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Single From Animal Collective Bandmates Out Now via Domino
Jun 13, 2024
By Marina Malin
Avey Tare, the solo project of Animal Collective’s Dave Portner, has releases a new song “Vampire Tongues,” which features his Animal Collective bandmate Panda Bear (aka Noah Lennox). More
Isn’t It Now? Due Out September 29 via Domino
Jul 27, 2023
By Kat Ramkumar
Animal Collective have announced their new LP Isn’t It Now? and shared a new song “Soul Capturer.” More
Song Due Out on Limited Edition 12-inch Vinyl August 25 via Domino
Jun 26, 2023
By Kat Ramkumar
Animal Collective have just shared a new 22-minute single, “Defeat,” which was recorded and produced by Russell Elevado. More
The Inspection (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Due Out November 18
Nov 04, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Animal Collective have announced the release of their official soundtrack for the upcoming A24 film The Inspection. It will be out on November 18, coinciding with the film’s N.Y./L.A. premiere. They have also shared a song from the soundtrack, “Crucible.” More
Time Skiffs Out Now via Domino
May 17, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Animal Collective have announced a new set of North American tour dates, including a plethora of shows across Canada and a headlining performance at New York’s Central Park SummerStage in August. More
Time Skiffs Out Now via Domino
Mar 02, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Animal Collective have announced a set of U.S. tour dates for spring 2022. The band have partnered with social activist group PLUS1, and $1 of each ticket sale will go toward support organizations such as Serve Your City DC and National Harm Reduction Coalition. More
Time Skiffs Due Out This Friday via Domino
Feb 01, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Animal Collective are releasing a new album, Time Skiffs, this Friday via Domino. Now they have shared its fourth single, “We Go Back,” via a video for it. Winston Hacking directed the partially animated video. More
Jenkins Covers Animal Collective’s “It’s You” and Peter Bjorn and John Cover The Divine Comedy’s “Songs of Love”; Covers of Covers Due Out March 4, 2022 via American Laundromat
Jan 31, 2022
By Mark Redfern
In December we announced Covers of Covers, our first album, and today we are sharing two more singles from it: Cassandra Jenkins’ cover of Animal Collective’s “It’s You” and Peter Bjorn and John’s cover of The Divine Comedy’s “Songs of Love.” Covers of Covers is due out March 4, 2022 via American Laundromat. More
Time Skiffs Due Out February 4 via Domino
Jan 19, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Animal Collective are releasing a new album, Time Skiffs, on February 4 via Domino. Now they have shared its third single, “Strung With Everything,” via a video for it. More
Time Skiffs Due Out February 4, 2022 via Domino
Dec 13, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Animal Collective have shared a video for their new single “Walker.” It is the latest release from their forthcoming album, Time Skiffs, which will be out on February 4, 2022 via Domino. More
Plus Aeon Station, Boy Harsher, Beauty Pill, Clinic, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Oct 22, 2021
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the 40th Songs of the Week of 2021. More
Time Skiffs Due Out February 4, 2022 via Domino
Oct 20, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Animal Collective have announced the release of a new studio album, Time Skiffs. It will be out on February 4, 2022 via Domino. The group has also shared a video for the album’s lead single, “Prester John,” and announced a spring 2022 U.S. tour. More
Conference of Birds / Birds in Disguise EP Due Out December 5 via Domino; Listen to “Midnight Special,” “Red Light Water Show,” and “Disc One”
Nov 25, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective member Avey Tare (aka David Michael Portner) has announced a new EP, Conference of Birds / Birds in Disguise, and shared three songs from it, its whole first vinyl side: “Midnight Special,” “Red Light Water Show,” and “Disc One.” More
Ballet Slippers Due Out November 22 via Domino in Honor of 10th Anniversary of Merriweather Post Pavilion
Nov 13, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective have announced a new live album, Ballet Slippers, that features tracks recorded on a tour in 2009 and is being released in honor of the 10th anniversary of what is likely their biggest album, Merriweather Post Pavilion. More
Avey Tare and Geologist Cover is in Tribute to the Recently Deceased David Berman
Aug 30, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective (in this case members Avey Tare, aka David Portner, and Geologist, aka Brian Weitz) have shared a cover of Silver Jews’ “Ballad of Reverend War Character” in tribute to David Berman of Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, who took his own life earlier this month. More
