Lowrider (Australian band)

Lowrider is an Australian Soul, Indie band, formed in 2003 when brothers John (keyboard and Rhodes) and Paul Bartlett (drums) joined with bassist Scott Duncan and singer Joseph Braithwaite. Lowrider draw influences including Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, The Roots, Mos Def and Erykah Badu.

Lowrider (Australia)
Background information
Also known asLWRDR, Wearelowrider, LOWRIDER
OriginAdelaide, South Australia
GenresSoul, Indie, Pop
Years active2003—current
LabelsIllusive Sounds
Associated actsHilltop Hoods, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Lupe Fiasco, Christina Aguilera
Websitehttp://www.wearelowrider.com
http://wearelowrider.com/
MembersJoseph Braithwaite
Scott Duncan
John Bartlett
Paul Bartlett

History

Lowrider released their self-titled debut album Lowrider (Illusive Sounds) in 2006.

Lowrider released their second album Diamond Amongst the Thieves in March 2008. The album's singles "Be Bad"[1] and "Friend"[2] received play on Australian radio stations.

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.

Lowrider released Round the World in July 2010. The album peaked at number 87 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2010, [[Round the World was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Urban Album.[3] Lowrider toured with international artists including Lionel Richie & John Legend during 2011.

In 2012, the band headed to the US for performances in Los Angeles for the Aussie BBQ and at Austin's South by Southwest SXSW festival.

In February 2013, the band released their fourth album, Black Stones. Black Stones was recorded throughout 2012 between the famed Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles California, and Chapel Lane Studios in Adelaide South Australia. The album was proceeded by the singles "Days of Boredom", "And I Wonder" with singles "Golden Sun" and "In My Arms" following.

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[4][5]
Lowrider
  • Released: 2006[6]
  • Label: Illusive Sounds (LIBCD9248.2)
  • Format: CD
 -
Diamond Amongst the Thieves
  • Released: March 2008[7][8]
  • Label: Illusive Sounds (ILL003CD)
  • Format: CD, DD
 -
Round the World
  • Released: July 2010[9]
  • Label: Illusive Sounds (ILL033CD)
  • Format: CD, DD
 87
Black Stones
  • Released: 2012[10]
  • Label: Illusive Sounds (ILL082CD)
  • Format: CD, DD
 -

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
AIR Awards of 2010[11][12] Round the World Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album Nominated

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.[3]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Lost to
2010 Round the World Best Urban Album Nominated M-Phazes - Good Gracious

References
  1. "Be Bad - single". Apple Music. 1 March 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  2. "Friends - single". Apple Music. July 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  3. "ARIA Awards search - Lowrider". ARIA Awards. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  4. "Urthboy at Australian Charts". Australian Charts. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  5. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  6. "Account Suspended". Lowridermusic.net. Archived from the original on 25 April 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  7. "Diamond Amongst the Thieves (DD)". Apple Music. March 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  8. "Account Suspended". Lowridermusic.net. Archived from the original on 25 April 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  9. "Account Suspended". Lowridermusic.net. Archived from the original on 25 April 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  10. "Lowrider | Album Preview". Wearelowrider.com. Archived from the original on 13 August 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  11. "Jagermeister Independent Music Awards Nominations Announced!". 1 September 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  12. "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
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