Animal Collective Mysteriously Announce New Album?

[send me ctrpllrs]

I wish I could do that one, but it is not feasible with Coachella as well. Just have to hope I get lucky with the waitlist.

[pancakespancakes]

I'm so excited now -- I've been to Big Sur a hundred times before and I've never been to Humboldt. This is going to be really great. I got 4 friends going to this show now, and hopefully more soon.

[Gribbz]

6 seconds? Wow. How did everyone get Arcade Fire tickets so easily?

EDIT* Certainly seemed easy anyway.

[wmgaretjax]

they accidentally posted the tickets on sale early for arcade fire.

[wmgaretjax]

i bet the other shows start to sell out now that the two others are full up.

[pancakespancakes]

i bet the other shows start to sell out now that the two others are full up.

Arcata was sold out when I looked this morning... so I'm thinking the Redway will be sold out extremely soon.

[NicoDread]

i am joining y'all for redway, me and a friend are probably going to get a camping spot for a couple of days.

[wmgaretjax]

Arcata was sold out when I looked this morning... so I'm thinking the Redway will be sold out extremely soon.

damn.

[send me ctrpllrs]

So I sent this tweet out a while ago...

11 hour drive the tuesday before Coachella to Redway for Animal Collective? Anybody willing to switch off driving? #imcrazyenoughtodothis
And one of my friends responded with

I'm down. Not like I'm doing anything else that week. LOL.
He didn't get a Coachella ticket in time. Tried getting ahold of him to see if he was serious, but I think he is at work now. So I just said fuck it and bought two tickets. I'll be there. Makes me not care as much about missing the other two.

[psycobetabuckdown]

Do people buy Arcata tickets because they've never heard of Redway? Redway appears much closer to SF. Or are there actual people living up there that might've gotten those tickets?

I just got four Redway tickets, not really knowing who would go. I just found out about this mini-tour today and didn't want to miss out because of ignorance.

[TheScenestar]

Do people buy Arcata tickets because they've never heard of Redway? Redway appears much closer to SF. Or are there actual people living up there that might've gotten those tickets?

I just got four Redway tickets, not really knowing who would go. I just found out about this mini-tour today and didn't want to miss out because of ignorance.

You're closer to Oregon than you are to San Francisco by the time you get there. Should be a fun drive.

[pancakespancakes]

Do people buy Arcata tickets because they've never heard of Redway? Redway appears much closer to SF. Or are there actual people living up there that might've gotten those tickets?

I just got four Redway tickets, not really knowing who would go. I just found out about this mini-tour today and didn't want to miss out because of ignorance.

I mean, a lot of people live in the Arcata region. And it takes place at Humboldt State, I bet half the people going are students. Redway is a state park town of of like 1,000 people.

[psycobetabuckdown]

Oh I didn't realize that's where H State was, that makes sense.

Yeah I did some research on Redway. Could be a sweet day trip.

[RoyaleWithCheese]

6 seconds? Wow. How did everyone get Arcade Fire tickets so easily?

EDIT* Certainly seemed easy anyway.

Because of me. Had the tickets not accidentally gone on sale early. It probably would've sold out in a second.

I couldn't score any Big Sur tickets this time around, but I did get lucky with GAMH tickets.

[pancakespancakes]

They better get Starving Weirdos to play the dates in Humboldt.

[wmgaretjax]

ew. please no. i can go without the hippie pseudo-avant garde stuff...

[neon bible]

Just got an email from the big sur guys...
ANYONE ELSE I CAN CELEBRATE THIS WITH?!

[wmgaretjax]

check your spam folders if you were on the waitlist folks... a friend of mine just found the big sur notification in his spam folder.

[wmgaretjax]

Feb 2 at 5PM they are gonna do a roundup of how many spare tickets there are and notify the final batch on the waitlist. FYI.

[redsurf]

stop trying to give us hope :(

[neon bible]

Check your emails around 11am...
Also I'm selling 2 Redway tickets @ face value.

[pancakespancakes]

I got the email allowing me to buy 2 Big Sur tickets via waitlist... did not expect that to happen... not sure about my friends yet though... so this complicates things!

[wmgaretjax]

yay :)

[TallGuyCM]

Merriweather Post Pavilion was simultaneously the best and worst thing to happen to music in the past decade.

By worst, I mean that it seems to be the go-to album for new bands to shamelessly borrow from. Look at Yeasayer's Odd Blood or Delorean's Subiza for recent clear-as-day examples. And I have a feeling we haven't even seen the bulk of it yet.

And by best, I mean that if there is an album that's a template for future bands to draw inspiration from, at least it's something like MPP. It could be a heck of a lot worse.

[citizenerased]

What Would I Want?Śkÿ

[wmgaretjax]

LP version: http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Panda-Bear-Last-Night-At-The-Jetty.mp3

[GeezrRckr]

album version of Noah's "Last Night at the Jetty"

http://pitchfork.com/news/41542-listen-panda-bear-last-night-at-the-jetty/
(very Person Pitch sounding, eh)

single version:
aPzNq03e7e8

i think i like the single version better....although the difference is very subtle (cool fucking vid, eh).

[wmgaretjax]

wow. this is way better than the single version. so much more texture... makes me really, really excited for the record to drop.

[shermanoaksyo]

"Alright, fuck it, let's just go back to what works." - Panda Bear

[GeezrRckr]

ha, jinx

[Still-ill]

Merriweather Post Pavilion was simultaneously the best and worst thing to happen to music in the past decade.

By worst, I mean that it seems to be the go-to album for new bands to shamelessly borrow from. Look at Yeasayer's Odd Blood or Delorean's Subiza for recent clear-as-day examples. And I have a feeling we haven't even seen the bulk of it yet.

