Ryat

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]

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

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. Murray, Robin (July 3, 2012). "Raiz: Ryat". Clash. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  2. Wiseman, Sam (May 23, 2012). "Ryat - Totem". The Skinny. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  3. "RA: Ryat". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on April 27, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  4. "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. "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. Poet, J. (June 2011). "RYAT". Soma Magazine. Archived from the original on April 11, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  10. 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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