Ryat

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Ryat
Birth nameChristina McGeehan
BornNew Jersey, U.S.[1]
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Multi-instrumentalist[3]
  • record producer[3]
  • composer[3]
  • vocalist[3]
Years active2006–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitewww.ryat.info

Christina McGeehan,[6] better known by her stage name Ryat (often stylized as RYAT[6] and pronounced "riot"[7]), is an American musician based in Los Angeles, California.[8] She has released music on Obvious Bandits, Brainfeeder, and Unspeakable Records.[4]

Early life[]

Christina McGeehan was born in New Jersey.[1] She attended Kutztown University, majoring in music.[9]

Career[]

When McGeehan moved to Philadelphia, she met DJ/producer King Britt, who encouraged her to produce her own music.[9] She studied music programming, producing and hosted improvisation sessions.[9] Taylor McFerrin inspired her to create a live producers set up and mentored her in performing her music live.[9] She met Tim Conley at a jam session at his house.[9] After their band As Human split, she asked Conley to join her on tour.[9]

In 2009, Ryat released the debut studio album, Street Noise Orkestra.[10] Her second studio album, Avant Gold, was released in 2011.[11] Her live show got the attention of Flying Lotus, who later invited her to join his label, Brainfeeder.[12] She relocated to Los Angeles and was inspired by the natural surroundings and mysticism.[10] Her third studio album, Totem, was released on the label in 2012.[13] In 2015, she released a studio album, Alt Mode, on Unspeakable Records.[14]

Style and influences[]

Ryat is known for her "maximalist production" in her approach,[15] often experimenting in electronics, vocal looping, and lush soundscapes.[16] She has been compared with the artists like Björk.[17] Her music has been described as "beat couture".[18]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

  • Street Noise Orkestra (2009)[19]
  • Avant Gold (2011)
  • Totem (2012)
  • Alt Mode (2015)

Compilation albums[]

  • Avant Gold Remixed (2011)
  • Retrogrades B-Sides 2012-2014 (2018)
  • Bedroom Demos (2018)

Guest appearances[]

  • King Britt - "The Intricate Beauty" from The Intricate Beauty (2010)
  • Lushlife - "Progress (Sun Glitters Reprise)" from Plateau Vision (2012)
  • Soil & "Pimp" Sessions - "Kioku No Tabi" from Circles (2013)
  • Botany - "Simple Creatures" from Lava Diviner (2013)
  • Mast - "Until You Are Sound" from Omni (2014)
  • Taylor McFerrin - "Place in My Heart" from Early Riser (2014)
  • Botany - "Monthiversary" from Dimming Awe, the Light Is Raw (2015)
  • Nadastrom - "Phantom Eyes" from Nadastrom (2015)
  • Mast - "The Breakup" from Love and War (2016)

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Murray, Robin (July 3, 2012). "Raiz: Ryat". Clash. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Wiseman, Sam (May 23, 2012). "Ryat - Totem". The Skinny. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "RA: Ryat". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on April 27, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Ryat - Discography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  5. ^ Baron, Josh (October 1, 2008). "As Human: Kilo". All About Jazz. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "New Brainfeeder signing RYAT announces album". Fact. April 2, 2012. Archived from the original on March 6, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  7. ^ Robinson, John (August 11, 2012). "This week's new live music". The Guardian. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  8. ^ "RYAT - Owl - Uni of Yorke student - and gifted producer - Ryat's trippy new vid". Dazed Digital. January 22, 2013. Archived from the original on March 6, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Poet, J. (June 2011). "RYAT". Soma Magazine. Archived from the original on April 11, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b Dan, Jen (May 21, 2012). "Interview with RYAT". DOA. Archived from the original on June 14, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  11. ^ Brown, Marisa. "Avant Gold - RYAT". AllMusic. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  12. ^ "Ryat". SXSW. 2012. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  13. ^ Monroe, Jazz (June 7, 2012). "Album Review: Ryay - Totem". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on October 29, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  14. ^ Ryce, Andrew (August 1, 2015). "Ryat reveals new album, Alt Mode". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on January 1, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  15. ^ "CD Reviews". Slug Magazine. March 31, 2011. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  16. ^ "RYAT – 'Howl'". Fact. April 12, 2012. Archived from the original on February 25, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  17. ^ Sherburne, Philip (June 15, 2012). "Ryat, 'Totem' (Brainfeeder)". Spin. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  18. ^ Stabile, Erik (June 5, 2012). "RYAT – Totem". Potholes in My Blog. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  19. ^ "Street Noise Orkestra - RYAT". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2017.

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