And by best, I mean that if there is an album that's a template for future bands to draw inspiration from, at least it's something like MPP. It could be a heck of a lot worse.

I recently got Sirius for free in my car for the next few months, and I was thinking something along the same lines while listening to one of the channels (26?). I can't remember the names of the a lot of the bands, but it was probably about 4-5 songs that were pretty much what you described. It wasn't exactly cloaked either, it was pretty blatant.

[wmgaretjax]

so i guess sun araw is opening the CA shows. the current instantiation with nick (queen victoria) in the band as well. probably the most inspired pick i could imagine for a local CA artist.

[bmack86]

That's awesome for Sun Araw. Such a good live show right now.

[wmgaretjax]

yeah. the dude has come a long way. i just wish magic lantern wasn't finished... but i guess that was inevitable with Phil moving to Portland (not sure, but William might be up there too now).

[GeezrRckr]

i wonder what the connection is.

[wmgaretjax]

they probably just dig his tunes. it would totally make sense. but they are also touring with prince rama (did sun araw open the prince rama/deakin show?)... so maybe there is a connection that way.

[schoolofruckus]

Sun Araw did open the Deakin/Fennesz/Prince Rama show. They also killed the previous night opening for OPN. I was hoping against hope for Ariel at Big Sur, but I'll definitely take these guys.

[send me ctrpllrs]

Very happy with that news, as I ended up not going to that OPN show. Still wish I would have just fucking gone to that, I did that a lot last year with shows I had tickets for. And I still wish I was going to SF or Big Sur, but I'm glad I'll get to see AC twice more.

[pancakespancakes]

That's perfect. I have seen him way too many fucking times. But it will still be a fantastic pairing, I have to imagine.

[GeezrRckr]

it appears that reverend green will make an appearance on the polo fields this year.

[TallGuyCM]

^ Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck yeah...........

[SoulDischarge]

FML. (Unless it makes an appearance at Union Park.)

[GeezrRckr]

reverend green is a person.

good night.

[SoulDischarge]

Oh. Well. Balls to that. I just want to hear my favorite AC song live some time.

[dorkfish]

I LIKE ANIMAL COLLECTIVE

[wmgaretjax]

it appears that reverend green will make an appearance on the polo fields this year.

you dick.

[SoulDischarge]

I LIKE ANIMAL COLLECTIVE

OMG ME TOO

[PotVsKtl]

I like Al Green.

[corbo]

i like turtles

[GeezrRckr]

^funny.

[wmgaretjax]

http://yfrog.com/gzif4adj

[TallGuyCM]

Awesome, I'm in. Thanks!

[Gribbz]

Anyone see this?

http://media.thecreatorsproject.com/videos/the_creators_project_ny_press_conference
(11:50 mark)

Black Dice are designing Animal Collective's visual set-up. Pretty cool. The Creators Project are also re-designing the Main Stage and the Sahara.


EDIT* Whoops, just noticed that there's a thread for this. Oh well.

[GeezrRckr]

it appears that reverend green will make an appearance on the polo fields this year.


Fans -

New personnel change: Dave Pajo is tagging out, folks.

Dave has decided to step out of the spotlight for a spell, and will no longer be touring with Interpol.
We’re all friends. It’s just an Out-of-the-hotel, Into-the-home sorta thing.

He’s going to be missed to be sure. Aside from being an exceptional musician, Pajo is a wonderful person to be around.
He’s sharp as a tack and funny as all get-out.

Anyway, if you saw us perform recently, I’m sure you’ll agree - we were lucky to have him.

Dave wanted to speak to you personally, so please see below for a note from the man himself.


And now for the good news:

We have tapped our friend Brad Truax* to perform bass duties effective immediately.

Brad is the man. His musical resume includes work with a horde of awesome bands: Home, Soldiers of Fortune, Gang Gang Dance, The Broke Revue, Animal Collective, Cass McCombs, White Magic…
He’s got taste and he’s got chops. And that’s what we want.

Our next gig, and our first with Truax, will be in Hamburg on March 3rd. So hop on over to Germany and come down say hi.

We look forward to seeing every last one of you in the coming months.

Thanks.

- Interpol

Good luck, Brad! (I'm really stoked for him.)

*also known as Reverend Green

[TallGuyCM]

Didn't make it back in town in time for the Tomboy listening party tonight. Did anyone go?

[Jman4321]

Yeah, I'm intrigued by this as well. I want to know how the overhaul on the other five older tracks sounds.

[NicoDread]

http://www.ticketfly.com/event/33159

[wmgaretjax]

hmmmmm...

[TallGuyCM]

Wow, Nor Cal getting some serious love.

[GeezrRckr]

Glad that's public now.

[guedita]

I hope the Petaluma show doesn't sell out as fast. I'm going to be working that day in Larkspur so I will already be a quick drive away from the show.

[wmgaretjax]

700 person capacity. nice!

[seyrnon]

fuck
yes
gotta get tickets to this one

[cutterbutter]

So I've just had these for a while:
Fall Be Kind
Feels
Here Come the Indian
MPP
Strawberry Jam
Sung Tongs

What else to I do I NEED? O and I have hollindagain, which I can never get through.

[wmgaretjax]

The Vashti Bunyan collaboration is ESSENTIAL. Spirt They're Gone is must have. The People EP is great. I love Danse Manatee but most people seem to take Pitchfork's cue on that one... And if you don't like hollindagain, that's not likely to be your kind of thing.

[bmack86]

Yeah, Danse Manatee is the one that's done the least for me. I just can't take it most days.

[dorkfish]

Prospect Hummer is great, too. Oh wait, that was referenced as the Vashti collab. Nevermind. Nothing to see here.

