Topic: Animal-Collective

• Celeb Tweetup: 'Acting' Dumb

  By: Drew Grant | Comment | Jul 22, 6:08pm ET

  Do you ever tweet something out only to realize that what comes off as sarcastic or facestious in your head might be read as straight-forward stupidity when read in 140 characters by total strangers? No? Congratulations, you are probably a famous person.
  We can’t, Rob Kardashian (@RobKardashian). Teach us!

  It’s a good … More

• Anonymous Celebrity: John Hancock Of Awesome New Republic

  By: Julie Kraut | Comment | Apr 1, 12:20pm ET

  If you’re constantly on the hunt for emerging bands, then you’ve got to check out Awesome New Republic. The Miami-based electronic rock duo is comprised of John Hancock on vocals and drums and Brian Robertson on keys and vocals. Last fall, ANR put out Hearts, a funky collection of songs … More

• Top 25 Albums of 2009

  By: Devorah Klein | 2 Comments | Dec 27, 10:56pm ET

  2009 is almost over and boy was it a big one for music: Michael Jackson died, The Beatles became Rock Band legends, and dozens of bands reunited, including Blur, Blink-182, and The Jesus Lizard. It’s that time of year: to list my Top 25 Albums of 2009. Click through the … More

• Animal Collective DJ Natural History Museum

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Dec 16, 4:58pm ET

  Already on several “Best of 2009″ lists, Animal Collective will be DJing One Step Beyond, Flavorpill and Fader’s party at the Natural History Museum on January 8. There is also a surprise Secret Guest. Activaire DJs open. $20 Tickets are on sale now.
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• ATP NY Lineup

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jul 13, 11:08am ET

  Image: Newscom, Wayne Coyne of Flaming Lips in April 2009, Washington, DC
  All Tomorrow’s Parties is coming to New York state for the second year this September. Originally started in England, the 3-day festival began doing stints stateside the past few years, and last year put on a 3-day festival in … More

• Celebrate Brooklyn Announces Schedule

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | May 4, 12:19pm ET

  Here is the awesome schedule for Celebrate Brooklyn at the Prospect Park Bandshell. I for one am psyched for Dean & Britta with the Crystal Stilts, the Purple Rain sing-along with Escort, Femi Kuti, and Los Amigos Invisibles. Here’s the whole thing:
  Free concerts ($3 suggested donation):
  Monday, June 8, 8:00 P.M. … More

• Animal Collective Add 2nd Brooklyn Show

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Apr 8, 9:57am ET

  Image: Newscom
  Animal Collective in London in 2007
  Animal Collective is playing Celebrate Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Bandshell on August 14, as was previously known, but now they have announced a second night at the bandshell on August 15! Tickets go on sale TODAY at NOON.
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• David Byrne Playing Celebrate Brooklyn--For Free!

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Apr 7, 12:52pm ET

  Image: Newscom
  David Byrne at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on December 8, 2008

  That’s right, David Byrne for free. The Talking Heads lead singer and music legend will play Celebrate Brooklyn’s Opening Night Gala on June 8 at the Prospect Park Bandshell. Hollah!
  Of course, if you want to go the VIP benefit beforehand, … More

• Animal Collective at Prospect Park This Summer

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Mar 25, 10:30am ET

  Animal Collective are turning out to be one of the biggest, most popular bands these days. What with their critically acclaimed album Merriweather Post and their much improved on live shows, they are today’s It indie band. How better to appreciaet them than seeing them live at the Prospect Park … More

• Upcoming Shows

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jan 22, 1:22pm ET

  More show announcements, and more tickets going on sale. These shows go on sale FRIDAY:

  Ne-Yo at Radio City Music Hall on February 20. These tickets are on presale right now until 10 pm tonight, password is HOTKISS. Regular sale starts at 10 am tomorrow (Friday).
  Tom Jones at Terminal 5 on … More

• Inauguration Parties

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jan 20, 12:28pm ET

  Happy Obama Day! Looking for ways to celebrate tonight? Here are some musical options:

  Obama Inauguration Concert feat. Apollo Heights, 24-7 Spyz, and HR (of Bad Brains) at Le Poisson Rouge
  Animal Collective and Blues Control at Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom
  Fucked Up, Pissed Jeans, and Vivian Girls at Market Hotel
  Brooklyn Inaugural Ball: … More

• Bon Iver and Animal Collective Return to NYC

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Nov 13, 4:48pm ET

  Singer/songwriter Bon Iver is coming back to NYC and will be Town Hall December 10 and 11 and at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on December 12. Tickets are on sale now.
  Also returning to NYC is Animal Collective, who are currently working on their new album. They will be at … More

• 88BoaDrum Drummers Announced

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Aug 4, 10:50am ET

  Well, the free tickets are “sold out” so if you are one of the lucky ones for the Boredom’s August 8 event on the Williamsburg waterfront, then get psyched for this awesome line-up of drummers…with one left as a TBA. Who will it be??
  Ryan Sawyer (Tall Firs / Stars Like … More

• Pitchfork: Saturday Part II

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jul 23, 10:56am ET

  Pitchfork Tree Love
  As the day wore on, the music only got better.
  … More

• Happy Earth Day

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Apr 22, 9:11am ET

  Bear Mountain, NY
  Image Source: Devorah Klein
  In honor of Earth Day, b5 Media Music Bloggers are all listing a song in honor of Earth Day.
  Mine is “Grass” by New York-based band Animal Collective.
  Check out the video here.
  Although the lyrics are kind of “out there” I think the song celebrates the … More