Lowrider (Australian band)

Lowrider (Australia)
Background information
Also known as	LWRDR, Wearelowrider, LOWRIDER
Origin	Adelaide, South Australia
Genres	Soul, Indie, Pop
Years active	2003—current
Labels	Illusive Sounds
Associated acts	Hilltop Hoods, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Lupe Fiasco, Christina Aguilera
Website	http://www.wearelowrider.com http://wearelowrider.com/
Members	Joseph Braithwaite Scott Duncan John Bartlett Paul Bartlett

Lowrider is an Australian Soul, Indie, Pop band, formed in 2003 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 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.

During 2008-2009, Lowrider toured with Australian Hip Hop act Hilltop Hoods at the Big Day Out Music Festivals and played at Byron Bays East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival.

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.

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