Hermitude
{{Short description|Australian electronic hip hop duo}}
{{More citations needed|date=April 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
{{Use Australian English|date=August 2011}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Hermitude
| image =
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| origin = Blue Mountains, Australia
| genre = {{hlist|Electronic|Australian hip hop|post-dubstep|wonky|trap}}
| years_active = 2000–present
| label = Elefant Traks
| website = {{Official URL}}
| current_members = * Angus Stuart (also known as El Gusto)
- Luke Dubber (also known as Luke Dubs)
| past_members =
}}
Hermitude are an Australian electronic-hip hop duo, originating from the Blue Mountains, New South Wales.{{cite web|title=Hermitude |url=http://www.localnoise.net.au/site-directory/interviews/hermitude-interview/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071203120033/http://www.localnoise.net.au/site-directory/interviews/hermitude-interview/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2007 |publisher=Local Noise |access-date=4 October 2012 |author=Tony Mitchell |year=2007–2012 }}
Biography
=Early years=
Multi-instrumentalists, Luke Dubber (a.k.a. Luke Dubs) and Angus Stuart (a.k.a. Elgusto), have collaborated in bands since 1994, when they were aged 16 and 11, respectively. Their first functional band was called "Funk Injection" and included Stuart's sister, Aja Stuart, on bass.
=2000–2009: Career beginnings of Hermitude=
After Stuart returned from a trip to the US in 2000 with a set of turntables, the two tried jamming together with Dubs playing keyboard, sans vocals. The combination worked so well that they realised they didn't need anything else, and Hermitude was formed.
Signing with the Elefant Traks label, founded by The Herd, Hermitude released the vinyl-only Imaginary Friends EP in 2002.Hobart Mercury, 30 October 2008, "New kids on hip-hop block" The collection of esoteric instrumental soundscapes, with two vocal cuts provided by Urthboy and Ozi Batla, sold out and has never been transferred to CD, making it a collector's item. In 2003, the band released their first album, Alleys to Valleys. The name referred to their moving between Sydney and a recording studio called Sound Heaven in the Blue Mountains, owned by Stuart's father, John Stuart, which allowed them to live like hermit crabs half the time. The other half of their time they spent coming down from the mountains to try out their new material in the clubs of the city.
The popularity of Hermitude's debut allowed them to earn support billing with touring international acts such as, Dizzee Rascal, RJD2, and DJ Krush, and then record Tales of the Drift in 2005. A more percussive, Cuban sound was created, inspired by Stuart's time spent there in his youth.{{cite web |date=14 April 2006 |title=Hermitude |url=http://www.localnoise.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/hermitude.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720195054/http://www.localnoise.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/hermitude.pdf |archive-date=20 July 2008 |access-date=7 April 2008 |publisher=Localnoise.net.au}} In 2006 Hermitude embarked overseas to pursue bigger success, landing gigs in Europe, Asia and the US.The Malay Mail, 5 April 2006, "Hermitude with attitude" by Tan Hee HuiThe Sydney Morning Herald, 12 May 2006, "Brandy snaps" by Paris PomporThe Sydney Morning Herald, 13 April 2006, News They were invited to perform in Malaysia,{{cite web |url=http://www.inthemix.com.au/features/31780/Hermitude_Monocles_and_bootyshakin|publisher=Inthemix.com |title=Hermitude: Monocles and booty-shakin' |date=18 April 2007 |access-date=7 April 2008}} Norway and Spain as well as at DJ Kentaro's Japanese album launch, and were booked for Aceyalone and Abstract Rude's West Coast US tour. While on this world tour, Dubber and Stuart wrote the tunes that would make up their 2007 EP, Rare Sightings. Released in November 2007, initially sold at venues on their return tour of Australia, it was their fourth release on Elefant Traks. Hermitude then joined Urthboy and The Tongue on a national tour throughout Australia.{{cite web |url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/local/10621/Three-Strikes-Tour-Hermitude-Earthboy-and-The-Tongue.htm|publisher=Fasterlouder.com |title=Three Strikes Tour |date=7 September 2007 |access-date=7 April 2008}} Copies of the CD sold out during the tour and had to go back to press before copies could be released in stores.