Cows on Hourglass Pond and K.C. Yours EP Both Out Now via Domino
Jul 29, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective member Avey Tare (aka David Michael Portner) released a new solo album, Cows on Hourglass Pond, back in March via Domino. Now he has shared a video for the album’s “K.C. Yours” and a live video for the album’s “Remember Mayan.” More
Cows on Hourglass Pond Due Out This Friday via Domino
Mar 18, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective member Avey Tare (aka David Michael Portner) is releasing a new solo album, Cows on Hourglass Pond, this Friday (March 22) via Domino. Now he has shared another song from the album, “HORS_,” via a video for the song. Portner’s sister, Abby Portner, directed the clip, which features psychedelic images of a horse. More
Cows on Hourglass Pond Due Out March 22 via Domino
Feb 27, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective member Avey Tare (aka David Michael Portner) is releasing a new solo album, Cows on Hourglass Pond, on March 22 via Domino. Previously he shared a video for its first single, “Saturdays (Again).” Now he has shared another song from the album, “Taken Boy.” More
Cows on Hourglass Pond Due Out March 22 via Domino; Tour Dates Announced
Jan 29, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective member Avey Tare (aka David Michael Portner) has announced a new album, Cows on Hourglass Pond, and shared a video for its first single, “Saturdays (Again).” He has also announced some tour dates. More
Buoys Due Out February 8, 2019 via Domino
Nov 12, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Panda Bear (aka Noah Lennox of Animal Collective) is releasing a new album, Buoys, on February 8, 2019 via Domino. It was announced last week. Previously he shared its first single, “Dolphin” (which was one of our Songs of the Week). Now Panda Bear has announced some U.S. tour dates for 2019 and shared a trailer for Buoys that features snippets of more songs from the album. More
Buoys Due Out February 8, 2019 via Domino
Nov 08, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Panda Bear (aka Noah Lennox of Animal Collective) has announced a new album, Buoys, and shared its first single, “Dolphin.” More
Tangerine Reef Due Out August 17 via Domino
Aug 03, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective are releasing a new audiovisual album, Tangerine Reef, on August 17 via Domino. Previously they shared its first song, “Hair Cutter.” Now they have shared a new trailer for the album. More
Tangerine Reef Due Out August 17 via Domino
Jul 16, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective have announced a new audiovisual album, Tangerine Reef, and shared its first song, “Hair Cutter.” Tangerine Reef is due out August 17 via Domino. Check out “Hair Cutter” below, followed by a trailer for the album and the album’s tracklist. More
2004 Album to be Performed by Panda Bear and Avey Tare
Mar 19, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective have announced a summer tour where they perform their 2004 album Sung Tongs in its entirety. As with how the album was recorded, the tour will only feature two of the band’s four members: Avey Tare (aka David Michael Portner) and Panda Bear (aka Noah Lennox). More
Eucalyptus Due Out July 21 via Domino
Jun 06, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective member Avey Tare (aka David Michael Portner) has officially announced his new album, Eucalyptus, after recently teasing it via jigsaw puzzles sent to fans. Eucalyptus is due out July 21 via Domino. More
The Painters EP Due Out This Friday, February 17, via Domino
Feb 13, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective have announced a new EP, The Painters EP, and shared its opening track, “Kinda Bonkers.” The EP is out this Friday, February 17, and includes three tracks recorded during the sessions for their last album, 2016’s Painting With, as well as a studio cover of Martha & the Vandellas’ “Jimmy Mack” (which they have been playing live of late). More
May Dates Go on Sale This Friday
Dec 12, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective have announced some 2017 North American tour dates. The dates go down next May and cover the East Coast. They go on sale this Friday at 10 AM EST, with a presale tomorrow at 10 AM EST. More
Originally Recorded for the Video Game Red Dead Redemption
Nov 17, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective have shared a previously unreleased song, “Mountain Game,” that they originally recorded in 2010 for inclusion in the hit western video game Red Dead Redemption. More
Express Regret Over Voting for Ralph Nader in 2000
Nov 08, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective have issued a statement on their Instagram account that encourages their American fans to vote for Hillary Clinton in today’s presidential election and discourages them from voting third party or not voting at all. More
Junk Out Now via Mute, "Go!" Single Out December 16
