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.