
On May 28th, Animal Collective will let loose a new EP of remixes titled Monkey Been To Burn Town . Available digitally and on 123 vinyl via Domino Records, the four-track collection features reworks of "Monkey Riches" and "New Town Burnout", both taken from the band's excellent 2012 record, Centipede Hz . On hand to offer their remix magic are Seattle hip hop duo Shabazz Palaces, Gang Gang Dance's Brian DeGraw, New York dance producers Teengirl Fantasy, and Chicago producer Traxman. Listen to DeGraw's manic take on "Monkey Riches" below. [...]

Strep throat be damned , Animal Collective' s Avey Tare will hit the road this summer for a rare solo tour. He won't be alone, however, as he'll be performing with a new trio dubbed, Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks. Um, yeah, we'll let him do the talking: A group of three hippies on a road trip through the backwaters of 2013s rural music scene fall prey to a murderous cannibalistic band making, including a leather-masked, guitar-wielding Avey Tare (Himself, Animal Collective), his knife-wielding keyboard player Angel Deradoorian (Deradoorian, Dirty Projectors), and [...]

Photo Credit: Dave Lichterman Animal Collective Tour Dates 5/22: Nimes, France @ Paloma 5/23: Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound 5/25: London, UK @ Field Day 5/27: Amsterdam, NL @ Holland Melkweg 5/28: Brussels, Belgium @ AB 5/29: Paris, France @ Trianon 6/7-6/9: Randall’s Island, NY @ Governors Ball 6/10: Washington, DC @ 930 Club 6/11: Washington, DC @ 930 Club 6/12: Washington, DC @ 930 Club 6/13-16: Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo 7/2: Helsinki, Finland [...]

Earlier this week, Animal Collective was forced to postpone the remainder of their U.S. tour with Dan Deacon due to frontman Avey Tare's severe case of strep throat. They've now rescheduled those dates for July, September and October. Tickets for the postponed shows will be honored. Check out Animal Collective's full tour schedule below, which also includes festival appearances at Governors Ball , Bonnaroo , and Forecastle Festival . Photo by Dave Litcherman. Animal Collective 2013 Tour Dates: [...]

Photo Credit: Dave Lichterman Today it is with a heavy heart that Animal Collective must announce the postponement of their March North American tour. Due to continuing illness, all North American dates through Treefort Festival have been postponed. Details about rescheduled dates will be released as soon as they are available. Statement from Avey Tare: To all of the AC fans out there. I feel its best you hear it right from the horses mouth. It kills me to have to postpone all these shows and it's something I could never even have imagined [...]

Following last week's postponements , Animal Collective have now been forced to postpone the remainder of their North American tour with Dan Deacon. This morning, the band's frontman Avey Tare released the following statement: To all of the AC fans out there. I feel its best you hear it right from the horses mouth. It kills me to have to postpone all these shows and it's something I could never even have imagined happening. I'm positive that we were as excited as you all to visit all of your towns and have a good [...]

"Due to band illness," Animal Collective have been forced to postpone five dates of their ongoing U.S. tour with Dan Deacon. Last Saturday night's show in Toronto, tonight's show in Cleveland, and upcoming dates in Covington, KY; Nashville, TN; and Royal Oak, MI have been rescheduled for mid-July. As of now, the band is set to resume their travels in Chicago on March 16th. Check out their current tour schedule below, followed by their new live video for "Applesauce". Photo by Dave Litcherman Animal Collective 2013 [...]

Animal Collective and The Creators Project Debut New Live Videos from Terminal 5, Relaunch Centipede Hz Radio Photo Credit: Dave Lichterman Band Adds Summer Tour Dates, New D.C. Show, Bonnaroo, Govenors Ball, Forecastle, and More Animal Collective Tour Dates (Pre-Order Links: http://bit.ly/animaltix ) 1/17: Newtown, NSW @ Enmore Theatre 1/18: Sydney, NSW @ Big Day Out # 1/20: Gold Coast, QLD @ Big Day Out 1/23: Melbourne, VIC @ Palace Theatre # 1/25: Adelaide, SA @ Big Day Out 1/26: Melbourne, VIC @ Big [...]

