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Animal Collective are a group of four best friends who grew up playing and recording music together in Baltimore County Maryland. Why Animal? Because it's the only word we could think of that made any remote connection to what we thought our sound was, and, of course, we love our fellow animals very much. Why Collective? Because we have always wanted to be the ones who define what and who AC are. Two people? Four people? Why not? Don't be surprised if you come to see us and it's not what you thought it would be, and try not to get too upset. AC continues to make music after seven years, six studio records and one live record, that combines a love of sonic free form electronic horror gospel hip hop soul pop madness and brings it all together into something that is (hopefully) at times totally pleasing and at others completely scary and confusing but most importantly is refreshing in this crazy, crazy world.

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SOCCER MOMMY Shares 'Driver' Single; Embarking Massive World Tour Photo SOCCER MOMMY Shares 'Driver' Single; Embarking Massive World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - September 10, 2024

Soccer Mommy, the musical project of beloved Nashville songwriter and musician Sophie Allison, recently announced her staggering new album Evergreen. Now, she shares a new side of the record with “Driver,' just ahead of her world tour....

NYC's Beau Share Single 'Messy' Ahead of New Album Photo NYC's Beau Share Single 'Messy' Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - August 14, 2024

On September 13, NYC’s Beau will release their new album Girl Cried Wolf.  The band is Heather Goldin and Emma Jenney whose life-long friendship, alongside the ups and downs of growing up and into adulthood in New York City, has informed much of the forthcoming LP. Listen to a new single from the LP...

Animal Collective to Release 20 Year Anniversary Edition of Sung Tongs Photo Animal Collective to Release 20 Year Anniversary Edition of Sung Tongs
by Josh Sharpe - May 09, 2024

Animal Collective will release a Canary Yellow and Ruby Red colored 2xLP vinyl repress of their beloved fifth studio LP, 2004’s Sung Tongs, in honor of the album’s 20 year anniversary. Also available digitally and on color vinyl will be the new live album Sung Tongs Live at the Theatre at Ace Hotel,...

Jjuujjuu Share New Track 'Up to You' and New Tour Dates Photo Jjuujjuu Share New Track 'Up to You' and New Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - April 18, 2024

Earlier this year, Los Angeles-based experimental collective jjuujjuu returned with their first single of the new year, “SOME” featuring Brazilian psych rock band, Boogarins. Now the group, led by Desert Daze co-founder Phil Pirrone, has shares new track “Up to You” ahead of their Weekend 2 performa...

Texas Indie Band Late Night Drive Home Share New EP 'I'll Remember You For The Same F Photo Texas Indie Band Late Night Drive Home Share New EP 'I'll Remember You For The Same Feeling You Gave Me As I Slept'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024

Self-produced by the band themselves and mixed by Sonny Diperri (The Drums, Animal Collective), late night drive home connected with engineer Ross Ingram (The Black Angels) in search of a darker sound, resulting in the grungy vibe of lead single “Believe Me (Even If I'm Lying)”. ...

Video: Late Night Drive Home Announce New EP With VHS Inspired Music Video 'Believe M Photo Video: Late Night Drive Home Announce New EP With VHS Inspired Music Video 'Believe Me (Even If I'm Lying)'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024

Indie rock four-piece late night drive home set their new EP ‘i'll remember you for the same feeling you gave me as i slept' due out on February 16th via Epitaph Records. Since forming in 2019, the El Paso natives have gained a cult following of 1 Million monthly listeners charmed by their Gen-Z per...

Anastasia Coope Shares Her Original Holiday Song 'Cheshire Carol' Photo Anastasia Coope Shares Her Original Holiday Song 'Cheshire Carol'
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023

Hailing from Cold Spring, a small town in upstate New York's Hudson Valley, the 21- year-old vocalist/producer/painter, Anastasia Coope, is a formidable talent in several arenas, but it's her striking baritone— a haunting, resonant timbre that can shift from spectral to serrated— which may first dra...