Sep 15, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
M83 (aka Anthony Gonzalez and collaborators) released their new album, Junk, in April via Mute. Now they have shared a remix of the fantastic single “Go!” by Deakin of Animal Collective. As you might expect, Deakin strips back the pop elements and ups the weirdness. Listen below, followed by M83’s upcoming tour dates. More
Happy Birthday Mr. Dylan!
May 24, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bob Dylan turns 75 today and Animal Collective have a present for him. In honor Dylan’s big day Animal Collective’s Geologist and Deakin have remixed Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” a song he wrote and recorded in 1962 and was released in 1963 as a single and on the classic album The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan. More
Proceeds Go to Progress NC
May 09, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective released their latest album, Painting With, back in February via Domino. Now the band has released the full audio of two recent concerts (in Los Angeles and Manchester, England) to their Bandcamp page. It’s a pay-what-you-want deal, with all proceeds going to Progress NC who are working to combat North Carolina’s discriminatory anti-LGBTQ HB2 bill, which puts into law that transgender people have to use the public restroom of the gender on their birth certificate, rather than the gender they now identify themselves as.
Solo Debut Sleep Cycle Out Friday
Apr 06, 2016
By Joshua M. Miller
Animal Collective member Josh Dibb (aka Deakin) will be releasing first solo album Sleep Cycle Friday and has shared the video for his song “Just Am.” More
Painting WIth Out Now via Domino
Apr 04, 2016
By Joshua M. Miller
Animal Collective released a a special 7 inch record with their tenth stueio album Painting With called Gnip Gnop / Hounds of Bairro. Today they shared “Hounds of Bairro.” More
Painting With Out Now On Domino
Mar 21, 2016
By Joshua M. MIller
Today Animal Collective announced their own festival in Big Sur and have extended their tour through November. More
Painting With Due Out This Friday (February 19) via Domino
Feb 15, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective are releasing their new album, Painting With, this Friday (February 19) via Domino. Now the band has shared another song from it, “Golden Gal,” via its video. The song samples an episode of the classic 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls at the beginning and the video is animated. Watch it below. More
Painting With Due Out February 19 via Domino
Feb 01, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective are releasing their new album, Painting With, on February 19 via Domino. Last week the band launched a free iOS app also called Paining With, which included the first listen to a track from the new album, “Lying in the Grass.” Now the song has been posted to YouTube for all to hear and you can listen below. More
Painting With Due Out February 19 via Domino
Jan 28, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective are releasing their new album, Painting With, on February 19 via Domino. Previously they shared the album’s first single, “FloriDada,” and its trippy video. Now the band has launched a free iOS app also called Paining With, which includes the first listen to a track from the new album, “Lying in the Grass.” More
Painting With Due Out February 19 via Domino
Jan 08, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective are releasing their new album, Painting With, on February 19 via Domino. Previously they shared the album’s first single, “FloriDada,” and now the track has a trippy video. PFFR directed the clip (they are known for their work with Adult Swim). The animated video shows a couple making love, the planets of the solar system colliding, and the birth of a baby, among other things. Be aware, the video has an epilepsy warning. More
Painting With Due Out February 19, 2016 via Domino
Dec 07, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective are releasing a new album, Painting With, on February 19, 2016 via Domino. Previously they have shared the album’s first single, “FloriDada.” Now the band has announced a slew of 2016 tour dates that stretch from February to May and include dates in the U.S. and Europe. All the dates are below. More
Painting With Due Out February 19, 2016 via Domino
Nov 30, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective have announced a new album and shared its first single. Painting With is due out February 19, 2016 via Domino. Below you can stream the album’s first single, “FloriDada.” John Cale and Colin Stetson guest on the album. More
Recorded in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on November 18, 2004
Oct 15, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective recently released a new live album, Live at 9:30, their first to feature a single show. It was recorded at their June 12, 2013 show at the 9:30 venue in Washington DC. Now the Baltimore-formed band has shared another live recording and this one is a free download. More
