm Dreaming
"Summer"
Love vs. Life
"Meteor Shower"
2009Ocean Eyes
"Fireflies" [27] [28]
Ocean Eyes
"The Bird and the Worm" [29]
Ocean Eyes
"Lament (We Cannot Wait)"
2010Miracle
"Honey and the Bee"
2011All Things Bright and Beautiful
"Here's to You"
Somewhere New
"The Flight"
2012Fall
"Years of War"
2014Worlds
"Hearth"
2015Forenn

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Breanne Düren Blog . March 28, 2011 . November 2, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120424031813/http://www.breannedurenmusic.com/blog_single.php?id=54 . April 24, 2012 .
  2. Web site: Music: Owl City sidekick Duren threatens to become the state's next big sensation. Star Tribune. Chris Riemenschneider. August 17, 2012. April 28, 2023.
  3. News: Catch A Fire: Breanne Düren's Career Heats Up. Carson. Erin. June 20, 2011. American Songwriter. March 1, 2016.
  4. Web site: M Music & Musicians Magazine - Breanne Düren. April 29, 2023.
  5. Web site: Watch Breanne Duren's Exclusive "Gold Mine" Video Premiere Teen Vogue. Teen Vogue. January 21, 2016.
  6. May 26, 2011. Artist to Know: Breanne Düren. Seventeen. March 1, 2016.
  7. Web site: Ocean Eyes - Owl City Credits. AllMusic. April 28, 2023.
  8. Web site: All Things Bright and Beautiful - Owl City Credits. AllMusic. April 28, 2023.
  9. Web site: Breanne Düren Biography by Andrew Leahey. AllMusic. Andrew Leahey. April 28, 2023.
  10. Web site: Interview: An Exclusive Indoor-Picnic Date With Breanne Düren. Coup de Main Magazine. Shahlin Graves. November 26, 2011. August 18, 2014. January 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150102221559/http://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/interviews/interview-exclusive-indoor-picnic-date-breanne-d%C3%BCren. dead.
  11. Web site: Swimming With Dolphins - Ambient Blue EP. Jesus Freak Hideout. Ben Cardenas. May 25, 2011. April 29, 2023.
  12. Web site: Breanne Düren - Indie Artist Discography. April 29, 2023.
  13. Web site: Whispering Endearments - Ari Herstand. AllMusic. April 29, 2023.
  14. Web site: Robbie Seay Band - Miracle CD. April 29, 2023.
  15. Web site: Breanne Duren, 'Everlasting Lights' (Black Keys Cover) -- Video of the Day. Spinner. Sam Einhorn. February 29, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121104161545/http://www.spinner.com/2012/02/29/breanne-duren-everlasting-lights-black-keys-cover-video/. November 4, 2012. April 29, 2023.
  16. Web site: iTunes - Music - Sparks - EP by Breanne Düren . Itunes.apple.com . May 3, 2011 . October 29, 2011.
  17. Web site: Breanne Düren "Sparks" Review — 5 out of 5 stars - ARTISTdirect News . Artistdirect.com . October 29, 2011.
  18. Web site: Hit or Miss: Breanne Düren. sugarscape.com. September 6, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305142654/http://www.sugarscape.com/music/news/a657765/hit-or-miss-breanne-duren-plus-win-tickets-to-see-her-live/. March 5, 2016. April 29, 2023.
  19. Web site: BREANNE DÜREN: Putting the Spark in Sparkle . https://archive.today/20120709112217/http://ivyleaguespins.com/2011/06/30/breanne-duren/ . dead . July 9, 2012 . Ivy League Spins . June 30, 2011 . October 29, 2011 .
  20. Web site: Contessa Gayles . Breanne Duren Is Like 'No One Else' in New Video - AOL Music Blog . Blog.music.aol.com . June 22, 2011 . October 29, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110625175754/http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/06/22/breanne-duren-no-one-else . June 25, 2011.
  21. Web site: Fall - Dustin Hatzenbuhler. Apple Music. April 29, 2023.
  22. Billboard March 28, 2014, Zel McCarthy.Porter Robinson's tired of 'Electro Bangers', will switch things up on 'Worlds' debut album.Retrieved from http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/6029308/porter-robinsons-tired-of-electro-bangers-will-switch-things-up-on .
  23. Web site: Breanne Düren official Twitter. July 18, 2014. July 21, 2014. Twitter. Twitter, Inc.. Düren. Breanne.
  24. Web site: Gem - EP by Breanne Düren. Apple Music. April 29, 2023.
  25. Web site: Echosmith's Love-Filled Tour Hit NYC and Philly Last Weekend. Melissa Lagrotta. May 1, 2018. April 29, 2023.
  26. Heatseekers Albums: Week of May 21, 2011. Billboard. August 9, 2023.
  27. Filmed at LA's Club Nokia in July, the full 21 track concert captures the magic behind the recent huge success. Web site: Owl City - Fireflies (Official Live Video). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/I6NSS-CC93o . December 21, 2021 . live. .
  28. Owl City perform the worldwide smash hit "Fireflies" live at Last.fm Sessions. Web site: Owl City - Fireflies (Last.fm Sessions). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/M94XFqsKGhk . December 21, 2021 . live. .
  29. June 17, 2011, Charlotte, NC. All Things Bright and Beautiful Tour.Web site: The Bird and the Worm - Owl City Live). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/ZCKhxQxnRtA . December 21, 2021 . live. .