=2010–2017: ''HyperParadise'' and ''Dark Night Sweet Light''=
In 2010 Hermitude released the single, "Get in My Life" and in 2011 "Speak of the Devil", from the album HyperParadise, which was released on 3 February 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.elefanttraks.com/hermitude|publisher=Elefantraks.com |title=Hermitude |date=30 November 2011 |access-date=2011-11-11}} The title track of the album peaked at number 38 on the ARIA Singles Chart in February 2013.{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Hermitude&titel=HyperParadise&cat=s |title=australian-charts.com – Hermitude – HyperParadise |publisher=Hung Medien |access-date=2015-05-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124123534/http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Hermitude&titel=HyperParadise&cat=s |archive-date=24 January 2016}} "Speak of the Devil" won the 2011 J Award for Music Video of the Year.{{cite web|title=J Awards 2011|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jawards/11/|work=Triple J|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=25 January 2012|date=November 2011}}
In 2014 they released the single "Ukiyo" without radio or video servicing, yet in a few months it had millions of plays. In October of that year Hermitude toured North America for the first time, supporting Rüfüs Du Sol.
In January 2015 "Through the Roof", the first official single from the new album Dark Night Sweet Light. The album was released in May 2015 and peaked at number 1 on the ARIA Charts. The album spawned four other singles, including multi-platinum selling "The Buzz" which peaked at number 20, becoming Hermitude's highest-charting song. Dark Night Sweet Light has gone Gold in multiple countries.
=2018–2020: ''Pollyanarchy''=
In November 2018 Hermitude released "Stupid World".{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/hermitude-new-song-stupid-world-ft-bibi-bourelly-interview/10456296|title=First Spin: Hermitude are back with new burner 'Stupid World'|last=Newstead|first=Al|date=1 November 2018|website=triple j|language=en|access-date=15 February 2019}} Hermitude said the song was written in response to the craziness happening globally, whether it be politically or societally, saying "However you wanna deal with what's happening around us in the world right now, you can do it your own way through music."{{Cite web|url=https://www.elefanttraks.com/artists/hermitude/|title=Hermitude Music Available Though Elefant Traks Now|website=Elefant Traks|access-date=15 February 2019}}
In September 2019 Hermitude released their sixth studio album, Pollyanarchy, featuring Buddy and BJ The Chicago Kid, Vic Mensa and more which peaked at number 18 on the ARIA Charts.
=2021–present: ''Mirror Mountain''=
In February 2022, the band announced the release of Mirror Mountain and released the single "Promises" featuring Andie.{{cite web|url=https://earmilk.com/2022/02/04/hermitude-announces-mirror-mountain-album-and-releases-new-single-promises-ft-annie-video/|title=Hermitude announces 'Mirror Mountain' album and releases new single "Promises"|website=Ear Milk|date=4 February 2022|access-date=25 March 2022}}
Other projects
Apart from Hermitude, Stuart has spent the last couple of years playing and touring with Paul Mac as percussionist and DJ, while Dubber has lent his keyboard skills to many local Sydney outfits including Gauche, The Tango Saloon and The Bird, as well as touring with Tom Tom Crew the internationally acclaimed Hip-Hop Circus stage production.
