Lowrider (Australian band)
| Lowrider (Australia) | |
|---|---|
| Origin | South Australia |
| Genres | soul Hip-hop |
| Years active | 2004—current |
| Labels | Illusive Sounds |
| Website |
http://www.wearelowrider.com http://wearelowrider.com/ |
| Members |
Joseph Braithwaite Scott Duncan John Bartlett Paul Bartlett |
Lowrider is an Australian hip hop soul band, formed in 2004 when brothers John (keyboard and Rhodes) and Paul Bartlett (drums) joined with bassist Scott Duncan and singer Joseph Braithwaite. Lowrider's distinct sound has been developed organically drawing from very diverse influences including Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, The Roots, Mos Def and Erykah Badu.
Lowrider released their self-titled debut album Lowrider (Illusive Sounds) in 2006. After putting out their seminal self-titled debut release and moving thousands of units at live shows alone, Lowrider followed up with one of the most lauded Australian releases of 2008, Diamond Amongst the Thieves (Illusive Sounds). On the back of the album's massive buzz, Lowrider hit the road for numerous national sell-out tours over the course of the year. The album's first single Friend received excellent play on Australian radio stations and the second single BeBad built on this success, receiving strong air-play on Australian radio and television. Following the success of their second album, Lowrider toured Australia with major international acts, including Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera and Lupe Fiasco, and played major Australian music festivals such as The Big Day Out and Pyramid Rock Festival.
Lowrider released Round the World in July 2010 through Illusive Sounds.
December 2010 - January 2011 - Big Day performances. Lowrider played on the big stages at the bigdayout shows over summer in 2010 - 2011.
February 2013 saw the release of the bands much anticipated fourth album, titled Black Stones (Illusive Sounds). Recorded throughout 2012 between the famed Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles California, and Chapel Lane Studios in Adelaide South Australia, the album presents a distinct bold and exciting sonic progression for the band. Prior to the official release of Black Stones, Lowrider revealed their first track and single from the album Days of Boredom in December of 2012. In the month leading up to the launch of their forthcoming album Lowrider brought out subsequent tracks, And I Wonder and their second single Golden Sun.
Discography
- Albums
- Lowrider (2006, )
- Diamond Amongst the Thieves (2007, )
- Round the World (2010, ) #87 Australia
- Black Stones (2013, [http://wearelowrider.com/blackstones.])