Bag Raiders – Checkmate EP

During the course of their decade long career, Sydney’s Bag Raiders have certainly developed a sound they are comfortable with and one which fans adore, this is never more clear than on their new Checkmate EP, which his more of that same immaculately produced sound.

Across the three tracks on the EP the level of production is flawless, bringing their distinctive electro, indie-pop, tropical sound to the forefront. The stand out track though is the title track, which features guest vocals from SAFIA frontman Benjamin Joseph, the superb upbeat and uplifting track underneath is only lifted to new heights with addition of Benjamin’s vocal performance. (JA)

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