The Other Tribe

The Other Tribe

The Other Tribe are a group from the United Kingdom, associated with Bristol. They make a hybrid of electropop, indie and electronic music, bringing together thrashing percussion, dubstep, sub-bass, guitars, techno and chant-based vocals. Their material is built around a club-oriented sound that also works as a live band performance.

Style and live performance

Their live set is described as combining the structure of a DJ set with the energy of a band. The group use darkness, smoke and a driving rhythmic pulse as part of the atmosphere of their shows, and their performances are presented as intense and chaotic. They are also active as DJs, with sets centred on house and techno.

Activity in Bristol

In Bristol, The Other Tribe support touring acts including Kissy Sellout, Hadouken!, Crystal Fighters, The Qemists, DJ Hype, Mystery Jets and Chew Lips. They also play remixes for Frankmusik, The Milk and Pony Pony Run Run. The group run their own night in Bristol, based at The Fleece.

Reception

Their reputation grows quickly through word of mouth and press attention, with comments from local music writing and online blogs pointing to their energetic live shows and dancefloor impact. They are framed as a band that can empty a club's main room when placed in the second room, with audiences returning after the set ends.