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Julien Chang and Rusty Santos Wax Philosophical

The musicians/producers get into the relationship between philosophy and music, subconsciousness and improvisation, and more.

April 2, 2024

Hot 97 Was the Soundtrack to Animal Collective’s Origin Story

An oral history of the band’s NYC roots, as told by Panda Bear and Avey Tare.

November 20, 2023

Panda Bear (Animal Collective) Talks with Paul Maroon (The Walkmen) on the Talkhouse Podcast

“We were vegetables, and they were really waiting for their steak sandwich.”

August 24, 2023

Mood Board: Avey Tare’s 7s

Introducing a new monthly column, exclusively in our newsletter.

February 22, 2023

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Musical Escapism with Annie Hamilton

Transport yourself with Björk, Big Thief, and Beach House.

June 10, 2022

No One Knows How to Do It Like Brainiac

Remembering the band, 25 years after its untimely end.

May 25, 2022

Avey Tare and L’Rain Lead With Intuition

The soon-to-be tourmates talk pre-album jitters, pre-show rituals, and Animal Collective’s new album.

January 31, 2022

Avey Tare (Animal Collective) Talks with Ish Butler (Shabazz Palaces, Digable Planets, Knife Knights) for the Talkhouse Podcast

The two discuss the "secret sauce" that goes into writing Animal Collective and Shabazz Palaces songs.

May 23, 2019

Talkhouse Playlist: Raw and Heartfelt Songs from Forth Wanderers

Find out which John Maus song will melt your heart like butter.

March 9, 2017

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Capturing Moments with Active Bird Community

The Brooklyn garage band shares a playlist chock full of '90s indie, pop, r&b and more to get your weekend started.

January 13, 2017

Laurie Anderson Talks Animal Collective’s Centipede Hz

First of all, I hate to admit it but you might as well know it right off: the more it sounds like "Grass" (my favorite Animal Collective song)...

March 7, 2013