The Düsseldorf Düsterboys are a German indie-folk duo formed in 2012 in Essen by Peter Rubel and Pedro Goncalves Crescenti - both also known as the core of the Krautrock-influenced band International Music. Their sound draws on 1960s and 70s folk, bossa nova, and psychedelic anti-folk, delivered in German with a wry, literary sensibility. The duo released their debut album "Nenn mich Musik" in 2019 on Berlin label Staatsakt, followed by "Duo Duo" in 2022 and the "Trommel" EP in 2023.
The Düsseldorf Düsterboys appeared on DJ Koze's album "Music Can Hear Us" (Pampa Records), released April 4, 2025, with the track "Wie schön du bist" alongside Arnim Teutoburg-Weiß of Beatsteaks.
The band featured on DJ Koze's single "Wie schön du bist" (Pampa Records, September 20, 2024), a tribute to East German soul singer Holger Biege.
The band released the "Trommel" EP in 2023, a four-song release recorded with extended members Edis Ludwig and Fabian Neubauer, pressed on limited 1000-copy 10" vinyl.
Their second studio album "Duo Duo" was released on October 7, 2022, recorded as a stripped-back duo with contributions from violinist Radek Stawarz among others.
The Düsseldorf Düsterboys bring their Duo Duo Tour 2026 to Leipzig. The concert takes place on 11 December at 20:00.
The Düsseldorf Düsterboys bring their Duo Duo Tour 2026 to Bremen. The concert takes place on 16 December 2026 at 20:00 in Kulturzentrum Schlachthof.
The Düsseldorf Düsterboys perform in Hamburg as part of their Duo Duo Tour 2026.