Formed in North Carolina in 1997, Pyramid was conceived as an outlet for musical experimentation. This approach lead to many extended sessions holed up inside a small basement, recording hours upon hours of sonic explorations, favoring improvisation over structure, intuition over formula.

Gradually, the eight-piece found themselves returning to certain aspects of musical form and classic songwriting - maintaining
a grasp on their more experimental leanings. Subverting and embracing tradition, Pyramid began to compose music with an eye towards playing live.

In the Summer of 2002, the band emerged from the basement with a slew of new material and took to the stage, garnering critical praise for their genre defying brand of music. The were given the Critics Choice in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, as well as being one of “21 Bands to Watch in the Southeast 2004” by Creative Loafing magazine. Two of their songs are featured on the soundtrack to All the Real Girls from Sony Pictures Classics (affording them the opportunity to play at the Sundance Film Festival) and another has found a home in the United Artists film, Undertow.

Pyramid’s self-produced debut album is entitled The First American.

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