Best described as “rock & mariachi," the band finds inspiration in traditional mariachi and large indie rock ensembles like Arcade Fire and Broken Social Scene.

Formed in El Paso, Texas, Tribes brings a latin, dance-ready, live show loaded with meticulously arranged and crafted songs. The band’s sound meshes heavy drums with traditional mariachi instruments, adding rich melody-harmony and focusing on songwriting that pulls from traditional mariachi. It is invigorating, fresh and combines progressive/traditional mariachi with original English and Spanish lyrics - a showcase of the band's culture & spirit.

“It is a new and exciting style unexplored in many ways by combining what we know and love with music of our roots" says, band member Mike Hernandez. 

Having toured throughout Texas and selected to showcase at the 2019 SXSW Music Festival, they also headlined Chingona Fest in Austin, TX. With new songs the group is actively performing and released two new singles, "Mujeres De La Luz" and “Souls Parade” from their new full length album. 

Tribes is looking forward to spreading their sound to new audiences in Texas and beyond. Get to know the group by viewing mini-doc video below!