Mike Deni-Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Synths, Bass
Nathan Blaz-Cello, Electronics
Brian Ostreicher-Drums..
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Past Members/Guest Players/Collaborators:..
Kacey Johansing, Ezra Lipp (Sean Hayes, Stitchcraft), Thao Nguyen (Kill Rock Stars' Thao with the Get Down Stay Down), James Riotto (Sean Hayes, Moanin' Dove)
Influences
Aphex Twin, Paul Simon, New Order, Squarepusher, Joy Division, Modest Mouse, Four Tet, Andrew Bird, Air, Broken Social Scene, Radiohead, Lightnin' Hopkins, Bjork...
Sounds Like
Geographer on SPIN.com!
..http://www.spin.com/articles/three-undiscovered-bands-you-need-hear-now
Geographer in Paris:
Video for "Can't You Wait"
"Asleep" featured in a video for a national campaign to save the world!!!! Movie-makers unite!
"...Tailor-made for your own personal late-night dance party..."
-SPIN
"...infectious and smooth as silk...” -The Deli SF, 2008
"...Ghosts is an album that wears its loss and hurt on its sleeve without ever really wallowing in it, a full-body embrace of life’s frequent pains for all the growth and maturity they provide..." -PopMatters, 2009
"... addictive..." -The Bay Bridged, 2008
"...tight...catchy...cathartic..." -The Owl Mag
"…Skillfully balancing upbeat melodies with heartfelt lyrics, Innocent Ghosts is a steadfast debut…" -Amplifier Magazine, 2009
"... Deni's voice, soothing and versatile, might remind some rock audiences of Radiohead's Thom Yorke on muscle relaxers..."
"...a celestial experience from start to finish..." -Lumino Magazine
“...pois[es] the band in the greater indie rock pantheon...” -PERFOMER
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ADDITIONAL PRESS:
Voted one of “Three Undiscovered Bands You Need to Hear Now” -SPIN
"...some of the best pop this city has to offer..." -The Bay Bridged, 2008
"...left many audience members gaping and whispering in awe..." "...comparable to the likes of Andrew Bird..." ""...impressively intricate and captivating..." "...flawless sound...utterly beautiful..." -PERFORMER, April 2008, 2007
Denster, Kites is divine. As in, I feel elevated listening to it. Hearing a melody so complex float so lightly is an uncommon pleasure. I'll see what I can do to spread it around Switzerland. Can't wait to hear more!
love love loved ur performance last night!! i couldnt stop smiling :) hope u guys found a place to sleep for the night. have fun on ur trip! take care :)
you guys rocked it on tuesday night! even though i was blind in one eye. (in fact, that may have enhanced the experience. i was probably more tuned into sound.) i'm out of town for your next show but hope to go to the one after that. -jessie
Saw your show at Rickshaw the other night. Great job. We have a show on Monday at The Elbo Room with a rad band from Cleveland called Mr. Gnome. If you're around please come by and check out a great touring band and a bunch of local jabronies.
"...Tailor-made for your own personal late-night dance party..."
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