Connecticuts Goose Express Their Admiration for Brooklyns Geese Amid Rising Buzz

In a recent interview with Consequence, Connecticut’s indie jam band Goose publicly praised their Brooklyn‑based art‑rock counterparts, Ge, a gesture that comes as both groups enjoy heightened attention in the current music landscape.

Goose, formed in Wilton, Connecticut in 2014, released its sixth studio album, Big Modern! on June 12, 2026. The record, issued through the band’s own label No Coincidence Records, follows a career that has seen the group tour with major acts such as Dead & Company, Dave Matthews Band, and Bob Weir.

Frontman Rick Mitarotonda spoke about Ge in the interview. He said, “I think they’re great. That whole thing has been wild to watch. We were aware of them a few years ago – they played on a late‑night show, and we were like, ‘Who are these kids Ge playing on a late‑night show, from Brooklyn?’ Didn’t pay too much attention from there. But then all of a sudden, obviously last year, it’s been massive what they’ve got going on.”

Mitarotonda added praise for Ge’s frontman Cameron Winter, noting, “I’d love to meet Cameron. He seems like a really intelligent and interesting and creative guy, a really unique voice, and I’m excited to see where they go.”

Ge has quickly become a headline‑making act. The band won the Brit Award for Best International Group in 2025 and used its acceptance speech to pay tribute to late Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani. Their album Getting Killed was lauded by NME as “an absurd, poetic explosion of jazz, rock and noise” that “comes with such melody in the madness, control in the chaos.” The review highlighted the track “100 Horses” for its lyrical reference to “all people must smile in times of war.”

In March, Ge debuted a new psych‑rock track titled “Apollo.” Fans speculated that the song may have been influenced by studio sessions in Australia where the band was reportedly working with members of Tame Impala, Pond and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.

Ge has also been announced as the final headliner for the End Of The Road 2026 festival, joining acts such as Pulp, CMAT, Super Furry Animals and Mac DeMarco.

Goose’s own recent touring activity underscores the band’s continued relevance. The group returned to Madison Square Garden for a two‑show stand, a milestone that marked a significant moment for the Connecticut‑bred outfit. The shows were part of a broader tour that has included performances at venues such as Wilton High School’s David F. Clune Center for the Arts and the Rebirth Arts Festival.

The mutual recognition between Goose and Ge illustrates a broader trend of cross‑regional collaboration and mutual support within the indie and art‑rock scenes. While Goose’s Big Modern! showcases a blend of funk, rock and folk influences, Ge pushes the boundaries of genre with its experimental mix of jazz, noise and pop.

Industry observers note that both bands’ recent achievements—Goose’s album release and Madison Square Garden appearances, and Ge’s Brit Award win, NME accolade and festival headline slot—signal a growing appetite for genre‑blending acts that defy conventional categorization. The two groups’ shared enthusiasm for each other’s work may also hint at future collaborative possibilities, though no formal partnership has been announced.

As Goose continues to tour and promote Big Modern! and Ge prepares for its festival run, the music community will likely keep a close eye on any further interactions between the Connecticut jam band and the Brooklyn art‑rockers.

The current situation is that Goose has publicly expressed admiration for Ge, and both bands are actively engaged in touring and releasing new material. No further developments have been reported at this time.