Listen to "Did You See the Words (Live)"
Sep 01, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Animal Collective have announced and released a new live album, their first to feature a single show. Live at 9:30 was recorded at their June 12, 2013 show at the 9:30 venue in Washington DC. More
Spotify Sessions Available Now
Feb 11, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Next week this year’s Bonnaroo Festival will announce its official line-up of artists. Perhaps to serve a friendly reminder of just how fun the event can be, Animal Collective have released a new digital EP capturing select songs from their performance at last year’s festival. More
Listen to New Track "Little Fang"
Feb 10, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Taking some time from his duties with Animal Collective, Avey Tare has announced the formation of a new side-band called Slasher Flicks. More
Dec 17, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
To help kickstart the creative process of working on their first record since their 2004 reunion album Everybody Loves A Happy Ending, new wave veterans Tears for Fears began recording a number of covers from some of their favorite contemporary artists. More
Include Works by St. Vincent, Vampire Weekend, Animal Collective, and More
Dec 02, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Taking an approach to fundraising that other radio outlets could certainly learn from, Australian station FBi Radio has launched an unique call for monetary support by launching “Brush With Fame,” a special auction of drawings, sketches, and doodles by some of the industry’s leading musical talent. More
Aug 05, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Almost a year since the release of their most recent album Centipede Hz, Animal Collective have premiered a new music video for their latest single “Monkey Riches.” More
Citing Continued Illness as the Reason
Jul 11, 2013
By Scott Dransfield
Animal Collective has postponed all July tour dates, including festival appearances, due to illness. This comes after several shows in March were postponed and rescheduled due to Avey Tare’s case of strep throat. More
Random Access Memories Out May 21
Apr 24, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Over the past several weeks in the lead-up to their much-anticipated new album Random Access Memories, Daft Punk have been airing a series of testimonal videos featuring the collaborators and contributors that joined them in making the record. More
Apr 23, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Animal Collective have announced that they will release a new remix EP titled Monkey Been To Burn Town. More
Avey Tare Suffering From Strep Throat
Mar 18, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
After cancelling a number of shows last week, Animal Collective have decided to pull the plug on their remaining North American tour this March. More
Mar 11, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Over the weekend Animal Collective were forced to cancel a show in Toronto to due “sudden illness.” More
Presented by The Creator's Project
Mar 05, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Preceding their upcoming tour through North America with Dan Deacon, Animal Collective have unveiled a series of videos capturing the band during their performance at New York’s Terminal 5 in December of last year. More
North American Trek Takes Place This March
Jan 14, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Animal Collective have announced that they will hit the road alongside fellow experimentalist Dan Deacon for a series of North American shows this spring. More
Released on Playable Button
Dec 06, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Celebrating the fifth anniversary of its “Get Weird” concert series, The New Museum in New York City has released a 15-track compilation of performances that have taken place in the past five years. More
Listen to New Track "Crimson"
Nov 06, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Current Under the Radar cover stars Animal Collective have announced that they will return New York for a pair of performances after being forced to postpone their initial show back in October at Williamsburg Park. More
Plus Interviews with: Paul Banks, Bat For Lashes, Divine Fits, Flying Lotus, Benjamin Gibbard, How to Dress Well, Menomena, Tame Impala, and More
Nov 02, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Under the Radar’s fall issue is out now. It features Animal Collective on the cover as well as interviews with Paul Banks, Bat For Lashes, Community’s Jim Rash, Divine Fits, Flying Lotus, Benjamin Gibbard, How to Dress Well, Menomena, Tame Impala, Taken By Trees, and Ultraísta, among others. More
Oct 05, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Bad news for all you New York-based Animal Collective fans hoping to catch the band play tonight. More
