Birth name Christina McGeehan Genres Electronica, Jazz Record label Brainfeeder | Name Christina McGeehan Role Musician · ryat.info Years active 2006–present | |
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Origin Los Angeles, California Occupation(s) Producer, multi-instrumentalist Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, music software Labels Obvious Bandits, Brainfeeder Albums Avant Gold, Street Noise Orkestra, Alt Mode, TOTEM People also search for Taylor McFerrin, Botany, Lushlife Profiles | ||
Ryat invisibly ours
Christina McGeehan, better known for her stage name Ryat (often stylized as RYAT and pronounced "riot"), is an American musician based in Los Angeles, California. She has released music on Obvious Bandits, Brainfeeder, and Unspeakable Records.
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- Ryat invisibly ours
- Taylor mcferrin place in my heart ft ryat
- Early life
- Career
- Style and influences
- Studio albums
- Compilation albums
- Guest appearances
- References
Taylor mcferrin place in my heart ft ryat
Early life
Christina McGeehan was born in New Jersey. She attended Kutztown University, majoring in music.
Career
Ryat was created in 2006 when McGeehan moved to Philadelphia. There, she met DJ/producer King Britt who encouraged her to produce her own music. She studied music programming, producing and hosted improvisation sessions. Taylor McFerrin inspired her to create a live producers set up and mentored her in performing her music live. She met Tim Conley at a jam session at his house. After their band As Human split, Ryat asked Conley to join her on tour.
In 2009, Ryat released the debut album, Street Noise Orkestra. Her second album, Avant Gold, was released in 2011. Her live show got the attention of Flying Lotus who later invited her to join his label, Brainfeeder. She relocated to Los Angeles and was inspired by the natural surroundings and mysticism. Her third album, Totem, was released on the label in 2012. In 2015, she released an album, Alt Mode, on Unspeakable Records.
Style and influences
Ryat is known for her "maximalist production" in her approach, often experimenting in electronics, vocal looping, and lush soundscapes. She has been compared with the artists like Björk. Her music has been described as "beat couture".