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RUFUS
Genre: Dance, Indie
Region: Sydney, NSW
Members: Jon, Tyrone & James- vocals. guitars, percussion, samples, synths & drums.
Influences: Indie Rock, House, Folk, Dub, Pop, Electronica
Artist Website: listn.to/rufus

Unearthed Artists We Like: Seekae , STICKY FINGERS , Dante Nou , Elizabeth Rose , Bon Chat, Bon Rat , Blud


"RUFUS seems poised to join Midnight Juggernauts, The Presets and Cut Copy on the list of groups who managed to translate popularity Down Under into worldwide recognition… mark my words, this is a band you should be keeping your eye on this year. I know I will be."
- thenewmontreal.com

You may have heard the name; chances are you’ve heard the music. Filtering in from the periphery of the indie dance scene come the poised sounds of young Sydney 3 piece, RÜFÜS.

Since early 2011, RÜFÜS has been making considerable ripples around the world with their debut self-titled EP. Written and recorded solely by the band, the EP was also released through RÜFÜS’ own label Monekeleon, and PRed entirely by the trio themselves. With skilled pop sensibilities, RÜFÜS’ combination of live instruments and electronic production create moments of dance floor euphoria and roaming lo-fi grooves. The result is subtly and undeniably infectious.

In a testament not only to the music, but also to the band’s DIY aesthetic, the EP has enjoyed organic growth and enviable attention from key tastemakers in the blogosphere. Two tracks from the EP, 'Paris Collides' & 'We Left', reached No.8 & No.13 on the Hype Machine charts simultaneously, while also garnering radio play throughout Europe and North America. The brand new video for ‘We Left’, directed by Tropfest finalist Alex George - also the brother of RÜFÜS’ Jon – continues in this DIY tradition.

Locally the band’s live show has been gathering a loyal cult following, with growing intrigue from punters in their home town of Sydney resulting in more than a few sold out shows. On the airwaves, RÜFÜS’ remix of the Elizabeth Rose track ‘Stars Ago’, has received national airplay with resident triple J DJ Nina Las Vegas giving the track a 5/5.

In July, the band released a remix EP through French Label On The Fruit. Featuring remixes by Beaumont, SymbolOne and Ride the Universe, the EP is again gaining notable attention for RÜFÜS, as the tracks begin to sift beyond the existing realms to even more online spheres.

In September and October, RÜFÜS joined an impressive lineup of international and Australian artists including Gossip, Lykke Li, Santigold and MSTRKRFT on the Sydney leg of the national Parklife Festival tour. The tour is set to unveil the band to a whole new audience, as they step out of the live music fringes and on to the main stage.

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Played on triple j Paris Collides
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Played on triple j Stars Ago (RUFUS Remix)- Elizabeth Rose
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Played on triple j We Left
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We Left
rating:  4/5
A great dreamy indie dance number. The perfect balm to sooth your ears after a big night on the dance floor.
triplej



We Left
rating:  4/5
there is something very very catchy about this tune. maybe it's the smooth vocals? or the claps/clicks? who cares? you got me.
triplej



Stars Ago (RUFUS Remix)- Elizabeth Rose
rating:  5/5
OH MAN. REMIXING ANOTHER KILLER UNEARTHED ACT? DOUBLE WIN.
triplej



Paris Collides
rating:  5/5
Top notch! I've been scoping you since you formed and somehow you were instantly infallible. An uncanny quality and I look forward to see how much yo...
triplej


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