Oct 05, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Following their recent appearance on Conan, Baltimore weirdos Animal Collective made a trip to New York where they performed the track “Rosie Oh” from their new album Centipede Hz. More
Featuring Non-Album Track "Crimson"
Sep 24, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Animal Collective have announced that they will release their Centipede Hz track “Applesauce” as a single on Nov. 11. More
Sep 11, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
With so much of their new album Centipede Hz indebted to the world of radio, it’s little surprise that Animal Collective would be making some special appearances on some of the more indie-friendly stations across the country. More
More Insight into Centipede Hz
Sep 07, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
After taking part in a pair of video interviews delving into the making of their new album Centipede Hz and their limited-run radio program, Baltimore’s Animal Collective continued to hand out insightful digressions into their creative process when Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) and Deakin (Josh Dibb) recently sat down with Red Bull Music Academy Radio as part of the station’s Fireside Chat discussion series. More
Explain Influence of Radio on Centipede Hz
Aug 31, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Following a video interview with Animal Collective‘s Geologist (Brian Weitz), the Creator’s Project has posted a brand new on-camera piece featuring all four members of the band as they discuss certain aspects of their new album Centipede Hz. More
All Four Records Are Released Next Week
Aug 27, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Next week Cat Power will return with Sun, her first album of original material since her 2006 effort The Greatest. More
Aug 20, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Animal Collective aired the last episode of their online radio program, streaming the entirety of their new album Centipede Hz. More
Aug 17, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Just a few days left until they broadcast their new album Centipede Hz in full on their radio program, Baltimore-based musical weirdos Animal Collective have premiered an appropriately odd music video for their track “Today’s Supernatural.” More
New Song Off Centipede Hz
Jul 30, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
With band member Panda Bear serving as its launch host, Animal Collective premiered their limited run radio show last night and debuted “Today’s Supernatural,” the first single from their forthcoming new album Centipede Hz. More
Sunday Nights Starting July 30
Jul 27, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
In the lead-up to their forthcoming new album Centipede Hz, Animal Collective have announced their own weekly radio show, aptly titled Animal Collective Radio. More
Centipede Hz Out This September
Jun 20, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
A little strange and exactly what you’d expect, the cover art for Animal Collective‘s forthcoming new album Centipede Hz has been revealed this morning. More
Live Performances Start This September
Jun 11, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Recently announcing the release of their forthcoming new album Centipede Hz, Animal Collective have revealed they will embark on a coinciding tour starting this September. More
May 07, 2012
By Laura Studarus
There’s new music on the way from Animal Collective. We have a stream the recently announced release. More
Guggenheim Museum Performance Now Streaming
Apr 23, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Back in March of 2010 Animal Collective played a special concert performance at New York City’s Guggenheim Museum. More
Featuring Performance From Guggenheim Museum
Mar 12, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Animal Collective have announced that they will be releasing a limited edition 12’’ on Record Store Day, April 21. More
Tomboy Deluxe Edition Due October 31
Jul 26, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Panda Bear has announced that April release Tomboy will be re-released as a deluxe edition box set October 31 via Paw Tracks. More
Including Prophetic Amphitheatre Gig at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Apr 19, 2011
By John Everhart
Animal Collective have announced a summer U.S. tour, including a date at their 2009 album’s namesake Merriweather Post Pavilion. We have the details. More
Band Performed Raw Material Last Night
Apr 11, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Last night at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, Calif. the band performed a large amount of new, raw material. We have the live footage. More
Mar 04, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Pitchfork has announced the initial lineup of its 2011 Music Festival. More
The Flaming Lips, Belle and Sebastian Among Acts Announced.
