High Dependency Unit (band)

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).

High Dependency Unit
Also known as	HDU
Origin	Dunedin, New Zealand
Genres	Post-rock, psychedelic rock
Years active	1994-present (hiatus)
Labels	Flying Nun, Furtherist, Shoot the Freak
Members	Tristan Dingemans Neil Phillips Constantine Karlis
Website	www.hdu.co.nz

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

• Sum of the Few (1996)
• Crosschannel Multitap (1998)
• Fire Works (2001)
• Metamathics (2008)

EPs

• Abstinence:Acrimony (1995)
• Higher (1997)
• Memento Mori (2000)