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Indie singer Dirk Darmstaedter on tour

June 24, 2016

Dirk Darmstaedter’s first hit was "Brand New Toy," released with the band The Jeremy Days in 1989. Today the Hamburg artist has a successful solo career. He's now touring with his thirteenth album, "Beautiful Criminals."

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Dirk Darmstaedter was once described by the New York Times as "one of Germany's underground pop heroes." He got his start in 1988 as frontman for the band The Jeremy Days before striking out in 1996 on a solo career as a singer, songwriter and producer. He's currently touring Germany with his latest album, "Beautiful Criminals."