Nov 15, 2010
By Lauren Barbato
Primavera promoters have announced today a slew of buzz-worthy acts joining Pulp for the epic five-day fest, which runs from May 25th through the 29th in Barcelona, Spain. More
May 13th-15th at Butlins Holiday Centre, Minehead
Oct 27, 2010
By Laura Studarus
For the next installment of the artist-directed festival, All Tomorrow’s Parties, Animal Collective has been tapped to act as curators. We have their picks so far. More
Merriweather Post Pavilion = The Gift That Keeps Giving
Sep 22, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Merriweather Post Pavilion is the gift that keeps giving. A year and change after Animal Collective dropped the disc comes “Bluish”, a video whose visuals match the trippy, Beach Boys from outer space tune. More
Spooky Sounding Album Due October 26, Just in Time for Halloween
Aug 02, 2010
By John Everhart
Not resting on the laurels of his band’s acclaimed 2009 LP Merriweather Post Pavillion, Animal Collective co-frontman Avey Tare is set to release his debut LP Down There October 26 on Paw Tracks. We have the details. More
Jury Includes Laurie Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, Ryan McGinley, and Takashi Murakami.
Jul 23, 2010
By Kyle Lemmon
This will probably win the award for the strangest news of the day. The Guggenheim Museum asked members of Animal Collective to serve as jury members who select participants for this year’s YouTube Play, an exhibition of video art at the famous New York institution this fall. More
DVD Release Also Announced
Mar 09, 2010
By Rebekka Utermohlen
The brainchild of an intense 4-year collaboration between Animal Collective and Director Danny Perez, ODDSAC will be screened throughout the U.S. From Chicago to Seattle the screenings will host a Q&A with the director and members of the band. Created and centered on Animal Collective, ODDSAC is a marriage of music and film and features original scores and new songs that will not be released in any other form. The director Danny Perez is a visual artist best known for his concert projections with such musicians as Black Dice and Animal Collective member Panda Bear. The DVD is due to be released June 29, 2010. More
Directed by Abigail Portner, sister of Dave "Avey Tare" Portner
Nov 13, 2009
By Kyle Lemmon
Watch the transfixing new music video for Animal Collective‘s “In the Flowers,” over at the band’s website. The leadoff Merriweather Post Pavilion song is accompanied visually by spooky animation, marionette dancers, song lyrics, and plenty of flowers. It was directed by Abigail Portner, sister of Dave “Avey Tare” Portner. More
"I scuba dive, so I like marine animals a lot." - Brian Weitz ("Geologist")
Oct 20, 2009
By Kyle Lemmon
Animal Collective’s EP Fall Be Kind is dropping November 9th, six days before the start of the Canadian seal hunting season. In response, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has recruited the band to oppose the tradition of slaughter in the video ad below. Avey Tare, Panda Bear, and Geologist have some tough words for Canadian hunters in the 1:23 minute video. More
Out November 8th on Domino Records
Oct 08, 2009
By Kyle Lemmon
The word is still out on that inscrutable Fall Be Kind release we reported about yesterday, but on November 8th, we will certainly be hearing a new single from the Animal Collective camp. More
Amazon Says Fall Be Kind Will Drop December 8th
Oct 08, 2009
By Kyle Lemmon
This is strictly rumor at this point, but Animal Collective just might finish off a banner year with yet another new release. More
2003 Third LP Comes Out January 26th
Oct 07, 2009
By Kyle Lemmon
Animal Collective dwell in a very different sonic landscape than the one they occupied in 2003. It’s crazy to think these guys were once tagged as “freak folk.” That year they were following up their promising 2000 debut, Spirit They’re Gone, Spirit They’ve Vanished and 2001’s dance/electronica sophomore release, Danse Manatee with the five-track suite, Campfire Songs. More
Photos of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lykke Li, Chairlift, Diplo, Santigold, and Animal Collective
Aug 09, 2009
By Mark Redfern
Lollapalooza continued yesterday in Chicago and we sent photographer Andrew Reed Weller down to capture the day two action. Check out his photos of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lykke Li, Diplo, Santigold, Chairlift, and Animal Collective. Click here for the full gallery of Saturday’s photos. More
Featuring Belle and Sebastian, Portishead, Sonic Youth, Animal Collective, and More!
