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The original roots of Hermitude can be traced back to a school band called Funk Injections which featured both Dubber and Stuart along with Stuart's sister on bass. Its fair to say Funk Injections didn't last, but the boys realised they did work well as musicians. In 2000 Stuart returned from a trip to the U.S with a new set of turntables with the intent on creating some new sounds and invited Dubber for a jam session. They realised the set-up worked and they weren't in need of other musicians and from there Hermitude became a working project.
They shortly signed with the Elefant Traks label, who released the duo's first EP titled 'Imaginary Friends' which was a vinyl only release. The response for the unusual and complex sound was massive and all copies of the vinyl sold out. After this initial positive response, the band followed the EP with their debut album 'Alleys to Valleys' in 2003 which was met with mixed reviews from the critics yet it was enjoyed by their fan base.
They began to gain attention on the electro dance scene and supported international performers such as Dizzee Rascal and RJD2. They have gone on to release three more albums on the Elefant Traks record, the most successful being 'HyperParadise' from 2012 which charted at #37 in Australia. It also won the AIR Award for Best Independent Dance/Electronica album.
Live reviews
Australian electro/hip hop duo Hermitude have been working the circuit for over a decade now and although they have a larger following in their homeland, the rest of the world is slowly turning to the music of the band. They have been working relentlessly since creating their sound and developing it over the years. The album discography now stands at five and the latest release hit the #1 spot earlier this year and this has given the pair a renewed sense of confidence for their live show.
The decks slowly illuminate and the far larger crowd than usual roar in excitement as the two shadowed figures become recognisable atop the decks. Merging a mixing ability with live presence sees the boys sauntering around the stage in order to interact with the audience during the opening track 'Engage' which feeds nicely into fan favourite 'Get In My Life'. The energy is brilliant from performer and audience and they jump along together to the high synth backing beats whilst the two rap and sing over the top. After an hour of great performance, nobody is ready to leave yet it all comes to a close with a dizzying version of 'The Villian' as Angus Stuart and Luke Dubber totally revel in the moment.
sean-ward
Being right at the front of any concert is pretty special, but being right at the front of your favourite band’s performance on New Years Eve, things can’t get much better. Hermitude, the Australian hip hop band absolutely ricked their electronic set, smasking it on the synth and keys, as well as producing some solid vocals.
The group ran onto the stage and started hyping up the audience cheering at us and asking how our evening was going before they got stuck into their first track, the title from their debut EP, Imaginary Friends. Their tracks have won many awards, and as soon as they started playing live it was totally evident why, as their performance etiquette matched their musical capabilities right away.
It was clear how their ideas and visions had altered over the years, and their transition to more of a progressive Cuban sound was really well received by the audience. They played Get in My Live from HyperParadyse, and transitioned smoothly into Speak of the Devil. It was an awesome combination and mix, and the way that they bleneded the tracks was a signifier of 100% talent.
yazhow
AWESOME!! HERMITUDE are SO GOOD, SO FUN!! I had never watched videos of their live shows I am just a big fan of their songs and sound. I was surprised and thrilled to see them bust out and play steel drums and regular drums and all kinds of machines with bright plastic buttons. There were some precious moments of old school vinyl destruction scratch dj glory! The crowd was nice, mostly young and good looking and high and drunk and maybe a little too friendly but heyyyy good times whatevah. Most everyone was super into it and danced their ass off! Especially with their very special dancey guest performer.... I loved every minute!! All I want is MORE MORE MORE!!
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