Dungeonesse is an American collaboration between songwriter and producer Jon Ehrens (

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, Art Department) and singer

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(

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, Flock of Dimes) out of

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. The project was born through their mutual love for

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and R&B and the mechanics behind a hit song. The pair began creating songs long-distance between

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and wherever Wasner was touring. The group signed to the

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in 2012, and since have released one single, "Drive You Crazy" b/w "Private Party." Their self-titled debut album was released by Secretly Canadian on May 14, 2013. According to Ehrens and Wasner, the music is equally focused on sonic choices and lyrics. The songs have been heavily influenced by the music of the 1990s, as both members of the duo call themselves "90's children."

History

2012: Secretly Canadian

Jon Ehrens and

began collaborating on music remotely when Wasner was touring with another group. In late 2012, the duo signed to

. They released their first single, "Drive You Crazy" b/w "Private Party" and announced their debut album's scheduled 2013 release.

2013: ''Dungeonesse''

In early 2013, Dungeonesse announced the official release date of their debut album, ''Dungeonesse'', as May 14, and allowed fans to stream another single from the album: "Shucks." Later in the year, they shared another new track called "Nightlight." The album became available for pre-order in April. The duo also spent time in 2013 creating remixes for fellow artists, such as John Grant's "Black Belt" and

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's "Cayucos."

Discography

Singles

*"Drive You Crazy" b/w "Private Party" (2012), Secretly Canadian

Albums

*''Dungeonesse'' (2013), Secretly Canadian

References

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External links

* {{Wye Oak American pop music groups American dance music groups Secretly Canadian artists