Like everyone else in the scene, I am completely obsessed with Geese’s new album Getting Killed right now. And if you’ve been anywhere near music Twitter, TikTok, or even your group chats lately, you’ve probably noticed: it’s Geese, Geese, Geese. But why? And where did they even come from?
Geese are a Brooklyn-based rock band that formed in 2016, originally as a group of high school friends jamming in a basement. Fast forward a few years, and they’ve become one of the most talked-about acts in indie rock. The lineup consisting of Cameron Winter (vocals, keys, guitar), Emily Green (guitar), Dominic DiGesu (bass), and Max Bassin (drums), released their debut album Projector in 2021, earning critical acclaim for its post-punk edge and youthful chaos.
Their latest release, Getting Killed, is a whole different beast. Produced by Kenny Beats, it’s theatrical, unhinged, and deeply emotional. The Oracle called it a record that “set the standard for Gen-Z rock and roll,” and honestly, they’re not wrong.
So why is everyone obsessed?
My best guess? Because Geese are raw, real, and messy, in the best way possible. In an age of algorithmically polished pop and sterile production, Getting Killed feels like a slap in the face. The instrumentals are jagged and alive. Cameron Winter’s vocals swing from falsetto to guttural growls, sounding like someone who’s actually feeling something. It’s music that bleeds.
Critics agree. NME called the album “an exhilaratingly free-spirited turn” and praised its “warm but unconventional rock’n’roll collages”[1]. The Fire Note dubbed it “a chaotic masterpiece where absurdity and heartbreak collide”[2]. And Uproxx went even further, declaring it “the greatest album of 2025” and “the most 2025 album of 2025”[3].
Even Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy is on board. “My son went to see them last night,” he told MTV UK. “He’s obsessed with them and has gotten me obsessed”[4].
Their lyrics are cryptic and theatrical, their performances chaotic and magnetic. They’re not trying to be perfect, and that’s exactly why they resonate. They sound like now: confused, passionate, and a little bit feral.
In a Rolling Stone interview, the band recalled spending an entire day choosing a handclap sample. “We forgot to make the song,” Winter admitted[5]. That anecdote sums up their process: obsessive, chaotic, and somehow brilliant.
Geese aren’t just having a moment, they are truly reflecting the mood of today’s young people. They capture the chaos, confusion, and catharsis of being young in 2025. And if you’re not already obsessed, you will be.
[1] https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/geese-getting-killed-review-3892821
[2] https://thefirenote.com/reviews/geese-getting-killed-album-review/
[3] https://uproxx.com/indie/geese-review-getting-killed/
[4] https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/cillian-murphy-reveals-new-favourite-band-obsessed/
[5] https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/geese-interview-nyc-rock-band-new-album-1235413964/
M. Müller, 2025