[wmgaretjax]

Nah, the more people that talk that one up the better. I just spaced out and couldn't remember the title... had an eye exam this morning and I was still half delusional from the dilation. Prospect Hummer is hands down my favorite EP by them... It probably ranks above many of the albums for me as well.

[kreutz2112]

Glad that's public now.

Are you aware of how large of a douche you come off as with posts like these?

[GeezrRckr]

Oh yeah...how so?

[guedita]

BUA HA HA HA HA

[kreutz2112]

Oh yeah...how so?

It's just something suprefan would do. The "in the know" attitude just comes off as douchey.

[GeezrRckr]

Then you obviously don't know the circumstances. I made that comment because it was a relief to not have to bite my tongue any longer about that show. There are times I can disclose things here and times I am asked not to. My "in the know" posts are entirely made to support the AC fans in this thread.

[kreutz2112]

Enlighten me with the circumstances. How does you making it known that you were aware of a show before it was made "public" support AC fans?

[clumsy342]

So I've just had these for a while:
Fall Be Kind
Feels
Here Come the Indian
MPP
Strawberry Jam
Sung Tongs

What else to I do I NEED? O and I have hollindagain, which I can never get through.

you need Water Curses.

[shermanoaksyo]

The listening party was a bit dodgy. They had sound problems - the speakers in one of the two rooms kept cutting out - and a lot people were socializing loudly as they played the album.

I recall really liking Alsatian Darn but not being too excited by the rest. Need to give it a real chance before I make any judgement, though.

[guedita]

Enlighten me with the circumstances. How does you making it known that you were aware of a show before it was made "public" support AC fans?

That post itself isn't extremely supredouchey. It's not as if he is blatantly rubbing it in our faces that he knew about it far before we did -- I think he actually briefly tipped this thread off to the possibility/reality of that show happening.

[GeezrRckr]

Actually, I did not this time because I was asked to keep it on the DL so they could work it out with the venue. There is more to it than just adding a date in Petaluma, but now I'm venturing into douche realm again, eh.

The bottom line is that I am excited about how well things are going for my friends and this is a fun place to revel in that (especially since our mutual friends are rather ambivalent...not only about AC, but about music in general). Take it for what it's worth, but it's a weird situation for me on multiple levels. I've often pondered the consequences of posting personal stuff here. It's time I stop. Thanks for the reality check.

[suprefan]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! JKHSDFJKHSDJFSDFSDFSDFJKSDFJ


Them at The Phoenix would be SICK....



700 person capacity. nice!

The Phoenix holds more than that, I think theyre closing the balcony if thats the case. the balcony is haunted and all.

[wmgaretjax]

basically they have to add Brookdale and the circuit is set...

[TallGuyCM]

Listened to a good chunk of the Big Sur bootleg today for the first time in awhile, I love that recording. I'm not usually a big fan of non-soundboard recordings, but that one's ace.

Oh, and pages 55-56 of this thread are so lulzy, you guys talking about me before you knew who I was.

[redsurf]

Sweet, going to try and get some tickets for this show too, only have some for the Redway show so far. 4pm seems like a weird time for ticket's to go on sale, no?

[dorkfish]

Petaluma on sale now.

[suprefan]

SEJKFSDDFJHSDHFDF


ARRRRRRGH


I wanna go!!!

[GoodGirlGalaxy]

So I've just had these for a while:
Fall Be Kind
Feels
Here Come the Indian
MPP
Strawberry Jam
Sung Tongs

What else to I do I NEED? O and I have hollindagain, which I can never get through.

Because of my love for Feels I decided to get the Peacebone single and it has been a delight with the Pantha Du Prince and Black Dice reworks. And the extra AC track ain't half bad neither.

[dorkfish]

Yeah "Safer" is a good song.

[GoodGirlGalaxy]

For fans of watching AC members swim with fish, some "supredouche" sent me this link.

http://keepcompany.tumblr.com/post/3755488764/keep-ac-benefits-socorro-island-one-of-the-most

[dorkfish]

the guy that took that video is several posts above me

[suprefan]

For fans of watching AC members swim with fish, some "supredouche" sent me this link.

http://keepcompany.tumblr.com/post/3755488764/keep-ac-benefits-socorro-island-one-of-the-most

Oh right, I totally sent that. Geezr sent you that so shut up.

[guedita]

There can only be one Supredouche.

[wmgaretjax]

rad!

[guedita]

A lot of Animal Collective songs have a very watery/water-influenced feel to me. I've often wondered if diving had anything to do with that.

[TallGuyCM]

Especially the MPP stuff, as indicated by the from-below shot of the diver on the inside of the album.

[seyrnon]

anyone else gonna be at the petaluma show? should be fantastic

[GeezrRckr]

A lot of Animal Collective songs have a very watery/water-influenced feel to me. I've often wondered if diving had anything to do with that.
Yes.

(but only Brian and Josh are divers)

EDIT: shameless plug alert. There will be shirts sold through Keep in conjunction with the shoes release. All proceeds will go to the Socorro project. I'm having a bunch sent to me in case anyone wants to buy one and support the effort (but I don't yet know prices or what they will look like just yet).

[GoodGirlGalaxy]

A lot of Animal Collective songs have a very watery/water-influenced feel to me. I've often wondered if diving had anything to do with that.

In conjunction with their experiments with music, I've come to realize how much Panda Bear likes to make everything symmetrical or as close to symmetrical as possible. Experimentation.

It's most prevalent in Person Pitch (with the orientation of track lengths), but also in several songs from before:
"Derek" has the heavy drums come in right at the half-way mark (1:30)
"Winter's Love"'s first half is just strumming and humming, and the latter half is actual verses.
"Chores" and "Daily Routine" kind of go into a dense abyss of sound in their second halves.

