Tribes of the City, (originally named The Movies) is a post-rock band from Riga, Latvia. They are currently signed to Platforma Records. The band was formed in 2003 and as of 2009 has recorded three full-length albums.
They have gained a nation-wide success and were nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards 2007 as the best Baltic act.Between magic and technology. Between sacred and profane. Between society and solitude pave their way Tribes of the City from Riga.
Tribes of the City are six musicians coming from different backgrounds and carrying different world views, yet by holding together they manage to create a sensational sounding, which carries the listener away to their imaginary world.
Their new album called for the sleepy people is created in close co-operation with British sound producer Greg Haver, who is known by his work with such bands as Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals and Catatonia.
"for the sleepy people" is the second album in band's discography. Their first record - Running to the Sun was produced in Denmark in 2004. Back then Baltic musical press already called it "European-scale event".
One can find in their music the rumbling of sea and noise of the city, murmur of the forest and crackle of electricity. People call them modern shoegazers and mention the special energy of their life performances.
But Tribes of the City themselves just play music and they love what they do
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Tribes of the City performs shoegaze, indie, pop, rock music and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, or other music performances. The estimated booking fee range to book Tribes of the City for your event, Please Contact. Tribes of the City has more than 20.4K listeners worldwide and really knows how to entertain your audience. Similar artists are . Contact AAE Music agency for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tribes of the City for an upcoming event.
