Bag Raiders

Bag Raiders, the Australian electronic music duo formed in 2006, achieved global recognition with their multi-platinum hit ‘Shooting Stars’ and continue to perform at international festivals and release new music. After gaining initial recognition with their October 2008 EP, Turbo Love!, whose title track became one of the most played songs on Triple J, Bag Raiders established their presence in electronic music. That same year, their remix of K.I.M.’s ‘B.T.T.T.T.R.Y.’ was included in the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack. In June 2009, the duo signed with Modular Records, leading to the August 2009 release of their single ‘Shooting Stars,’ which ranked No.

38, demonstrating its enduring appeal. The duo continued to evolve their sound through a series of acclaimed EPs: Nairobi/Savannah (2014), Waterfalls (2015), Friend Inside (2015), and Checkmate (2016). In 2017, ‘Shooting Stars’ experienced a viral resurgence, becoming a widely recognized internet meme. The track ‘Sunlight’ was certified Gold by ARIA in 2018, underscoring its continued commercial impact.

Bag Raiders released their second studio album, Horizons, in September 2019, which peaked at No. 43 on the ARIA Digital Album Chart. They maintain a consistent international touring schedule, performing across North America and Australia at major festivals like Splendour in the Grass and Beyond The Valley. Their work garners widespread support from tastemakers including BBC Radio 1, Billboard, and Mixmag.

Bag Raiders have also lent remixing talents to artists including Riton, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, and Crooked Colours. Reflecting their sustained global impact, ‘Shooting Stars’ was certified 4x Platinum by ARIA in 2021, and Silver by BPI in 2023. Their hit ‘Way Back Home’ earned Gold certification from BVMI in 2023, solidifying Bag Raiders’ status as an enduring and influential force in electronic music.