Currently on tour in Europe, St Germain will headline two shows, playing The Forum, Melbourne on March 14 and Enmore Theatre, Sydney on March 15.

He’s back. Twenty years after Boulevard, fifteen years after the multi-platinum album Tourist (which sold more than three million copies worldwide) and a world tour spanning several continents, St Germain (Ludovic Navarre) has finally found his way back into the studio.

An uncontested and respected figure in the world of electronic music for the past two decades, a pioneer of the “French Touch” and a creator of intelligent, sensual and original deep house, St Germain has always stood out. His consummate art thrives on a subtle mixture of machines and instruments, of authentic roots and modern influences.

His music is a complex blend – reflecting his love of jazz with hypnotic electronic loops and beautifully intertwined vocal samples. Who can forget the renowned ‘Alabama Blues’ or ‘Rose Rouge’, the hit singles played all around the world.

This new eponymous album is a colourful and exceptional musical journey. Recorded with the participation of African musicians, the album features traditional Malian instruments like the kora, the balafon or the n’goni, that mingle with electric guitars, pianos, saxophones and electronic loops, following a secret formula only St Germain could concoct.

The first single, ‘Real Blues’ a perfect summer track, sets the legendary voice of Lightnin’ Hopkins to the beat of wild, fiery drums and percussion.

An unparalleled, pioneering talent, don’t miss your chance to see St Germain live.

St Germain Australian Tour
14 March 2016 – Forum Melbourne, Melbourne
15 March 2016 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
www.stgermain-music.com

Thievery Corporation duo, Eric Hilton and Rob Garza, have spent two decades creating boundary warping, complexly crafted electronic music blending an eclectic array of influences from Afro –beat, Indian, Jamaican Dub, Brazilian, New York tones with trip hop and acid jazz.

Thievery Corporation’ Bossa Nova inspired latest studio album, ‘Saudade’, once again sees the band changing direction, trading the fiery energy of their last two albums for a more wistful and summery mood.

The album once again demonstrates why the band is one of the most influential and respected names on the electronic and dance music scene.

‘Brilliant…a complex, sensual release pushing the boundaries in style – 4.5/5 stars’ – The Australian

The Australian shows will feature a full live band, drawing material from Thievery Corporation,s stellar discography over the past two decades. Prepare to be mind blown by Thievery Corporation as they guide you through an energetic, ethereal, sultry, groovy, mysterious and hypnotic musical journey.

Thievery Corporation Aussie Tour
09 February – The Tivoli, Brisbane
11 February – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
12 February – The Forum Theatre, Melbourne
13 February – Perth International Arts Festival, Perth
www.thieverycorporation.com