Tales Of The Drift

Fast rising Australian label Elefant Traks delivers the anticipated second album from Hermitude, the Blue Mountain, Sydney production duo of Luke Dubs and Elgusto. Their debut was lauded for it's world class hip hop production and Hermitude has been consistently compared to acts of the ilk of Bonobo and RJD2. High praise indeed.

Now they turn the heat right up with their new album 'Tales Of The Drift', a testament to the maturity of their instinctively warm, intricate arrangements. Although undoubtedly hip hop by nature, Hermitude stitch together a bed of jazz, funk and Cuban rhythms, then weave delicate melodies and deft electronic touches throughout.

Guest vocalists include The Herd's Urthboy and Ozi Batla, alongside Melbourne via London vocalist Blu MC.

With support slots for acts such as The Herbaliser, Kid Koala, RJD2, DJ Krush, Dizzee Rascal and crowd rocking sets for huge crowds at the Big Day Out and other Aus festivals, Hermitude have done the hard yards - and it shows.

The sophisticated sound conjured up by Hermitude promises more attention for this wicked album.