Lowrider (Australian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | John Bartlett, Paul Bartlett, Scott Duncan, Joseph Braithwaite |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Adelaide , Australia |
| Products | Soul and indie music albums |
Lowrider was a soul and indie band originating from Australia, established in 2003 by siblings John Bartlett (keyboard), Paul Bartlett (drums), along with bassist Scott Duncan and vocalist Joseph Braithwaite. Drawing inspiration from musicians such as Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye, the group remained active until 2014.
History
In 2006, Lowrider launched their first album under the Illusive Sounds label.
Their sophomore release, Diamond Amongst the Thieves (2008), included the tracks "Be Bad" and "Friend," which gained traction on Australian radio stations.
During 2008 and 2009, the band supported hip hop group Hilltop Hoods on tour at the Big Day Out Festival and appeared at Byron Bay's East Coast Blues & Roots Festival.
The 2010 album Round the World reached number 87 on the ARIA Charts and secured a nomination for Best Urban Album at the ARIA Music Awards. In 2011, Lowrider toured alongside internationally renowned artists such as Lionel Richie and John Legend.
In 2012, they performed in Los Angeles at the Aussie BBQ event and participated in Austin's SXSW festival.
Their fourth studio project, Black Stones (2013), was recorded at Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles and Chapel Lane Studios in Adelaide. Singles from this album included "Days of Boredom," "And I Wonder," "Golden Sun," and "In My Arms."
Lowrider announced an indefinite break in August 2014, culminating with a farewell performance in Adelaide that November.
Studio albums
| Album Title | Release Information | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Lowrider |
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| Diamond Amongst the Thieves |
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| Round the World |
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87 |
| Black Stones |
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AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (AIR Awards) celebrate achievements within Australia's independent music industry each year.
| 2010 | Round the World | Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album | Template:Nom |
ARIA Music Awards
The annual ARIA Music Awards honor outstanding accomplishments and creativity across all genres within Australian music.
|- | 2010 | Round the World | Best Urban Album | |-