High Dependency Unit (band) explained

High Dependency Unit
Alias:HDU
Origin:Dunedin, New Zealand
Genre:Post-rock, psychedelic rock
Years Active:1994-present (hiatus)
Label:Flying Nun, Furtherist, Shoot the Freak
Website:www.hdu.co.nz
Current Members:Tristan Dingemans
Neil Phillips
Constantine Karlis

High Dependency Unit are a New Zealand psychedelic rock band originating from Dunedin. Forming in 1994, the band was described by BBC DJ and presenter John Peel as "one of the 10 best bands in the world you've never heard of."[1] The band consists of Tristan Dingemans (guitar, vocals), Neil Phillips (guitar, bass) and Constantine Karlis (drums, percussion, synth, samples).

History

The band opened for bands including Mogwai and Shellac.[2]

Prominent audio engineer and longtime fan Steve Albini hosted HDU at his Chicago studio for their 2001 release Fire Works.[2]

Discography

Albums

EPs

References

  1. Web site: HDU comes out of hibernation . 24 May 2008 . . 3 October 2011.
  2. Web site: Marbecks ยป Broken Heart College - Broken Heart College. Marbecks.co.nz.

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