People Get Ready is an American four-piece

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band based out of

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. The band consists of Steven Reker, Luke Fassano (formerly of

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) James Rickman, and Jen Goma. They are known primarily for their live performances, which showcase a blend of rock show and performance art.

History

After moving to New York from Arizona in 2006 and ultimately finding work as a musician, composer, and dancer on several large projects, founding member Steven Reker decided to pursue his own musical ventures. The band made its debut in 2009, and was later signed to

Brassland Records Brassland is an independent record label founded in 2001 by Alec Hanley Bemis, Aaron Dessner, and Bryce Dessner. History In Brassland's early years, Bemis worked as a freelance journalist for ''LA Weekly'' and ''The New York Times''. The Dessners ...

. In 2011, they recorded their first album at a farmhouse turned studio in upstate New York, with help from fellow Brassland musician

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. Following the release of their self-titled debut in 2012, they went on to tour throughout the United States and Europe, and received critical praise for their unique live show. They then began recording their second album, ''Physiques'', in 2013, and released it on Brassland in June 2014.

Discography

LP - ''People Get Ready'' (2012) - ''Physiques'' (2014) EP - ''Zelda Maria'' (2013)

References

{{reflist Indie rock musical groups from New York (state) Musical groups from Brooklyn Musical quartets