Mixed Tribe
Griffin, GA | Established. Jan 01, 2016 | SELF
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Mixed Tribe may not be a name you’re familiar with yet, but you can (and should) expect that to change. Described in their official bio as being “a band of brothers” who “grew up together, went to school together, and share a passion for music”, Mixed Tribe is a tight-knit group whose smooth, refined, and cohesive sound is a testament to the lifelong bonds its members share. And now, after three years of performing together (and after, undoubtedly, much anticipation from those who have followed the band since the beginning) they have finally released their debut single.
“Drive All Night” finds Mixed Tribe in top form. Wistful and dreamy, but never lacking in energy, the song – which describes the overwhelming, urgent need to leave the hectic trivialities of life behind and see the person one loves, no matter how far away they are, and no matter what ungodly hour it may be – is a flurry of upbeat rhythms and mesmerizing melodic hooks. Mark Bass gives a magnificent vocal performance that’s subdued and laid back in all the right ways, and which effortlessly shows off his considerable range. Jordan Wilson contributes tasteful, spacious, and at times jazz-tinged guitar work. Michael Monroy’s propulsive, funk-infused bassline adds momentum and tension, and Antwyne Murphy provides the song with its precise, but lively percussive framework.
Demonstrating great maturity and a certain mastery of the subtle art of songcraft which is exceedingly rare, Mixed Tribe has set the bar high for future releases. “Drive All Night” is a refreshing and exciting listening experience, and I, for one, am eager to hear more.
“Drive All Night” is available on Spotify and Cd Baby. - Daniel Gram
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Still working on that hot first release.
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Founded in Griffin, Georgia, in late 2016, MIXED TRIBE is more than a band, it is a group of four diverse young men, who grew up together, went to school together, and share a passion for music, and a goal to create music with meaning to capture the voice, minds, and hearts of their generation. They are a band brothers who each with his own style of music blend together in complete harmony to meld Alternative Rock, Latin Music, Pop, and R&B into one symbiotic and distinct sound.
MIXED TRIBE by name reflects the diversity of talent and individualism, but by sound, they remind us that music is a universal, uniting force that people of all ages, cultures, backgrounds, and ethnicities can enjoy.
Unlike most bands or groups, we found each other. We learn from each other. We write and create our own music. We don't care about following the latest trends, we care more about making music that speaks to the human condition and telling stories our audience can relate to in a meaningful, reflective way.
We stand for and represent unity, and celebrate diversity through real musicianship. It is not a political statement, it is just who we are. We are proud to reflect the next generation of Americans who innately understand and embrace that as we journey out into the world and live our lives, that the Tribes of those we journey with will not and should not all be the same. Our hope is to bring people together, so they each form and celebrate their own MIXED TRIBE, as we do ours.
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