Animal Collective Share 'Gem & I' From New Album 'Isn't It Now?' Photo Animal Collective Share 'Gem & I' From New Album 'Isn't It Now?'
by Michael Major - September 13, 2023

Isn’t It Now? features the previously released single “Soul Capturer” and the 22-minute epic “Defeat,” as well as “King’s Walk,” a track the band has been playing live for the last few years, including at their 2022 NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. The album is available for pre-order on Mart edition 2...

moondaddy Releases New LP 'Poet Lies' Photo moondaddy Releases New LP 'Poet Lies'
by Michael Major - August 29, 2023

Featuring contributions from talented local musicians from Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas, it was recorded at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas by Manuel Calderon - aka El Cosmophonico - known for his production work on records by Animal Collective and Beach House, as well as his own band, Estereoma...

Animal Collective Announce New LP 'Isn't It Now?' Photo Animal Collective Announce New LP 'Isn't It Now?'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023

The quartet of Avey Tare, Panda Bear, Deakin, and Geologist recorded Isn’t It Now? with the Grammy-winning producer Russell Elevado (D’Angelo, The Roots, Kamasi Washington), who co-produced and mixed the album....

Oscar Lang Releases New Single 'On God' Photo Oscar Lang Releases New Single 'On God'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2023

“On God” follows the recent release of his recent singles “Everything Unspoken,' “One Foot First” and “A Song About Me,” the lead single of Oscar’s forthcoming album Look Now. Haunting and teeming with emotion, the track arrives alongside a stunning live performance video filmed in an ornate cathedr...

Animal Collective Release 22-Minute Single 'Defeat' Photo Animal Collective Release 22-Minute Single 'Defeat'
by Michael Major - June 26, 2023

Animal Collective release new single “Defeat.” Recorded with Grammy-winning producer Russell Elevado (D’Angelo, Kamasi Washington, The Roots), the 22-minute epic is an unapologetic ode to perseverance and hope, to “staying grounded like the spruce” when the very land seems to shift beneath us. ...

Carly Rae Jepsen, HAIM & More Set Shows at Los Angeles' The Bellwether Photo Carly Rae Jepsen, HAIM & More Set Shows at Los Angeles' The Bellwether
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023

The Bellwether’s 1600 capacity room will open with a two-night run with LA’s very own HAIM, Puerto Rican duo Buscabulla, electronic artist TYCHO, Animal Collective member Panda Bear and Sonic Boom, and a “3 Day Takeover” with Porter Robinson (Presenting: No Originals DJ Set on July 27, air2earth on ...

Oscar Lang Releases New Single 'Everything Unspoken' Ahead of 'Look Now' Album Photo Oscar Lang Releases New Single 'Everything Unspoken' Ahead of 'Look Now' Album
by Michael Major - May 31, 2023

“Everything Unspoken” follows the recent release of Oscar’s recent single “One Foot First”, an emotional invitation into some of his most vulnerable songwriting yet. Earlier this Spring, Oscar ushered in his exciting new musical era with the release of “A Song About Me,” the lead single off his fort...

Oscar Lang Releases 'A Song About Me' Single; Announces 'Look Now' Album Photo Oscar Lang Releases 'A Song About Me' Single; Announces 'Look Now' Album
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023

Listen to lead single “A Song About Me,” a track recalling past love that delivers a soaring landscape of strings-soaked melodies and resounding instrumentals, which arrives accompanied by a powerfully staged music video stylistically reminiscent of a 70s TV Variety Show....

Animal Collective to Reissue 'Spirit They've Gone, Spirit They Vanished' & Release EP Photo Animal Collective to Reissue 'Spirit They've Gone, Spirit They Vanished' & Release EP of Never-Before-Heard Songs
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023

Animal Collective have announced a reissue of their first record Spirit They’re Gone, Spirit They’ve Vanished. Originally released in a small CD-only pressing on their own Animal label in August 2000 and credited to Avey Tare & Panda Bear prior to the full, collective band name being used on release...

