GEOGRAPHER UNVEILS MYTH OUT FEBRUARY 28, 2012 VIA MODERN ART RECORDS

 

"[One of the] undiscovered bands you need to hear now!" - SPIN

"Pop music hasn't seen such a seamless marriage between techno beats and swooning cello parts since...well, this might just be a first."- San Francisco Chronicle

"A small taster of new material showed a less overtly poppy direction might be coming for this band [Geographer], and a definite growth." - One Thirty BPM

"They [Geographer] manage the rare feat of making music that is catchy without relying on earworm hooks to hold you hostage...These aren't songs that get stuck in your head; they are invited guests that you gratefully allow to become part of you."- mySpoonful

One of 2012's most anticipated albums, Geographer's MYTH drops February 28, 2012 onModern Art Records.  The San Francisco trio, which consists ofvocalist, synth mastermind, and guitarist Mike Deni, cellist Nathan Blaz and drummer Brian Ostreicher, explores new sonic elements to the band's already commanding sound, and gives fans a taste of what's to come with their first astonishing lyrical track "Life of Crime."

"Life of Crime" is exclusively available for a limited time as a FREE download HERE onPasteMagazine.com.

In March 2011 the band signed with Modern Art Records, in partnership with Warner Music's Independent Label Group.  MYTH comes on the heels of recent success including touring nationally with Stars and Ladytron, and showcasing at major music festivals Noise Pop and the main stage at Treasure Island Music Festival 2011.  Geographer also garnered praise for their shows at SXSW from Huffington Post as, "Buzz Bands of SXSW" and "Bands You SHOULD See at SXSW."  KCRW also included Geographer as one of the, "Bands to Watch SXSW 2011."  The band's live sound can either spontaneously make a crowd get wild on the dance floor, or completely stand still-enraptured by the music.

After releasing theirhighly acclaimed LP Innocent Ghost and EP Animal Shapes, Geographer teamed up with producer Eli Crews (tUnE-yArDs, Beulah, Why?, Deerhoof) and renowned mixer Chris Zane (Passion Pit, Walkmen, Holy Ghost!, Tokyo Police Club) toscrupulouslycraft the new record.  On MYTH Mike's distinct melodic vocals flirt with dazed synth melodies and alluring guitar riffs; while Nathan's haunting electric cello cords, and Brian's vibrant, powerful drums blend together to create a mind-altering, ten track album that is pulsating with complex polyrhythms and stunning harmonies.

Geographer started with the courageous decision to turn negative circumstances into positive ambitions. In 2008,Mike was escaping strife within his family, and found himself picking up an abandoned synthesizer off the dismal city streets of San Francisco.  He started to reinvent himself through the art of music, and then simultaneously met Nathan and Brian, which led to the formation of Geographer.

"We met through a mutual friend at an open-mic at The Hotel Utah shortly after we all moved to San Francisco. I feel like it was like a rite of passage,"  Mike says. "I didn't have a lot of friends here, and I didn't have a job, so I was just playing all day long. I feel like that really was when I found myself as a songwriter."

With MYTH Geographer has expanded far beyond their San Francisco roots to create a remarkable indie rock album that will appeal to every generation.

Expect Geographer and MYTH to land on a few 'Best of 2012' lists!

  

MYTH track listing:
1. Life of Crime
2. The Myth of Youth
3. Kaleidoscope
4. Blinders
5. Lovers Game
6. The Dream Has Faded
7. Shell Beach
8. The Boulder
9. Vesijarvi
10. Kites