That being said, Dave Portner writes the best songs.

[TallGuyCM]

That being said, Dave Portner writes the best songs.

For sure. I really hope there's some classic Avey on the next album.

[GeezrRckr]

In conjunction with their experiments with music, I've come to realize how much Panda Bear likes to make everything symmetrical or as close to symmetrical as possible. Experimentation.
Very interesting, and most astute, observation.

We have a new #1 AC fanboy(girl) on the board.

[wmgaretjax]

i would also like to point out that a song's changing at the midway point does not make it symmetrical... just sayin'...

i'm starting to think going to all 5 of these shows might be a bit much... what the fuck ever... i deserve it and it's been too long since I've seen these guys.

[GeezrRckr]

It's an epic bender. And, with ACs ties to the Dead....entirely appropriate. I just hope they end up making a poster to commemorate this historic run.

EDIT: and who knows..you may end up getting the most variance in unique songs as a result (old stuff, I mean). For sure, you'll be part of a very unique experience to sit in on a band's creative process. That's really sweet.

[wmgaretjax]

yeah, in the past catching multiple pre-album shows was really rewarding. i'm excited.

[GeezrRckr]

Being able to see their very first show (Petaluma) makes me so happy. That show coming around was some really good fortune. Not only to be the first to hear the new jams, but I'm also jacked to see all of them together again. It's been so long.

[GoodGirlGalaxy]

i would also like to point out that a song's changing at the midway point does not make it symmetrical... just sayin'...

No, I totally get that. I've read an interview with Noah (will find soon) where he points out his efforts in making Person Pitch a very "symmetrical" album, with the album artwork and the album itself. And due to that statement, I started digging up his older stuff with AC to see if that sort of experimentation occurred. I think "Derek" is the closest to that symmetry considering he wrote that song with AC around the time he created Person Pitch.

-Fanboy(girl)

[TallGuyCM]

Just posted on facebook:

Hey everyone. the Arcata show was moved to a larger venue. an additional 450 tickets are now available. look for them here:

https://www.efoliotickets.com/FolioProd/PickEvent.aspx?VId=4&EventId=AB411&EventName=ANIMAL+COLLECTIVE

[GeezrRckr]

20930830
Love these two tracks...especially the percussion on the first one.

[wmgaretjax]

same song. Feels b-side (off the Grass 7") called Fickle Cycle.

[wmgaretjax]

http://i51.tinypic.com/5agpcw.jpg

[send me ctrpllrs]

Fuck I want that tape... but I still don't want to buy any of those shoes.

I really want to go to the 4/11 show also, planned on going up that day anyways for the 4/12 show... but my friend going along says he can't afford more and I can't really afford to buy them for both of us, as he already owes me some money. Tempted to call off my trip to NY for Godspeed and buy those tickets instead of spending even more for a place to sleep for one night.

[pancakespancakes]

The Henry Miller is building a new stage... to be unveiled for the first time at AC's show:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/henrymillerlibrary/the-henry-miller-library-in-big-sur-is-building-a

I'm excited to see what that looks like.

[pancakespancakes]

Fuck I want that tape... but I still don't want to buy any of those shoes.


I feel the same.

[pancakespancakes]

And now for some bad news about the Big Sur show (for those driving from the north)

http://halfmoonbay.patch.com/articles/highway-1-stretch-in-monterey-county-closed-for-at-least-one-month

http://www.montereyherald.com/local/ci_17657216?nclick_check=1#

[schoolofruckus]

That fucking SUCKS.

[wmgaretjax]

fuuuuuuuck.

[PotVsKtl]

They're going to have to work out a way to let people exchange tickets.

[dorkfish]

http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/weblogs/music-blog/2011/mar/18/new-stage-at-henry-miller-unscathed-by-highway-1-c/

Most of you are probably already aware that a chunk of Highway 1 collapsed into the ocean the other day. As the road crumbled, the new stage at Henry Miller Library continued its journey towards completion.

We're all looking forward to seeing this season's monster lineup break in the newly crafted collection of lumber, beginning with its debut on April 14 with Animal Collective.

On another note, the library is also trying to raise a little dough via Kickstarter and want folks to be aware that they are a non-profit, so it's tax deductible and generous givers will get some nice goodies. The goal is $6,250 and more than $4,000 has already been gifted. It's not that much to ask to continue having the opportunity to see bands like Arcade Fire in such an intimate and sublime setting.

[dorkfish]

in case you're wondering, if you're traveling from the north, it will take you an extra hour and 45 minutes each way to make the trip on 101-S the whole way and cut around a curvy mountain road.

[pancakespancakes]

in case you're wondering, if you're traveling from the north, it will take you an extra hour and 45 minutes each way to make the trip on 101-S the whole way and cut around a curvy mountain road.

Hey, that works. I read in one of those articles that it would be another 3 hours, which would roughly double the drive time from the bay area. Shouldn't be too bad...

[wmgaretjax]

damn. i'm not sure i can swing that. seeing animal collective at big sur might get thwarted again. grrrrr.

[pancakespancakes]

They're going to have to work out a way to let people exchange tickets.

This too.

[guedita]

Hey, that works. I read in one of those articles that it would be another 3 hours, which would roughly double the drive time from the bay area. Shouldn't be too bad...

I think that they are saying 3 hours because there will be slower traffic than usual getting in after traveling down 101 S.

[dorkfish]

Hey, that works. I read in one of those articles that it would be another 3 hours, which would roughly double the drive time from the bay area. Shouldn't be too bad...
For as early as you'd have to leave to make it there on time, you'd likely miss most of the SF traffic and probably most of the San Jose traffic.

