The label released albums by serpentwithfeet, The Haxan Cloak, Vessel, Forest Swords, Holy Other, and Clams Casino.

After its inception and first set of releases, Tri Angle initially gained a reputation with Dazed & Confused magazine, which called the label "one of today’s most singular musical tribes".

[4] The label's releases were featured on multiple "best of" lists by notable websites and publications such as Pitchfork, The Guardian, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Spin.

[5] Starting in the middle of the 2010s, artists from the label began collaborating with, and creatively partnering with, mainstream artists including Kanye West, Björk, Disclosure, A$AP Rocky, FKA Twigs, Diplo, Vince Staples, Atticus Ross, Tinashe, Massive Attack, and The Weeknd.

Björk in particular was a strong supporter of the label, crediting Robin Carolan with having helped her finish her eighth studio album Vulnicura, as well as collaborating with Tri Angle on a number of other occasions.