Animal Collective have been around for a pretty long time, and like any species that’s enjoyed similar company before and after leaving the burrow — somewhere along the line, becoming arguably the most popular unpopular band in existence — they’ve realized the necessity of branching out! Obviously, Panda Bear and Avey Tare both have their individual projects, but what about the subconscious social desire to return to the family? Why… yes! The members of AnCo don’t exist outside of the norms and theories of human psychology, which is why they’ve been reconvening, not for an extremely hyped new LP, but for… er, DJ sets!
Oh yeah, that’s a curtain of some sort. The outfit had a spate of DJ shows this past May and June, and now they’ve scheduled a few more on the East Coast this fall. Panda Bear won’t be at any of them, though, and apologies to fans in Miami, as only half of the collective will actually be on hand to “perform.” Yes, yes, go ahead and debate amongst yourselves the acceptability of using the name “Animal Collective” on the bill. Not sure about their DJ chops either, but try listening to a previous set here to get a sense. Diehards ensure sellouts, I’m predicting.
(DJ set) dates:
08.02.14 - Miami, FL - Grand Central *
09.10.14 - Philadelphia, PA - The Dolphin ^
09.12.14 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl ^
10.02.14 Philadelphia, PA - The Dolphin %
10.03.14 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl %
10.05.14 - Washington, DC - U Street Music Hall %
11.12.14 - Washington, DC - U Street Music Hall %
11.13.14 - Philadelphia, PA - The Dolphin %
11.14.14 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl %
* Deakin and Avey Tare
^ Geologist and Deakin
% Geologist, Deakin, and Avey Tare
• Animal Collective: http://animalcollective.org