[dorkfish]

I think that they are saying 3 hours because there will be slower traffic than usual getting in after traveling down 101 S.
No clue how much more traffic the mountain roads will be getting, but I can't imagine that it'll be an extra 75 minutes worth of congestion.

[TallGuyCM]

You'd have to think this fucks things up for people coming from the south as well, what with everyone merging in the same way all of a sudden.

[dorkfish]

this doesn't look easy to fix:

http://bigsurkate.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/0321011107a.jpg

[citizenerased]

Holy shit. Makes it crazier having driven that road a few times.

[suprefan]

Yeah, I saw the reroute to get around that, and its an extra 3 hours.

[PotVsKtl]

Oh good, suprefan has arrived with fresh information.

[send me ctrpllrs]

Oh what a surprise, my name came up on the waitlist for the Big Sur show. Yeah... can't make that and drive straight to Coachella.

[pancakespancakes]

Damn, I got another waitlist email too. At this point I don't even think I have anyone to give it to.

[wmgaretjax]

Keep Cassette (http://www.mediafire.com/?5xlk33m5oq5d58m)

[jeffp1717]

Thank you for that! Have you listened yet?

[send me ctrpllrs]

I wish the Big Sur show wasn't on thursday, I would have been much more inclined to go. Not really sleeping before the first day of Coachella doesn't sound like a good idea.

There still seems to be tickets for the monday show, I think I'm going to buy a pair. I've checked their availability quite a bit, might as well just go.

[TallGuyCM]

Keep Cassette (http://www.mediafire.com/?5xlk33m5oq5d58m)

Somewhat interesting, not overly memorable.

[wmgaretjax]

i'd be totally down with a whole avey tare album that sounds like Call Home (Buy Grapes)...

[westcoastpirate]

My Twitter feed is blowing up with the news that the New Panda Bear album is streaming on NPR:
http://www.npr.org/2011/04/03/134987319/first-listen-panda-bear-tomboy?device=iphone

[suprefan]

We know...

[redsurf]

Looks like I'll only be able to make the Petaluma show, but I also have tickets for the Redway show on Tues. It stated that you must show ID to get in, so I don't know if I'll be able to sell the tickets. Anybody have an idea?

[heyeric]

http://stereogum.com/524841/animal-collective-design-sneakers-offer-previously-unreleased-cassette/top-stories/lead-story/


http://cdn.stereogum.com/files/2010/09/keep-animal-collective-sneakers.jpg
It’s official: Animal Collective have designed a collection of sneakers for Keep. The first they’re revealing is Avey Tare’s “Avey Tare Ghost Tobin.” The next three will pop up over the next three weeks: Three adult styles, one for kids. Per usual with Keep, the shoes will be canvas based/”cruelty free.” Following that line of thought, all profits go to the Socorro Island Conservation Fund, “a non-profit working to preserve the unique biosphere of the Revillagigedo Archipelago off Baja California, where illegal fishing, in particular of its shark population, is a continual threat.” Read Geologist and Deakin’s thoughts about the charity and the ocean while you take a closer look at Avey Tare’s kicks.

http://cdn.stereogum.com/files/2010/09/Keep_AC_AveyMailer.jpg
http://cdn.stereogum.com/files/2010/09/avey-tare-sneakers-top.jpg

[guedita]

Has anyone actually purchased these? I wanted/was supposed to buy a pair for someone but I'm really against buying shoes online without having the opportunity to physically look at the stitching and try them on.

[GeezrRckr]

It's funny that you ask since I just *now* got a care package from Keep.

Although I did not get any of the AC shoes, it did include a pair of the Dorians. I can tell you that they run true-to-size and are very nicely constructed (especially the stitching). My only "complaint" about them is that there is really no support in the soles (not uncommon with skate shoes). I will need to put in an insert of some sort. But, I will attest to the fact that Keep makes a well-constructed shoe.

[heyeric]

Good to know, I wanted to buy some but was weary because I've never seen a pair.

[suprefan]

OUCH


Animal Collective's Big Sur show has moved to the catalyst in santa cruz due to damaged roads. all tickets honored, and more on sale now!


JUST ANNOUNCED!!!!! update #2
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents in Santa Cruz
@ The CATALYS...T moved from Henry Miller Library in Big Sur due to HWY 1 (northbound closure until late April).

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE
+ very special guests Sun Araw

Thursday, April 14, 2011
doors 8pm / show 9pm
*Please note: Only 2 tickets per person and all tickets are WILL CALL... you will need a valid ID to claim your ticket on the night of the show!

Tickets $30 plus service fee

Only 600 TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, APRIL 7th @ HIGH NOON.

PLEASE NOTE
*All tickets purchased for Henry Miller Library in Big SUR will be honored!

here & here:
http://www.folkyeah.com/ &
http://www.catalystclub.com/

[pancakespancakes]

A single tear, I shed :(

[clumsy342]

so, we're going to get plenty of video/audio bootlegs from the shows this weekend, right?
RIGHT????

[NicoDread]

so bummed about the big sur show moving. I mean, the catalyst is cool but it is definitely nowhere near the atmosphere of henry miller library.

[andymcdandy]

Has anyone actually purchased these? I wanted/was supposed to buy a pair for someone but I'm really against buying shoes online without having the opportunity to physically look at the stitching and try them on.

I bought three different pairs: avey, panda and deakin's. I love panda's and deakin's.

[GeezrRckr]

Did you like the thank-you card that come with them?

[andymcdandy]

yes i did!

[zimmy1222]

The catalyst is farrrr from cool.

[NicoDread]

Ha. I've only been there once, but my friend going with me to the other AC shows lives under a mile away so that's an added bonus. And I'm hoping that they add another show at Henry Miller later in the year to make up for it.

[Neutral Milk Hotel]

Oh man, that would be amazing. One I can actually go to.

