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Tag: Animal Collective

Julien Chang and Rusty Santos Wax Philosophical

Music
By Julien Chang | April 2, 2024
By Julien Chang | April 2, 2024

Julien Chang and Rusty Santos Wax Philosophical

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

Mike Alfieri (Tomato Flower) and Panda Bear Are the Glue That Glob It All Together

Music
By Tomato Flower | March 18, 2024
By Tomato Flower | March 18, 2024

Mike Alfieri (Tomato Flower) and Panda Bear Are the Glue That Glob It All Together

The drummers catch up.

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

Music
By Avey Tare | November 20, 2023
By Avey Tare | November 20, 2023

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.

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

Podcast
By Talkhouse Podcast | August 24, 2023
By Talkhouse Podcast | August 24, 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.”

Mood Board: Avey Tare’s 7s

Music
February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Mood Board: Avey Tare’s 7s

Introducing a new monthly column, exclusively in our newsletter.

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Musical Escapism with Annie Hamilton

Music
June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Musical Escapism with Annie Hamilton

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

No One Knows How to Do It Like Brainiac

Music
By Craig Heed | May 25, 2022
By Craig Heed | May 25, 2022

No One Knows How to Do It Like Brainiac

Remembering the band, 25 years after its untimely end.

Avey Tare and L’Rain Lead With Intuition

Music
By Avey Tare | January 31, 2022
By Avey Tare | January 31, 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.

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

Podcast
By Talkhouse Podcast | May 23, 2019
By Talkhouse Podcast | May 23, 2019

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.

Talkhouse Playlist: Raw and Heartfelt Songs from Forth Wanderers

Music
March 9, 2017
March 9, 2017

Talkhouse Playlist: Raw and Heartfelt Songs from Forth Wanderers

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

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