Since the band’s inception to the live scene, Adelaide newcomers, Raider, have built quite the CV for themselves. Spending their life in the studio, working on their debut 5 track sampler, throughout the latter half 2010, the band burst onto the scene alongside US Indie Rockers, As Tall As Lions.

Fast forward just a month, and the band had secured themselves local shows alongside old friends The Mission in Motion, and Tonight Alive, as well as a Club headline spot.

Onward, the band have featured on a sold out In Fiction reunion, Thirsty Merc's sold out Adelaide show on their "Rock Ya Socks Off Tour", a spot alongside Trial Kennedy, and a local slot on Indie Electro festival Parklife, in Adelaide.

The band’s live show, and sampler have received some great feedback, also, including the following from Adelaide’s DB Magazine and FasterLouder:

“...Local band Raider took to the stage and looked like seasoned performers and consummate professionals alike. Playing a simple brand of atmospheric indie rock, the four-piece displayed their talent from the get-go. Even more impressive was the fact that this was their first ever live show; I think the majority of the quickly gathering crowd were genuinely shocked considering the band’s high intensity live show and stage presence to that point. The guys mixed it up with a few acoustic sounding numbers in the set list for good measure, proving they are a must-watch for future successes in the industry if they can maintain the same level of commitment they showed this evening.” - FasterLouder

“It's great to hear a local band releasing a pop-rock CD that really competes with national and international talent in quality and production. You'd be hard pressed to pick this CD out as local without being told before hand and, honestly, I had to keep reminding myself as I listened to it, because its production ethic really is on the next level.” – DB Magazine

With the band’s standout track, 'Lady, Lady', boasting casual rotation on Nova 919, a Tour and more profile shows yet to be announced, as well as the recording process, and release, of their debut EP - Raider are moving forward in leaps and bounds.

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