Bag Raiders
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | alternative dance, electronica, synthpop, indietronica, house |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Bang Gang 12 Inches, Fool's Gold, Modular |
| Website | bagraiders |
| Members | Jack Glass Chris Stracey |
Bag Raiders are an Australian electronic band founded in 2006 by mainstays Jack Glass and Chris Stracey. In October 2010 they issued their debut self-titled studio album, which peaked at No. 7 on the ARIA Albums Chart and received a J Award album of the year nomination.
Bag Raiders are an alternative dance band founded in 2007 by mainstays Jack Glass and Chris Stracey. Both classically trained musicians, they met in the Cranbrook School orchestra practice room with Glass a year ahead playing piano and cello, and Stracey playing violin, guitar and clarinet. In 2005, the pair reconnected and started mixing hip-hop and 1970s rock music CDs. As Bag Raiders their musical inspirations include Earth, Wind & Fire, The Brothers Johnson, 808 State and Orbital.
On 15 August 2007 Bag Raiders issued their second EP, Fun Punch on Bang Gang 12 Inches and Modular Records.
On 25 October 2010 Bag Raiders released their debut studio album. Their track, "Shooting Stars" was listed at No. 18 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2009. In the next year's list, "Way Back Home", reached No. 46.
They also DJ and produce, write and remix other artists' work. In 2009 they were rated at No. 11 on the inthemix poll of Australia's top 50 DJs. In June 2014 they released a house EP titled "Nairobi".
Bag Raiders found success with their song "Shooting Stars", released as a single in 2009. The song peaked at No. 62 on the ARIA Singles Chart and made No. 43 on the ARIA 2009 End of Year Top 50 Australian Artist Singles. The song is popular with supporters at home games of A-League team Adelaide United. The single features a remix by Kris Menace which charted at number one on the ARIA Hitseekers singles chart. In August 2013, "Shooting Stars" re-entered the ARIA Singles Chart, reaching the top 50 at #44. The song is featured as one of the soundtrack on NBA 2K16.
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