There is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) Dimmer was a New Zealand band active from 2005-2012 centred around Shayne Carter. 2) Dimmer was American drone duo Thomas Dimuzio and Joseph Hammer. 1) Dimmer was a New Zealand band active from 2005-2012 centred around Shayne Carter. The band arose from the ashes of Straitjacket Fits. Their first release was 'Crystalator' which Sub Pop put out as a seven inch. Another single, 'Don't Make Me Buy Out Your Silence' followed on Flying Nun.