CHICAGO— On Wednesday, October 15th, New York art rockers, Geese, kicked off the first of a sold-out, two-night run at Thalia Hall. With the release of their highly-praised breakout album, “Getting Killed,” the indie darlings set off on a world tour of the same name.
After a monumental year with the release of their third studio album, electric live shows, festival appearances, and critical acclaim, Geese sold out the entire North American leg of their tour. Leaving the jam-packed crowd at Thalia Hall buzzing with anticipation as they waited for the quartet to take the stage.
As the band, consisting of Cameron Winter (vocals/guitar), Emily Green (guitar), Dominic DiGesu (bass), and Max Bassin (drums), began their show, the crowd became immediately captivated. The band kicked off their set with the track “Husbands,” a tender, introspective song that builds into a melodic catharsis. With this bold, slow-burning opener, the band signaled that the next hour and a half would be filled with a range of emotional release and musical excellence.
Towards the beginning of their set, Geese highlighted fan favorites off of their 2023 release, “3D Country.” As the group launched into the dynamic and beloved track “2122” the crowd turned into a sea of movement and excitement that radiated throughout the venue. The psychedelic, art rock jam showcased the band’s ability to create controlled musical chaos as they included snippets of Pink Floyd’s “Interstellar Overdrive” throughout the song.
Additional standouts of the night included “Au Pays du Cocaine” and “Taxes.” Both tracks received animated reactions from the crowd as the band delivered ethereal and astonishing performances.
The band concluded their set with the explosive track, “Trinidad.” The manic, experimental song made for an incredible live performance that ended the night with a bang. With the audience erupting into a mosh pit, hundreds of audience members were passionately yelling the lyrics “there’s a bomb in my car,” which was a comical yet cathartic end to the incredible show.
Overall, Geese proved themselves a force to be reckoned with in the world of modern rock. While each member of the quartet provides their own profound musical style, together their combined creative approaches contribute to the distinct sound that is sending shockwaves through the indie-rock scene. With a dedicated fan base, talent beyond their years, and an ethereal sound, the New York indie-art rockers first of two sold out shows was a spiritual experience that felt like the church of Geese.
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