[neon bible]

this is total bullshit. fuckkkk

[pancakespancakes]

Yeah this helps me out in a lot of ways as I have problems with my car right now and with staying overnight when it's 6 hours away and now it's just a lot closer and so much less stressful and I dunno, I could see them coming back to HML in the future, I'm happy to just go to Santa Cruz next week.

[wmgaretjax]

i'm probably refunding my tickets for that show now...

[Jman4321]

Animal Collective should be honored that they will be playing on the same stage that the great Andre Nickatina and Afroman will grace in the following weeks.

The Catalyst concert lineup is always good for a few laughs.

[cutterbutter]

Afroman

Palmdaaallllee, come back tooooo meeeeee.

Immediately stuck in my head at the slightest mention.

[send me ctrpllrs]

Since they still hadn't sold out... I just bought tickets for the monday show. We'll make the crazy long drive leaving very early, set up camp, nap, then drive another hour and a half to that show. Haha I'm fucking crazy for this one. But 3 Animal Collective shows in a week! So excited.

Who is going to what shows up north? I'll be at 4/11&12.

[GeezrRckr]

They have arrived.....and have lots of gear with them.

[wmgaretjax]

got my refund for big sur... really bummed that didn't pan out. desperately hoping that next time they come through it'll work out there.

[GeezrRckr]

They are bummed about it too...and, it's a possibility.

I like Animal Collective.

[suprefan]

Wrong font color....

[dorkfish]

^
I like Animal Collective.

[wmgaretjax]

fyi.

!!!! :dumbo :dumbo :dumbo :dumbo :dumbo

[GeezrRckr]

nah, i just didn't want to assume your status in this thread again by making it totally white. i much prefer for you to stand alone at the throne of whatever it is that you stand upon. thanks for the creative quoting, Jared.

[GeezrRckr]

btw, are you coming up for any of these shows, Chris?

[suprefan]

No, I wouldve only done The Phoenix, but its sunday, and thats no bueno....

[schoolofruckus]

I have an extra ticket to the show in Santa Cruz on Thursday. PM me if you're interested.

[clumsy342]

Soooo.... what the fuck?

I can't stand the collected animals board. I never know what the hell they are talking about. Tonight was their first new show. Anyone have a setlist? Any type of specific info? at all?

I'm sure there's gonna be bootlegs etc.. but its 12:30 am and I'd REALLY love to know what they played

ok.. deep breaths.

from someone at collected animals:

animal collective's set up is dope, avey goes between a sequencer and what looks like a kaossilator (or some other crazy x-y touch pad thing) and a keyboard going through some crazy effects. his voice was flanged and nuts most of the night. panda's got a weird drum module that looks like a video projector and this sweet gourd shaker instead of a hi hat. he just drummed and sang all night. deakin was playing one of those virtual drumpad things, samples and guitar. and geo just did that headlamp thing.

the missing sample from the tubby jam got reworked into a crazy avey tare jam. i think a lot of you guys are going to HATE their new sound, but it was a really amazing experience. soooo many textures and layers and abrasive loops and effects. mindblowing

old songs were:
did you see the words
brothersport
we tigers (ooooh shit yes! this was great)
summertime clothes

[cutterbutter]

All I know is that they had Tomboy on white vinyl, which they better fucking have at Coachella.

I'm just glad to see a song from both Feels and Sung Tongs. How long was their set?

[suprefan]

Soooo.... what the fuck?

I can't stand the collected animals board. I never know what the hell they are talking about.

You didnt figure that out after seeing Kitt Katt post?

[dorkfish]

Petaluma:
8 or 9 new songs
Did You See the Words
Brother Sport
We Tigers
Summertime Clothes

not in that order.

[dorkfish]

And it was awesome. It was good to be part of an Animal Collective show again.

[clumsy342]

First of all.. Did you See The Words .... !!!!!

secondly, I'm dying to know if it was totally reworked, or if it was played straight, or what?
I hope they keep the new songs to a minimum at Coachella! Sure, I'm expecting some. but.. come on.. they could potentially put on the best Animal Collective show for Animal Collective fans ever.


you were there?! details please??? was Noah on a drumkit? Did Avey play guitar? Was We Tigers fantastic?

[cutterbutter]

How long was the set? If you could compare the new material to a certain era/album of the band what would you say?

[guedita]

Summertime Clothes, nice. If anyone has an extra ticket for Tuesday at GAMH please let me know.

[dorkfish]

If half of their Coachella set isn't new material, I'd be surprised.

Did You... opened with a weird/riff sample but it was pretty much normal thereafter. nohuge reimagining.

[dorkfish]

Noah was SITTING with a relatively standard drum kit.

The new material felt like Strawberry Jam stuff at points and then crazy new direction stuff at others. Mostly new direction though.

[dorkfish]

90 minutes. We Tigers was jammed into a full song instead of its old short intro form.

[clumsy342]

aIwIvdmQ78w

http://twitter.com/_darker_

[cutterbutter]

I'm so fucking pumped for the Coachella set right now.

[GeezrRckr]

Are any of you fuckers still awake? Just got back from Petaluma. 10 new jams + 4 old ones. Tigers and Summertime were reworked really nice. The new song before Brothersport is very groovy and, I'm going to say it...may become a bigger hit than My Girls (I fucking loved it and was dancing my ass off). No real names for the new stuff yet...just names of friends or some shit like that. I can't remember what Noah said now.

There's a lot of new things being tried out for the first time (beyond the songs, that is) so tonite's set was pretty solid all things considered. Noah playing the kit the whole time was a nice surprise..he's quite good. But, having Josh sing the opening song was very special.

