Bag Raiders

Australian electronic music duo renowned for infectious synth-driven tracks and global hits like 'Shooting Stars'.Formed in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 by Chris Stracey and Jack Glass. Gained international fame with their self-titled debut album (2010) and achieved viral success a decade later. Active performers in electronic music festivals worldwide.
  • Their 2008 single 'Shooting Stars' unexpectedly became a massive viral internet meme in 2017, years after its release, through surreal video edits shared widely on social media platforms like YouTube and Reddit.
  • Both members, Chris Stracey and Jack Glass, were established in the Sydney music scene before forming Bag Raiders, having worked on projects like the electronic duo Lifelike and remixing artists like Cut Copy.
  • Despite the meme-driven resurgence of 'Shooting Stars', Bag Raiders maintained credibility within the electronic music community, known for their energetic live shows blending instruments with electronic production.
  • The duo has collaborated with artists such as Daniel Johns (Silverchair) on the track 'Sunlight' and produced remixes for major acts like Chromeo, Classixx, and Groove Armada.