Geese Debut on NPR Tiny Desk with Album Tracks

The Brooklyn-based rock band Geese made their debut on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series with a performance recorded last December at the NPR Music offices in Washington, D.C. The five-piece group delivered stripped-down versions of three tracks from their 2025 album Getting Killed, blending subtle energy with their signature electric instrumentation in the intimate office setting.

The set opened with the slow-building "Husbands," transitioned to the more upbeat "Cobra," and closed with the resonant "Half Real." Unlike some artists who adapt to acoustic arrangements for the series, Geese maintained their usual electric setup, focusing on restraint and emotional depth. Frontman Cameron Winter provided a soulful vocal delivery, emphasizing the lyrics' nuances, while guitarist Emily Green, bassist Dominic DiGesu, drummer Max Bassin, and keyboardist Sam Revaz supported with poised interplay.

Before taking the stage, DiGesu added personal flair to the cluttered desk and shelves by placing several trinkets among the existing props. These included a small toy goose gifted to the band during their tour, a stuffed Snoopy doll, a figurine depicting Sonic the Hedgehog holding Jesus,...