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This week Ari sits down with Luis Navarro and Joel Niño Jr. of the duo Twin Tribes. This dark wave band out of Brownsville, TX has been gaining impressive momentum on the gothic scene—and they’re doing it entirely DIY. Twin Tribes releases their music through DistroKid and has over 30 million streams with nearly a million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. They have toured the world and managed their growing success completely independently.
In this episode, Twin Tribes tells Ari all about how they’ve built their DIY operation from the ground up. They share about how they’ve partnered with record labels to utilize their physical product offerings (CDs, cassette tapes, vinyls, etc) while still maintaining full independence as artists. Luis and Joel also break down the potent visuals behind the Twin Tribes brand and how they developed their aesthetic. This conversation is an inspiring example of how finding your niche and building a DIY community can help catapult your career.
https://www.instagram.com/twin_tribes/
Chapters
00:00 The Genesis of Twin Tribes
02:53 Building a DIY Community
06:03 The Role of Aesthetics in Music
08:51 Discovering the Gothic Scene
12:13 The Cassette Era and Initial Releases
15:10 Growing Through Live Performances
17:58 Transitioning to Full-Time Musicians
20:51 Strategic Partnerships and Touring
24:04 The Evolution of Their Sound and Success
28:21 Navigating DIY Music Partnerships
30:42 Building a Digital Strategy for Streaming Success
36:24 Creating Ambitious Music Videos
44:23 Crafting a Cohesive Aesthetic and Vision
50:36 Engaging with Fans and Community
53:04 Looking Ahead: Future Plans for Twin Tribes
Edited and mixed by Ari Davids
Music by Brassroots District
Produced by the team at Ari’s Take
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