I had a great time at the Governors Ball last year. With the 2013 lineup announcement, it seems like the festival is growing a lot bigger. Not only is there another day added (June 7,8,9) but the quality and size of the artists particiapting this year seem to be on an all-around grander scale. Headliners include Kanye West, Kings Of Leon and a secret guest that will be announced later. Also playing are Nas, Grizzly Bear, The xx, Kendrick Lamar, Beach House, Cut Copy, Animal Collective, Deerhunter, Bloc Party, Beirut, Local Natives, Death From Above 1979, [...]
Nothing but love for Dan Deacon to close this week out. He's got a new video for "Guilford Avenue Bridge" off his America album, and with Deacon, expect something interesting! He'll also be touring with Animal Collective in the coming months, so check out those dates below. Dan Deacon tour dates: Dates marked * w/ Animal Collective 02/08 - Bristol, UK - The Fleece 02/09 - Dublin, IE - Whelans 02/10 - Belfast, IE - The Black Box 02/11 - Glasgow, [...]
And here I was worried that I wouldn't see any good shows in 2013. This March Animal Collective are hitting the Madison Theater with Dan Deacon! Animal Collective Tour Dates 1/17: Newtown, NSW @ Enmore Theatre 1/18: Sydney, NSW @ Big Day Out # 1/20: Gold Coast, QLD @ Big Day Out 1/23: Melbourne, VIC [...]
Animal Collective and Dan Deacon have announced plans to hit the road together in support of their respective 2012 efforts, Centipede Hz and America (both of which were released through Domino Records). The jaunt kicks off March 7th at Boston's House of Blues and concludes two weeks later at Boise's Treefort Music Festival . So, start collecting your DayGlo-wear, consult both acts' full itineraries below, and replay our recent interview with Deacon in Chicago shortly after. Animal Collective 2013 Tour [...]

Animal Collective announced tour dates, including playing Dallas on 9/27. Full American dates after the jump. (And they're playing the Merriweather Post Pavillion. How fitting.) 09-18 Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre 09-19 Vancouver, British Columbia - Malkin Bowl 09-20 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom 09-21 Oakland, CA - Fox Theatre 09-22 Oakland, CA - Fox Theatre 09-23 Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Bowl 09-25 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues 09-27 Dallas, TX - House Of Blues 09-28 Austin, TX - The [...]

Psychedelic pop rockers Animal Collective are gearing up for the September 4 release date of their next album, Centipede Hz . With albums come tours, and AC has just announced theirs. Watch the trailer announcement for their tour below, and check out the dates underneath. Animal Collective 2012 Tour Dates: 09-18 Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre 09-19 Vancouver, British Columbia - Malkin Bowl 09-20 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom 09-21 Oakland, CA - Fox Theatre 09-22 Oakland, CA - Fox Theatre [...]
Animal Collective's new album Centipede Hz is coming in September, and we've already heard the early tracks " Honeycomb " and " Gotham ." And soon after that album, drops they'll tour across North America and Europe in the months ahead. The band recently posted a characteristically squiggly video announcing a new run of tour dates across both continents. We've got the video (warning: autoplay), as well as the list of those dates, below. Read More...
Stereogum Animal Collective's new album Centipede Hz is coming in September, and we've already heard the early tracks " Honeycomb " and " Gotham ." And soon after that album, drops they'll tour across North America and Europe in the months ahead. The band recently posted a characteristically squiggly video announcing a new run of tour dates across both continents. We've got the video (warning: autoplay), as well as the list of those dates, below. Read More... [...]

Animal Collective has scheduled North American tour dates behind their new LP, Centipede HZ , due out September 4th via Domino Records. The trek kicks off September 18th in Seattle, and includes a stop at Columbia, Maryland's Merriweather Post Pavilion, which of course inspired the title of their last album. Check out the band's full docket below, along with a stream of the band’s recent two-song single, “Honeycomb” and “Gotham” Animal Collective 2012 Tour Dates: 07/12 - Ostrava, CZ @ Colours of Ostrava 07/13-15 - Lake [...]

We keep our eyes peeled for new tour dates announcements each week and compile them on Tuesdays for this handy column… Last year, former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters celebrated the 30th anniversary of The Wall by mounting an extensive world tour, that was touted for its updated multi-media presentation of the iconic album. Last week, Waters revealed to Rolling Stone , whose latest issue features a cover story on the legendary psychedelic rock band, that he would be bringing the tour back to the United States next [...]
Animal Collective 's Avey Tare will tour in support of his 2010 album Down There on Paw Tracks. These are the first dates since it's release. AVEY TARE TOUR DATES Nov 30 WASHINGTON DC - U Street Music Hall Dec 01 PHILADELPHIA, PA - Johnny Brenda's Dec 02 BROOKLYN, NY - Knitting Factory Dec 03 PITTSBURGH, PA - Club Cafe Dec 05 CHICAGO, IL - Schuba's Dec 06 MADISON, WI - Majestic Dec 07 MINNEAPOLIS, MN - [...]

We keep our eyes peeled for new tour dates announcements each week and compile them on Tuesdays for this handy column... Since releasing their debut album North Hills in 2009, former Blips act Dawes have seemingly been on the road non-stop winning over fans with their brand of quintessential California country rock, and have moved up the ranks from an unknown support act to headliners and festival favorites. On June 9, the band will release their highly [...]