Joseph Braithwaite Scott Duncan John Bartlett Paul Bartlett
Lowrider was 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 draws influences from Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, the Roots, Mos Def and Erykah Badu.[citation needed] After 10 years of performing, they called it quits in August of 2014 and performed their last show in November of that year.
History
Lowrider released their self-titled debut album on Illusive Sounds in 2006.
They released their second album Diamond Amongst the Thieves in March 2008. The album's singles "Be Bad"[1] and "Friend"[2] received airplay on Australian radio stations.[citation needed]
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.[6]
In February 2013, the band released their fourth album, Black Stones. The album was recorded throughout 2012 between the famed Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles California, and Chapel Lane Studios in Adelaide, South Australia.[7] The album was preceded by the singles "Days of Boredom" and "And I Wonder" with singles "Golden Sun" and "In My Arms" following.[citation needed]
In August of 2014, they announced the band would split up on an indefinite hiatus, performing one final show beforehand.[8] The show was played in their hometown of Adelaide at the HQ Complex on November 21.
Discography
Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
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.
^"Premier Six Four new song ft. Guilty Simpson & Kuseah". Kiss FM. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2021. As founding members of Australian soul band Lowrider, they toured extensively in both Australia and the US with the likes of Alicia Keys, John Legend, Lupe Fiasco to name a few.
^Poulton, Tim (14 December 2011). "SxSW 2012 Line-up". Music Feeds. Retrieved 20 December 2021.