Not only do Odesza make some sweet, sweet music – they’re also notorious for being some of the nicest, most down-to-earth bros in the business.

Despite having only formed back in 2012, Odesza have accomplished more than most could imagine with their emotive brand of electronica. Off the back of their second album In Return, they’ve come back for their first headline tour of Australia, courtesy of BBE. Here’s how we spent a half day of work and a half day of leisure with Odesza:

Our day gets off to a priceless, picturesque start in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Mother Nature has come through with the goods, providing us with a stellar summer’s day for activities. I’m tempted to steer the boat to Luna Park so that I get a selfie in one of those weird distorted mirrors that make me look like I have a warped facial. But alas, we’re going to Taronga Zoo, motherfuckers! #POSTCARDMATERIAL

Odesza aren’t just great producers, they’re all-round good dudes – lending some of their muscles to lift prams up the stairs. In 10 years time, this baby is going to remember the time he got to see a kangaroo take a massive shit, and it will all be thanks to Odesza. Obviously, they have been rewarded with good karma and a widely successful music career.

We hop in a cable car to go and see the animals. Clayton has a little fear of heights, and I can’t blame the dude – but I have 110% confidence in Taronga Zoo’s world-class, thoroughly-tested transport devices. We are just trying to remain as still as possible in case of turbulence.

We made it! Kangaroos are the hottest animal out this season – nobody’s really rushing to see a played-out platypus in 2015. Clayton gets familiar with this fella who has plenty of nonchalant sass. Look at that pose. A kangaroo, a pair of thongs and a pair of boardies in the same picture? I’m blasting ‘Waltzing Matilda’ while looking at this.

I dropped out of science class pretty early in my childhood, so I’m not really sure what the hell this animal is. I just know that I would really love to pat one while I’m hungover.

JOURNALIST UPDATE: Apparently this animal is called a quokka. I know that sounds like a nudget brand of soy sauce, but it’s actually a legitimate thing – look it up on Wikipedia, you philistine. Anyway, you can only find the quokka on Rottenest Island in WA and in this zoo, it’s a #VERYRARE member of the animal kingdom. The lads fall in love and inquire as to how much it is to purchase one to take back to Seattle.

Pretty sure this is real, but we’ll have to get confirmation from the Taronga Zoo media representatives. Harrison gets a shot for Instagram, and people back home won’t believe the amount of crazy shit Australians have in their zoos.

Sometimes, you just have to sit back and take in the view.

#TOURSITACTIVITIES #TOURISTPOSES

Off the boat and to Opera Bar for a few sneaky margaritas. These boys are somewhat connoisseurs of the margarita game all across the world, to the point where they even have a Tumblr dedicated to it. Check it out, because even though Passion Pop has a new watermelon flavour, you should have more dignity than that. #MARGBOYS

Pork dumplings and duck salad for lunch. Very Oriental. I’m a Hong Kong veteran, so this took me right back home. I’m reminiscing on all the aromas you would find wafting in from a Kowloon kitchen, and visualising all the cheap alcohol, fortune cats and bootleg DVDs. *SHEDS TEARS*

We jump in for a quick Take 5 with Zan at Triple J – You can find Odesza’s Top 5 Summer HolidayTunes right here! Check them out while you’re in a hammock, preferably with a margarita (duh).

Miniature guitar and giant back-scratcher? I don’t see why not.

No matter how busy you are, there’s always time for a coffee break during the day. We head over to Mecca Cafe, and much to our delight, there’s an Odesza song playing over the speakers. Soon enough, we realise that’s it’s not the radio – they’re playing the whole damn album. Dear lord, are psychic baristas a thing? #PSYCHICBARISTAS

Full of caffeine, we head to Oxford Art Factory and set up for tonight’s show. “This is the rockstar life we live,” they joke. These guys might not have long hair, leather vests or leopard-print spandex pants, but they’re still rockstars in our eyes. <3

Ever seen Odesza live? This isn’t just a DJ set, there’s drum pads, Ableton control pads and laptops on the stage, making this the full blown live experience. You’re in for the real deal when you witness these lads smash it onstage.

Nek minit, full house. The lasers are in full effect, the smartphones in the air (it is 2015, after all) and the dancefloor is heaving towards the stage. Hayden James did a swell job warming up the crowd, and now Odesza are here to serve up the headline set. We escape to the balcony to get a break from the sauna below.

Sweat-drenched side profile.

Into the pit. The crowd responds well to ‘Say My Name‘ and its tropical vibes, can we listen to this song in Barbados? Preferably with lots of Rihanna look-a-likes? #LIFEGOALS

Smiles all round, and that’s saying a lot since it’s a sold out crowd tonight.

Back in the infamous Oxford Art Factory green room, the drinking continues as the lads get into a fresh change of clothes. The show might have just finished, but the night is far from over. #BENDERSQUAD

With local bro Hayden James. The ‘Permission To Love’ golden boy has become good mates with the two after touring with them extensively – look at that million dollar smile, heartwarming stuff. Make sure you catch him on his ‘Something About You‘ headline tour later this year!

Into the whip, and onto the afterparty.

We head down the road to our spiritual home, Goodgod Small Club, where Odesza play to an equally sweaty crowd. At least there’s a fan in the right hand corner. They drop a Fatman Scoop remix, because let’s be honest, when a dude has press shots like this, you have to drop his tracks.

Thanks to Odesza for hanging out, and we can’t wait for you to bring the sweat to Australia once again.