Background
Christina McGeehan was born in New Jersey.
producer multi-instrumentalist
Christina McGeehan was born in New Jersey.
She attended Kutztown University, majoring in music She studied music programming, producing and hosted improvisation sessions.
Her 2012 album, Totem, was released on Brainfeeder. 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
Soon after, she met Tim Conley at a jam session at his house.
After their band As Human split, Ryat asked Tim Conley to join her on tour. Ryat released the debut album, Street Noise Orkestra, in 2009.
The second album, Avant Gold, was released in 2011. Ryat"s live show got the attention of Flying Lotus who later invited her to join his label, Brainfeeder.
The third album, Totem, was released on the label in 2012.
Ryat is known for her "maximalist production" in her approach, often experimenting in electronics, odd time signatures, vocal looping and lush soundscapes. She often combines classical cinematic sounds, with glitchy samples and big beats, often compared with the artists like Björk. Her music has been described as "Beat Couture".
