TWIN TRIBES

Listen. I know what you’re thinking, “This comes from Texas? Texas? … Seriously, Texas?” Maybe then you think, “Okay, you know, Austin is a hip city with lots of musical offerings.” But, Twin Tribes are not from Austin. Twin Tribes – Luis Navarro and Joel Nino, Jr. – hail from Brownsville, Texas. Brownsville! Yes, despite what preconceived notions those of us “across the pond” might have of Texas (“Beers, steers, and queers,” anyone?), there is indeed a scene that produces some really worthwhile music. But this isn’t about Texas per se. It’s about music and, regardless of where they are from, Twin Tribes makes satisfying music. On their latest effort, “Ceremony”, they conjure images of the great beyond and existential loneliness, transporting willing listeners to a realm of their own enjoyable, subconscious gloom. With introspective lyrics, dark melodic and mature song construction, Twin Tribes hold their own alongside darkwave, post-punk brethren like She Past Away, Selofan, Lebanon Hanover, Geometric Vision, and others. The poetic lyrics of “Heart and Feather” match the poetic notes and structure of the song. The bridge and interlude are perfectly timed to match the consideration of sin, and the spectral connection of a tormented love. On “The River,” new wave synths bounce beneath a deep baseline and guitar sounds that evoke birds fluttering across a cold November sunset as Mr. Navarro’s vocals contemplate eternity. On Fantasmas, a quicker, driving pace urges the band to outrun the ghosts trying to plant the seed of regret. The solid beats and admirable guitar work throughout guarantee that you will not regret listening to this album. Twin Tribes is currently on tour in the United States: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TwinTribes/events/?ref=page_internal. And, the album will be released on 13 December 2019.

Charles “Chuck” MOORHOUSE
12/11/2019