[clumsy342]

yep.. im still up. glad you had a good time!
and I'm even more glad to hear that it was a promising set.
can't wait to see some good bootlegs!

and can't wait for Coachella!!!

[cutterbutter]

I want to hear more. Anything.

[patriotsftbll786]

I want to hear more. Anything.

Agreed. Tomboy is fucking incredible, any new group material will be very, very welcome.

[wmgaretjax]

a bunch of stuff definitely feels like what I would have expected the group to do after Strawberry Jam... with some nice surprises thrown in for good measure. josh seemed to indicate that they were sticking with this setlist... but i'll be curious to see if they play any other old songs...

a few of the early songs in the set were not quite there, but once they hit their groove, they totally killed it. can't wait to watch this material develop.

[caco0283]

too busy to post all the videos but just click on this link

http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/04/watch-animal-collective-debuts-new-music-in-california/

[suprefan]

Wait, you mean the story Pitchfork had this morning?

http://pitchfork.com/news/42158-watch-animal-collective-perform-new-songs/

ZwiwzVmxzc4

WeJ9UpOHCdQ

_FD1lcCCbQQ

[caco0283]

yes I mean the pitchfork story the came out this morning that nobody else posted about supredick

[send me ctrpllrs]

Nearing SF, about to get In-N-Out in Livermoore. We listened to two of the new songs from that article, couldn't resist. I loved what I heard, really excited for tonight.

[caco0283]

btw supredick this is from the pitchfork article you mentioned


The mini-tour kicked off last night at Petaluma, California's Phoenix Theater, and Consequence of Sound points to live footage from that show, in which the band performs a considerable amount of new material. The video quality is sorta shaky, but the audio sounds decent and clear; check out the footage below.

[wmgaretjax]

boot: http://www.mediafire.com/?jxq9ayyc03i3lb0

[GeezrRckr]

ooh....have you listened? Is it worth the trouble or will it give me an earache?

[wmgaretjax]

it's not the best. but it's better than many boots that float around. it gets better as the mix got better. if anything, download it to give track 6 a listen ;)

[GeezrRckr]

Valid point. I don't think I can wait till Wed to hear that one again.

[dorkfish]

Just got done with a massive fundraising event (which was awesome having to wake up at 6am after the show).

Can't wait to skim through the bootleg to hear certain beats and riffs again.

[dorkfish]

Andy Cabic from Vetiver has been added to open for the SF and Santa Cruz shows.

[wmgaretjax]

hmmm... i wonder what the set times are for the SF show then...

[dorkfish]

no clue. apparently, Deakin's opening track is some old untitled song.

[GeezrRckr]

Most likely the same start time (for AC). They need to hit the road by 2am and you saw how long breakdown is.

[wmgaretjax]

perfect. thanks.

[guedita]

Andy Cabic from Vetiver has been added to open for the SF and Santa Cruz shows.

Aw man, he's good.

[alisonnn]

for those of you that have been to the great american music hall and have seen anco I have a question.. I'm going with my coworker and he thinks he's too old to stand upfront and wants to stand on the balcony. I like being close but is balcony decent there?

[dorkfish]

for those of you that have been to the great american music hall and have seen anco I have a question.. I'm going with my coworker and he thinks he's too old to stand upfront and wants to stand on the balcony. I like being close but is balcony decent there?
Here's the view:

http://rebeccasjones.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/114911491.jpg

[alisonnn]

ahh thank you! hmm that wouldn't be half bad actually incredibly helpful thank you

[dorkfish]

Just get there early enough to grab a decent spot and it should be a fun night.

[GeezrRckr]

And dump the anco nonsense.

[psycobetabuckdown]

btw supredick this is from the pitchfork article you mentioned

hahaha. well done.

So Sun Araw, kinda boring, yeah?

[TallGuyCM]

And dump the anco nonsense.

THIS.

[TallGuyCM]

boot: http://www.mediafire.com/?jxq9ayyc03i3lb0

Would anyone be so kind as to reup this? It's been taken down. :(

[brematale111]

anyone going to their show tonight in redway? if so PLEASE post the setlist. thanks =)

[wmgaretjax]

setlist will likely be the same.

[dorkfish]

So Sun Araw, kinda boring, yeah?
I wasn't blown away, but I wouldn't label it as boring by any means.

[wmgaretjax]

i loved it. but then again, i'm a total sucker for the 70s psych cum dub thing they are doing.

[send me ctrpllrs]

They played the songs in the same order then? I don't mind the same songs, I would like a different order though.

I loved Sun Araw as well.

Say hi tonight, i'll be in an OFWGKTA shirt and blue jacket.

[GoodGirlGalaxy]

So Sun Araw, kinda boring, yeah?

5ish songs in 45 minutes, kinda winning.

[GeezrRckr]

Is "winning" still trendy to say....now that the dope has completely cratered and all? I don't know what's hip with you kids, since I'm old and shit. Just curious.

[TallGuyCM]

No. It was funny for about 5 minutes. People still saying it makes me want to slit their throats.

[GeezrRckr]

Well, in all fairness...you and I have a higher curmudgeon level so.....

[TallGuyCM]

In general, and this isn't directed at GoodGirlGalaxy, people just in general don't know when to give things up. They overdo shit, drive it into the ground, without having any kind of sense of when it's gone overboard.

[GoodGirlGalaxy]

In general, and this isn't directed at GoodGirlGalaxy, people just in general don't know when to give things up. They overdo shit, drive it into the ground, without having any kind of sense of when it's gone overboard.

"Swak Swak" -Ray J

EDIT: That's Ray J's version of "bi-winning" and that one hasn't gotten old.

[PotVsKtl]

http://www.superfunpatrol.net/twins.jpg

[GeezrRckr]

Exactly.

