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Geographer

Can't You Wait singles released!

About Me


"...easily stole the show..."
"...comparable to the likes of Andrew Bird..."
"...impressively intricate and captivating..."
-PERFORMER, April 2008

"...flawless sound...utterly beautiful..."
-PERFORMER, 2007

"...Simple, sweet melodies..."
-SF Chronicle

Geographer on NPR!

"The band's lush melodies and cello and keyboard layers have been catching ears around the Bay"
-The Bay Bridged

"...a delicate balance of texture and emotion..."
-Letssexyfighting

"...the set ended with me feeling like I’d be hearing more from this band."
-ipickmynose

"...not only a collection of skilled musicians and cohesive instrumentation, but music that [is] provoking and intelligent with lyrics to match. Like a mix of Arcade Fire and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah...the band's set left many audience members gaping and whispering in awe..."
-PERFORMER, 2007

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/27/2006
Band Website: sonicbids.com/geographermusic
Band Members: Mike Deni-Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Synths, Bass Nathan Blaz-Cello, Electronics Brian Ostreicher-Drums

Past Members/Guest Players/Collaborators:
Kacey Johansing, Ezra Lip, Thao , James Riotto
Influences: Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Joy Division, Modest Mouse, Four Tet, Andrew Bird, Air, New Order, Paul Simon, Broken Social Scene, Radiohead, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Bjork...
Record Label: Artwork: Matthew Langille www.matthewlangille.com
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Check out this event: Geographer LIVE on KZSU

Hosted By: Geographer When: Wednesday Apr 30, 2008 at 9:00 PMWhere: KZSU studioSAN FRANCISCO, California|5 94114United StatesDescription:Geographer Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Geographer on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:10:00 PST

Geographer Interviewed on Pirate Cat Radio 87.9 fm this sat. 26th @ 6:30 pm

Geographer will be interviewed on Pirate Cat Radio this saturday, spilling all the gossip, correcting all the tabloids, and talking about the upcoming singles and full-length album. Most importantly,...
Posted by Geographer on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:06:00 PST

Check out this event: Geographer @ GAMH 8:00 tom. feb. 21st!!!!

Hosted By: Geographer When: Thursday Feb 21, 2008 at 8:00 PMWhere: Great American Music Hall859 O'Farrell St. btw Larkin & PolkSan Francisco, CA 94114United StatesDescription:The Rooftop Vigil (former...
Posted by Geographer on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:43:00 PST

Gem Sweater and Chocolate Rain!!!

So far the highlight of recording has definitely been hanging out with Leslie Hall and Tay Zanday (Gem Sweater lady and Chocolate Rain guy) at Hyde Street studios. The creative juices were flowing af...
Posted by Geographer on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:25:00 PST

A Special thanks to Ezra Lipp

Our dear friend Ezra, who's been drumming with us at shows and recording with us, has moved on to pursue his own extremely cool musical endeavors. We were just happy he could share the stage with us ...
Posted by Geographer on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:28:00 PST

Geographer on NPR

Geographer's single "Asleep" was featured on KALW in San Francisco last thursday. Many thanks to NPR, Steve Inskeep, and Renee Montagne, and Nate Johnson for helping to put us on the map!
Posted by Geographer on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 05:39:00 PST