Dimmer | Artist

Dimmer was a New Zealand band formed 1994 in Dunedin by Shayne Carter. Carter, formerly of Straitjacket Fits, The Double-Happys and Bored Games, was the only permanent member over its 18 year history. It began as an umbrella name for jam sessions and short-lived band line-ups, then home recordings, then an ensemble with various members and guests. This evolution led to more settled four-piece lineup comprising Carter (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards), Gary Sullivan (drums), James Duncan (guitar, keyboards, bass) and Kelly Steven (bass, vocals, flute). At least 41 musicians served with Dimmer in its lifetime. All four of the band's albums were admired by critics, and all earned multiple New Zealand Music Award nominations. Non-album singles were released in 1995 and 1996, with debut album I Believe You Are A Star not following until 2001. In 2004 You've Got To Hear The Music was named New Zealand's Best Rock Album for the year, and Dimmer named Best Group. There My Dear saw Carter return to playing and recording with a live rock band in 2006, and return to the national album charts. Final album, the excellent Degrees of Existence (2009), was recorded by the longest-lasting version of the band. The band's ecclectic musical style included noir funk, trance, trip hop influences all centred around Carter's vocals and superb musicianship.

Artist Website: wikipedia/Dimmer

Featured Albums: Dimmer

Related Artists: Shayne Carter

Video Clips: Evolution, I Believe You Are a Star, Under the Illusion