Braids Release Shoegaze Love Anthem 'Apple' Release New Album Photo Braids Release Shoegaze Love Anthem 'Apple' Release New Album
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023

Canadian art rock band Braids has released their new single 'Apple.' Among the most joyous moments in the Braids discography, 'Apple' is a bubbling anthem of symphonic shoegaze, a celebration of seeing new possibilities in the eyes of a lover, acknowledging past loss with a new state of heart that's...

VIDEO: Avey Tare Shares New Video 'Invisible Darlings' Photo VIDEO: Avey Tare Shares New Video 'Invisible Darlings'
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023

Avey Tare, the solo project of Animal Collective’s Dave Portner, shares his new single “Invisible Darlings” ahead of the release of his fourth album 7s this Friday. The track comes via a video directed by Abby Portner. Avey Tare will tour 7s across North America this spring, kicking off March 23 in ...

Avey Tare Shares 'The Musical' & 'Hey Bog' Photo Avey Tare Shares 'The Musical' & 'Hey Bog'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023

Avey Tare, the solo project of Animal Collective’s Dave Portner, will release his new album 7s on February 17 via Domino. Following three solo albums and one release under Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks, 7s was recorded with producer Adam McDaniel (Angel Olsen, Archers of Loaf) at Drop of Sun Studios in...

Themes For Great Cities Announces Debut LP 'Themes For Great Cities: Tallinn' Photo Themes For Great Cities Announces Debut LP 'Themes For Great Cities: Tallinn'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2022

In September 2021, four musicians gathered to celebrate the city of Tallinn, Estonia, and harvested sounds that tell the story of the city. The group consists of Mew's Jonas Bjerre (modular synthesizer, piano), Erki Pärnoja (guitar, keyboard), Jonas Kaarnamets (guitar, keyboard), and Alex Maiolo (mo...

Teebs Enlists Panda Bear for 'Did It Again' Photo Teebs Enlists Panda Bear for 'Did It Again'
by Michael Major - September 26, 2022

An awe-inspiring output over the past nine years includes two full-length albums and one mini-album on Brainfeeder, multiple split albums and collaborative EPs with the likes of Daedelus and Jeremiah Jae, and two limited run CDs on My Hollow Drum. He is also one half of the Sons of Morning with fell...

Karaboudjan (mem. Tycho) Shares Single 'SCATTER' Photo Karaboudjan (mem. Tycho) Shares Single 'SCATTER'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022

'SCATTER' was self produced by Karaboudjan, and mixed and mastered by Stefan Mac. Single artwork photos by Nitemoves (Rory O’Connor). At the age of 23, Billy was featured in Rolling Stone after getting an opportunity to record an album with Grammy Award-Winning producer, Jacquire King (Kings of Leon...

'Meditations on Crime' Shares New Single 'We The People Of The Myths' Photo 'Meditations on Crime' Shares New Single 'We The People Of The Myths'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2022

Listen to “We The People Of The Myths,'' which continues the mystery-cloaked journey from one single release to the next, co-recorded, arranged and produced by Harper Simon and late, legendary music producer Hal Willner in one Hal’s final sessions....

VIDEO: Naomi Alligator Shares Video for New Single 'Don't Get It' Photo VIDEO: Naomi Alligator Shares Video for New Single 'Don't Get It'
by Michael Major - June 16, 2022

Naomi Alligator, the musical alter ego of Los Angeles-based songwriter and multi-media artist Corrinne James, has released a self-directed and animated video for “Don’t Get It,” the latest from her upcoming new album, Double Knot. Naomi Alligator has also announced 2 hometown record release shows in...

Animal Collective Announce New North American Tour Dates Photo Animal Collective Announce New North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022

Animal Collective announce an extension of their current North American tour in support of their new album Time Skiffs. New dates include Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal as well as a headlining show at New York’s Central Park SummerStage. The band also share a new remix of Time Skiffs track “Cherok...











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