Tibi PuiuAfter two incredible albums, “Strawberry Jam” and “Merriweather Post Pavilion”, a lot of touring in between and beyond, and even the full length motion picture ODDSAC released at the beginning of this year, it seems Animal Collective has begun to show signs of growing weary. “There was just so much touring for us,” Panda Bear (aka Noah Lennox) told BBC 6 Music. “We’re not really road dogs. We were really happy with the record, so…
Watch the trailer for Animal Collective’s new movie – ODDSAC
ODDSAC, a visual album by Animal Collective and director Danny Perez, is slated to premier tonight at the Sundance Film Festival, but while critics will have the chance to experience the full length of the acid trip, the rest of us will have to settle for the recently released 30 seconds trailer. As expected, it’s dark, eery and terribly confusing.
New Animal Collective video: ‘Brothersport’
It took a year after Merriweather Post Pavilion’s release for my favorite track off the album “Brothersport” to finally get a video. When I first sampled the album I was certain this feel good jam will get its video released around the booming summer, where it’s best suited, but I guess I can’t complain. Later is better than never, even though the winter chilly vibe doesn’t suit the song at all. Check out the very…
A word on Animal Collective
Steve Lampiris
“I don’t get Animal Collective.” So went a text from Mike, a friend and fellow music blogger/journalist of mine. On the surface it sounds as if Mike is rather narrow-minded. Yet, it really is quite the profound statement if you stop to consider it for a moment. There are days that I wonder that same idea, not just about AC but any artist I consider great or simply enjoy. But AC is one group in…
Download: Phoenix – ‘Love Like A Sunset’ (Animal Collective Remix)
A few days ago I told you all about the Devendra Banhart remix of Phoenix’s “Rome,” a totally awesome rehash that turned the up beat anthem into a beautiful odd to melancholy. Today is Animal Collective’s turn to dive into Phoenix material – check out this spacey try of “Love Like A Sunset.” [via GorillavsBear via Phoenix Journal] [MP3] Phoenix – Love Like A Sunset (Animal Collective Remix / Deakin’s jam)
New Taken by Trees video: ‘My Boys’ (Animal Collective cover)
I told you all about Victoria Bergsman’s cover of Animal Collective’s smashing early ’09 hit “My Girls” about a month ago, when I first published a post about the track. Now, it seems Taken by Trees’ “My Boys” also has a video, albeit a very simple one and a bit counter-intuitive in its theme. It features Victoria strolling gently through a field and … tightroaping. I was expecting something more jumpy and thrilling if a…
Download: Taken By Trees – ‘My Boys’ (Animal Collective cover)
I simply adored Victoria Bergsman’s latest single Watch The Waves. The oriental vibe, coupled with her almost effortlessly serene vocals made it simply dazzling. Her sophomore solo release, “East of Eden,” is just weeks away, so I thought you guys would like another listen to Victoria’s beautiful symphonic pop and top notch production. Here’s “My Boys” a very cool spin-off to Animal Collective’s wicked “My Girls.” The tempo is slowed down a few notches, leaving…
Download: Taken by Trees – ‘Watch The Waves’
One word for Victoria Bergsman’s latest album, recorded under the Taken by Trees moniker: bliss! For her sophomore release, dubbed “East of Eden,” the ex-Concretes (check out our interview with the band) lead singer paired up with talented musician/sound engineer Andreas Soderstrom and traveled to Pakistan to record, filling some of the instruments with the help of some of the local Sufi musicians. Victoria also wanted to enlist some local female vocalists, but this turned…
Download: Animal Collective – ‘Bleed’ (live in DC)
Last night Animal Collective played a set in D.C.’s 9:30 club, where they simply rocked the sold out crowd. On top of that, fans had the chance to hear in first audition a new AC song, going by the working title of “Bleed.” One can plainly see it’s still a very raw version, but even so the track impresses through its sophisticated sound layers and trippy vocals by Panda and Geologist. Check it out bellow…
New Animal Collective video: ‘Summertime Clothes’ (live @ Letterman)
Letterman was graced with a special guest last night when Animal Collective dropped by to play their smashing single “Summertime Clothes.” Quite appropriate, seeing how the most beautiful season is right around the corner. Anyway, their live performance was unexpectedly … mediocre. Avey, Panda and Geo weren’t at all in shape for some reason. They were just sitting behind their tablets, pressing a few buttons, while humming the harmonies. Then again, it’s national TV and…