Herman Düne
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Herman Düne is an Anti-folk band from Sweden, formed in 1999. The band consists of André Herman Düne (guitars and vocals ), David-Ivar Herman Düne (guitars and vocals) and Neman Herman Düne(drums and sometimes backing vocals). Néman, who is not from Sweden but Switzerland, replaced former drummer Omé in early 2001. On December 13th, 2006, André Herman Düne played his last show with the band.
Some of Herman Düne's influences include: Lou Barlow, The Mountain Goats, Cat Power and Silver Jews.
HD has worked with several other bands and singers such as Julie Doiron, Leah Hayes, and Laura Hoch.
Although the band has only five official albums, they have worked on many side projects, some of which include Kungen, Ben Haschish, Ben Dope, John Trawlings, Fountain Boats, Satan's Fingers, and Fast Ganz. They have also played as the backing band for recordings by Julie Doiron (ex-Eric's Trip) and Kimya Dawson (ex-Moldy Peaches). Both André and David-Ivar have also released numerous solo CDs (mostly self-released CDRs). André and David-Ivar each contributed a song to the 2006 album by Françoiz Breut, Une Saison Volée.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Giant (2006, Source Etc.)
- Not On Top (2005, Track & Field records)
- Mash Concrete Metal Mushrooms (2003, Shrimper Records)
- Mas Cambios (2003, Track & Field records)
- The Whys And The Hows of Herman Düne & Cerberus Shoal (2002, North East indie)
- Switzerland Heritage (2001, Prohibited records)
- They Go To The Woods (2001, Shrimper)
- Turn Off The Light (2000, Prohibited Records)
