STS9
Sound Tribe's long-running fusion of live instrumentation and programmed electronics, built to unfold over an hour: jamtronica's founding congregation.
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About STS9
STS9 is a livetronica band from Atlanta, GA, formed in 1997.
STS9, short for Sound Tribe Sector 9, formed in Georgia in the 1990s before relocating to the American West. The group pairs a conventional rock band setup — drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and percussion — with sequencing, samplers and electronic production, producing long instrumental pieces that move between downtempo, funk, house and breakbeat.
They are widely cited as one of the earliest bands to bridge the jam-band circuit and electronic dance music, a hybrid that came to be called livetronica. Their shows are built around extended improvisation and elaborate lighting design, and much of their catalogue is instrumental.
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Questions about STS9
Where is STS9 from?
STS9 is from Atlanta, GA.
Who is in STS9?
STS9 is Hunter Brown (sampler, guitar), Jeffree Lerner (percussion, sampler), David Phipps (sampler, synthesizer) and Zach Velmer (drums). Former members include David Murphy.
When did STS9 form?
STS9 formed in Snellville in 1997.
What was STS9's first album?
STS9's first album was Interplanetary Escape Vehicle (1999). The latest is Human Dream (2025).
Is STS9 on tour?
Yes. STS9 has 10 shows listed, from Madison, WI on Nov 12, 2026 to Denver, CO on Jan 30, 2027.
What kind of music does STS9 play?
STS9 plays livetronica and jam.
What festivals has STS9 played before?
STS9 has played Hulaween 2026.