Jun 17, 2009
By Kyle Lemmon
If that Warp Records box set wasn’t enough, the label’s sister company Warp X has something else to offer music fans. The independent Sheffield film production company is preparing for the release of their fourth film, the DIY concert documentary entitled All Tomorrow’s Parties. All Tomorrow’s Parties puts a lens on the cult music festival of the same name on September 23rd. More
Reviews
Mar 16, 2022
By Stephen Axeman
Since their last proper studio album, 2016’s Painting With, the ever-restless bunch of creative minds behind Animal Collective have been prolifically charting and sampling the nether regions of our sonic field. More
Aug 30, 2018
By Jim Scott
As an audiovisual album in tandem with Coral Morphologic, Tangerine Reef is a trippy beauty, with Animal Collective embodying the life of a coral reef and its inhabitants. It’s mesmerizing, slow, gorgeous shots of florescent sea life accompanied by Animal Collective at their most liberated. More
Mar 31, 2016
By Dan Lucas
Animal Collective‘s career is a strange one. There was a time in the very recent past that a new album would have sent a section of the Internet—and I dare say it’s a section that would have crossed over heavily with Under the Radar‘s readership—into a froth of excitement. More
Oct 01, 2015
By Billy Hamilton
There are few more exhilarating experiences in music than Animal Collective live and in full flight. But anyone who’s seen the Baltimore ensemble at their most disorientating will know their aural mastery is never a given. Fortunately Live at 9:30—a renowned Washington, DC venue—sits at the more pleasurable end of the spectrum, despite being recorded after the release of the impenetrable psych muddle that was Centipede Hz. More
Sep 04, 2012
By John Everhart
The follow-up to Merriweather Post Pavilion, Centipede Hz, is something of a visceral, dark yin to Merriweather’s lithe, DayGlo yang, with martial drumming, more conventionally structured melodies, and the feeling that the band had the time of their lives bashing out these tunes in their practice space. More
Apr 18, 2011
By Mark Redfern
Day two of Coachella 2011 offered few surprises, but plenty of solid sets, including two British bands—one reunited ‘90s legends back for another try, and the other a star-making main stage performance from a band still on their debut album. More
Jan 25, 2010
By Paul Bullock
What an incredible year for Animal Collective! First they release their monumental Merriweather Post Pavilion to near universal critical acclaim. It charts in the Billboard Top 20, a feat nearly unimaginable 10 years ago when the band began releasing albums. More
Sep 22, 2009
By John Everhart
Kurt Cobain once remarked caustically that he would only wear a tie-dyed t-shirt if it were made with “the urine of Phil Collins and the blood of Jerry Garcia.” Perhaps he was rolling over in his grave when Sufjan Stevens and his band opened the main stage of ATP day 2 decked out in oversized tie-dyes. Delivering a set comprised of 2004’s Seven Swans from start to finish, Stevens announced that, “this is a set for your hangovers.” More
Aug 09, 2009
By Lorraine Carpenter
A report from day two of Lollapalooza 2009, including Los Campesinos!, Chairlift, Glasvegas, TV on the Radio, Animal Collective, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. More