I’m not entirely sure what happened last night.
Well, that’s not exactly true. I know exactly what happened last night – I got on a train to Guildford, walked to The Boileroom (definitely didn’t get lost along the way…) and prepared myself to see Bristol-based band The Other Tribe. I’ve been meaning to catch them for some time – an old friend plays with the band, I’ve liked what I’d heard so far but hadn’t managed to make it to a gig yet.
I won’t admit to knowing much about dance or electronic music (something which I intend to change – feel free to send me any recommendations!) but these guys are definitely something special. Tribal instrument and beat samples, live percussion, ridiculously catchy hooks make for a sound that’s both instantly recognizable as their own and ridiculously addictive. Quite rightly, they’ve earned themselves a place on Radio 1’s B List – and that’s just the start.
Last night I overheard someone at the bar say “I’m a pop person through and through, but I really like these guys. They’re sort of tribal… melodic… dancey… brilliant”. Couldn’t have put it better myself.
Go, go go. Buy their single (out on the 30th September). Go and see them live. These guys are about to become absolutely massive. I’m definitely a convert…. #jointhetribe.
2 responses to “The Other Tribe: my gig a week challenge begins…”
wildnightin
September 9th, 2012 at 12:16
They sound very catchy and dancey and lots of other (positive) adjectives.
Have you heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HYY0kcWWYQ ? If not then go and revel in the sound of Afrocelt Sound System. They’re much slower, but they’re still good.
lizziloves
September 10th, 2012 at 21:20
Whoops, forgot to reply to you! i’ve heard of them – yet another person I’ve heard of but never made the effort to sit down and listen to for no apparent reason. Another one to add to the list!
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