[dorkfish]

i loved it. but then again, i'm a total sucker for the 70s psych cum dub thing they are doing.
Most of my aversion was due to the horrible mixing and sound in Petaluma. Does Sun Araw always sound like Bollywood vocals? Because that's what the speakers were fuzzily throwing my way.

[wmgaretjax]

Most of my aversion was due to the horrible mixing and sound in Petaluma. Does Sun Araw always sound like Bollywood vocals? Because that's what the speakers were fuzzily throwing my way.

the mix was bad I agree... but yeah, kind of:
ZF146F8faso

[dorkfish]

by the way, Drew or anyone else that knows, the visuals in Petaluma (and presumably the rest of the tour sans Coachella) weren't done by Danny Perez, right? They kinda had Avey's sister's look to them at points.

[GeezrRckr]

Right, not Danny (you would KNOW if it was him). They were done by the guys in Black Dice. And, expect them to be in a higher resolution at better venues....for sure at Coachella.

[wmgaretjax]

i think eric copeland (from black dice) is the one actually "performing" the visuals. he was at the show on sunday.

[Neutral Milk Hotel]

That was just...AAAAH. More later.

[send me ctrpllrs]

So glad I got to see two of those shows. Definitely enjoyed last night more, despite dealing with a few idiots in the crowd. They will sound even better come saturday.

Matt, it was awesome to enjoy the show with you. Jared, sorry I missed you, but I have no clue what you look like. You going to Coachella? You should stop by our camp if so, it'll be easy to find. Let you know how if you're going.

[seyrnon]

were there any changes in the setlist for arcata or redway?

[dorkfish]

From what I saw on Collected Animals, not really.

[cutterbutter]

Just realized they get 70 min at Coachella. Amazing. But is 25 minutes really enough time to break down their amount of gear, to set up for another band with an insane amount of gear?

[dorkfish]

the AF stage will probably be setup already. No chance it takes 25 minutes to turnover, though.

[GoodGirlGalaxy]

With 70 minutes, they'll only have to cut two or three songs from their set list. Win!

Also, it was mostly AC and some lackies doing the removal of gear at Petaluma and it took them an hour. I'm sure Coachella has lackies of their own to help lug stuff off stage.

BTW, which one of you is Jared?

[dorkfish]

wmgaretjax

[GeezrRckr]

Lots of lackies....no self-imposed slave work that night.

All that shit will be on rollers....shouldn't take too long. But, who fucking cares...both bands will get their full sets in.

[wmgaretjax]

Jared, sorry I missed you, but I have no clue what you look like. You going to Coachella? You should stop by our camp if so, it'll be easy to find. Let you know how if you're going.

i didn't make it out there :( had too much work to grapple with. i won't be at coachella either unfortunately, but i'm sure our paths will cross eventually.

[nuNRG]

Still waiting for some sort of Friday show announcement for LA. 1% likely isn't it?

[ruskinator]

Can anyone tell me what time AC will start playing at Great American tonight?

[GeezrRckr]

10p

[ruskinator]

10p

Thanks!

[Neutral Milk Hotel]

So glad I got to see two of those shows. Definitely enjoyed last night more, despite dealing with a few idiots in the crowd. They will sound even better come saturday.

Matt, it was awesome to enjoy the show with you. Jared, sorry I missed you, but I have no clue what you look like. You going to Coachella? You should stop by our camp if so, it'll be easy to find. Let you know how if you're going.

Yes! You too. To elaborate on what I said above, I loved this show. It's one thing to see a band play songs you know, it's another to see them doing stuff you've never heard and the inherent risk in that, and seeing them hit the mark again and again. I dug just about every new song, ESPECIALLY the fourth and sixth songs (that sixth song, holy shit). Getting Did You See the Words and WE TIGERS was an amazing surprise, as well. The Merriweather jams predictably slayed, but I almost felt like they disrupted the flow of the set just a little bit. Still, you can't argue with Brother Sport.

[GeezrRckr]

Yes, can't wait to hear that sixth song in a couple hours. I'm especially excited to see how it evolves over time.

[TallGuyCM]

i won't be at coachella either unfortunately, but i'm sure our paths will cross eventually.

Good thing you both will be at ATP. :)

[ruskinator]

Fanastic show tonight!

[GeezrRckr]

Yes. They were really tight, the tweaks they've made sound great and they were totally into it. Plus, they were in a room tonite more befitting for a band like AC. Oh, and the visuals were way more interesting...I can't wait to see what Eric Copeland has in store for Coachella.

I'm really liking the new songs..especially the "I Don't Wanna Knock You Down" (sic) song. It's a very, very psychedelic set. I am very curious to see how this goes over on Saturday.

[wmgaretjax]

agreed. they were a bit more confident and a bit tighter last night. made for a really awesome show. a few of these songs are already instant hits for me... the others are coming along swimmingly. still weird they are jamming out this set sub-headlining.

[GeezrRckr]

Well, here are my thoughts on the new stuff. Like I said...it's very psychedelic and a different direction from the last three releases. And, as much as they may lose a lot of the newer fans that hopped on after MPP (or even SJ), I am into this tack they've taken. I've became really tired of the legion of bands parroting the AC sound the past few years. I mean, even fucking Vampire Weekend did a song that ripped off their sound.

Enough already. This new stuff may (eventually) end all that. Maybe not.

[CrimesceneCookie]

I don't know what the new stuff sounds like yet, but if they still have tracks like "Safer" in them, I'm into it.

[psycobetabuckdown]

anyone going to their show tonight in redway? if so PLEASE post the setlist. thanks =)

I went, the setlist was about the same, show was better than Petaluma though, better sound, better crowd. The Redway crowd seemed like all locals and I wouldn't be surprised if half of them knew each other.