New York City's own Geese are back, and they're ready to shatter expectations with their highly anticipated third studio album, 'Getting Killed', set to drop on September 26th via Partisan Records. Hot on its heels, the band has also announced 'The Getting Killed Tour', their biggest North American headline run to date, kicking off this October. Fans are already getting a taste of what's to come with the lead single and accompanying music video for 'Taxes', a track that truly sets the stage for Geese's audacious new chapter.
From the moment 'Taxes' kicks in, it's clear Geese aren't resting on their laurels. The track is a vibrant mosaic of sounds, meticulously crafted yet brimming with a raw energy that's become the band's hallmark. Frontman Cameron Winter's vocals soar and ache, guiding listeners through a sonic landscape that's both familiar and exhilaratingly fresh. It’s an accomplished piece that hints at the band’s growing confidence and their playful defiance of musical norms.
'Getting Killed' isn't just another album; it's a deliberate explosion of the ideas that defined their previous work. Their 2021 debut, 'Projector', dabbled in compelling post-punk, while 2023’s '3D Country' took us on a rollicking cowboy rock journey, earning accolades like Rolling Stone's "one of the best New York rock albums of the past few years" and Paste's "best rock record made by Zoomers ever." Now, with 'Getting Killed', Geese are picking up the pieces to forge something entirely new – a bold, exacting vision that’s uniquely theirs.
Recorded over a month in LA with the acclaimed producer Kenneth Blume (also known as Kenny Beats), the album is described by the band as a "chaotic comedy of epic proportions." It strikes an intriguing balance, veering between a disarming tenderness and an intensified, almost confrontational anger. Each band member seems to wield an unshakable self-assurance, combined with a hearty disdain for conventional music structures. This isn't just a band evolving; it's a band purposefully dismantling and rebuilding their sound from the ground up.
Cameron Winter, fresh off his critically acclaimed solo debut 'Heavy Metal', has returned to the Geese fold with renewed vigour. His idiosyncratic journey of soul-searching has clearly infused the band’s latest offering with a potent and powerful edge. With festival appearances at giants like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza already under their belts, and tours alongside acts such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and Jack White, Geese have been teasing material from 'Getting Killed' at recent shows, whipping their devoted fanbase into a frenzy.
The 'Getting Killed Tour' begins on October 10th in Burlington, Vermont, culminating in two hometown shows at Brooklyn Paramount on November 20th and 21st. This is more than just a tour; it's a testament to a band at the peak of their creative powers, unafraid to push boundaries and carve out their own distinctive path in the contemporary music landscape. Get ready, because Geese are about to unleash something truly special.
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