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A boundary-pushing live electronic act with an established global following, TribalNeed creates every sound on stage in real time, fusing ancient tribal instruments, hypnotic grooves and cinematic techno into a powerful, fully improvised live experience.
The solo project of Riccardo Moretti, Italian musician, producer and live-looping artist, TribalNeed builds mystic soundscapes and melodic techno from organic tribal rhythms, using analogue synthesizers, didgeridoo, percussion, hang drum, beatboxing and looping technology. With no computers, backing tracks or pre-recorded material, his performances are raw, immersive and unmistakably human.
Far removed from a conventional electronic set, every TribalNeed performance is an act of spontaneous creation. Layers of sound are built in real time through hardware live looping, weaving together ancestral rhythms, cinematic melodies, and contemporary electronic textures. Each show evolves organically, making every performance unique and every audience part of the creative journey.
This distinctive approach has resonated with audiences around the world, building a dedicated global following and generating more than 20 million online views alongside 170,000+ YouTube subscribers. Through a series of beautifully produced cinematic videos, TribalNeed captures the intersection of music, place, and human connection, bringing his artistic vision to audiences far beyond the stage.
A regular presence at major holistic and electronic festivals worldwide, TribalNeed has performed at iconic events including OZORA, Mysteryland and Echoes of Earth, sharing stages with acclaimed artists such as Hernan Cattaneo, Booka Shade and Monolink. Equally at home in prestigious avant-garde and cultural settings, his distinctive multi-instrumental setup has also brought him to the Cape Town Jazz Festival and Paolo Fresu’s Time in Jazz, showcasing rare musicality, technical mastery and artistic versatility.
His growing reputation has been further recognised through notable industry achievements, including his track “Moonlight Invasion”being featured on BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix. In 2025, he was awarded Italy’s prestigious Gianna Nannini Prize for Underground Performance, cementing his status as one of the most innovative live electronic artists of his generation.
In a world increasingly shaped by automation and predictability, TribalNeed stands as a celebration of human creativity, proving that the most powerful moments in music are still those created live, in real time, and shared together.
