Geese’s fourth album explores themes of violence and transformation through experimental rock
In short: Released on September 26, 2025, 'Getting Killed' is the first release from Geese as a quartet. Recorded amidst the smoke of Southern California wildfires, the album uses abrasive textures and rhythmic repetition to explore surreal imagery and the complex dynamics of power and violence.
The production of 'Getting Killed' was a collaborative effort between the band and producer Kenneth Blume, also known as Kenny Beats. After guitarist Foster Hudson left for academic studies in late 2023, the group changed from a five-piece to a four-piece featuring Cameron Winter, Emily Green, Dominic DiGesu, and Max Bassin. This lineup change prompted a more refined collaborative approach and saw Winter taking on a larger role in guitar arrangements. The group's transition followed the departure of Foster Hudson, who left to pursue academic work. This shift resulted in Cameron Winter assuming more responsibility for the guitar arrangements.
The recording process took place in January 2025 at Blume's Putnam Hill studio in Los Angeles. The band worked intense fourteen-hour days over a ten-day period, often working from incomplete demos. The sessions were characterized by extended thirty-minute jam sessions focused on repetitive grooves. To achieve specific emotional effects, Winter's vocals sometimes required more than forty attempts to reach the desired 'emotionally frayed' state. The sessions were marked by the presence of ash and smoke from local wildfires. This atmosphere accompanied the band's intense ten-day recording schedule.
Musically, the album is a blend of art rock, indie rock, and experimental rock, incorporating elements of jazz, no wave funk, and progressive rock. The tracks often eschew conventional hook-driven climaxes in favor of cyclical rhythmic figures and gradual unfolding structures. This experimental approach has earned critical acclaim, with 'The New Yorker' and 'Stereogum' naming it one of the best albums of 2025. In terms of sales, the album hit number 96 on the Billboard 200 and reached the top of the UK Independent Albums Chart. The record's diverse sound includes influences such as motorik patterns and noise music. It features eleven tracks spanning forty-five minutes of music.
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