Discography
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Album details ! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| AUS ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| NZ |
|---|
| scope="row"| Alleys to Valleys
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| — || — | |
| scope="row"| Tales of the Drift
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| — || — | |
| scope="row"| Threads
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| — || — | |
| scope="row"| HyperParadise
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| 37 || — | |
| scope="row"| Dark Night Sweet Light
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| 1 || 27 |
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| scope="row"| Pollyanarchy
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| 18 || — | |
| scope="row"| Mirror Mountain
| | 66 || — | |
=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of extended plays, with selected details shown, such as title, release date, and certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:20em;"| Details ! Certifications |
| scope="row"| Imaginary Friends
|
| |
|---|
| scope="row"| Rare Sightings
|
| |
| scope="row"| Parallel Paradise
|
| |
=Singles=
=Remixes=
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.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2009
|Threads
| Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album
| {{nom}}
|{{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2009/10/air-nominees/|title=AIR Nominees|date=19 October 2009|access-date=19 August 2020|archive-date=18 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918230557/https://www.auspop.com.au/2009/10/air-nominees/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.air.org.au/awards/history|title=History Wins|website=Australian Independent Record Labels Association|access-date=18 August 2020|archive-date=10 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310102536/https://www.air.org.au/awards/history|url-status=dead}}
|-
| 2012
|HyperParadise
| Best Independent Dance/Electronica album
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2015
| themselves
| Best Independent Artist
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Dark Night Sweet Light
| Best Independent Album
| {{nom}}
|-
|Best Independent Dance/Electronic Album
| {{nom}}
|-
|Hermitude featuring Mataya & Young Tapz – "The Buzz"
| Best Independent Single or EP
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2019
| "Stupid World" (featuring Bibi Bourelly)
| Best Independent Single or EP
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2020
| Pollyanarchy
| Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP
| {{nom}}
|{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2020-air-awards-nominees-20200707|title=2020 AIR Awards Nominees|website=scenestr|date=7 July 2020|access-date=8 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/2020-air-award-winners/|title=That's a wrap: 2020 AIR Awards winners and celebrations|website=the industry observer|date=1 October 2020 |access-date=1 October 2020}}
|-
{{end}}
=Australia Music Prize=
The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2012
|HyperParadise
| Australian Album of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
{{end}}
=ARIA Music Awards=
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2012
| HyperParadise
| {{nom}}
|
|-
| "Speak of the Devil" (directed by Emma Tomelty)
| {{nom}}
|
|-
| rowspan="7" | 2015
| rowspan="3" | Dark Night Sweet Light
| {{nom}}
|-
| {{nom}}
|-
| {{nom}}
|-
| Mitch Kenny for Dark Night Sweet Light
| {{nom}}
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| Luke Dubber and Angus Stuart for Dark Night Sweet Light
| {{nom}}
|-
| Through the Roof" (directed by Kess Broekman-Dattner)
| {{nom}}
|-
| Dark Night Sweet Light Tour
| Best Australian Live Act
| {{nom}}
|-
{{end}}
=J Awards=
The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2011
| "Speak of the Devil" (directed by Emma Tomelty)
| Australian Video of the Year
| {{won}}
|{{cite web|title = The J Award 2011|website = Triple J|url = https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jawards/11/|publisher = Australian Broadcasting Corporation|year = 2011|accessdate =15 August 2020}}
|-
| 2015
| Dark Night Sweet Light
| Australian Album of the Year
| {{nom}}
|{{cite web|title = The J Award 2015|website = Triple J|url = https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jawards/15/|publisher= Australian Broadcasting Corporation|year = 2015|access-date =15 August 2020}}
{{end}}
=National Live Music Awards=
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2019
| Hermitude
| Live Electronic Act (or DJ) of the Year
| {{nom}}
|{{cite web|url=https://www.nlmas.com.au/2019/10/22/here-are-your-2019-national-live-music-awards-nominees/|title=HERE ARE YOUR 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES!|website=NLMA|date=22 October 2020|access-date=5 September 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nlmas.com.au/2019/12/05/and-the-winners-of-the-2019-national-live-music-awards-are/|title=AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS ARE…
|website=NLMA|date=5 December 2020|access-date=5 September 2020}}
|-
{{end}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website}}
- {{Discogs artist}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:2000 establishments in Australia
Category:Australian hip-hop groups