Stereogum — David Berman, who founded the legendary indie band Silver Jews and relaunched his career this year with a new project called Purple Mountains, died by suicide last month. Since then, a number of admirers have covered Berman's songs in tribute, includ... more info

Obscure Sound — Echoing a hypnotic, layered psych-pop sound reminiscent of Animal Collective, “Wiffle” is a newly released track from King Bug, the solo project of Eddie Kuspiel (also of Brooklyn-based projects Color Tongue and QWAM). The track comes via the Pie... more info

Consequence of Sound — An homage to David Berman that will benefit MusiCares & Music Health Alliance. Animal Collective’s Avey Tare and Geologist cover Silver Jews’ “Ballad of Reverend War Character”: Stream Ben Kaye more info

Stereogum — Another musical act has come forward to profess their admiration for the late David Berman by covering his music. Berman, the creative force behind Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, died by suicide earlier this month. Since then a range of musicians ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Taken from the pair's upcoming New Psycho Actives Vol. 2 project. Animal Collective’s Avey Tare and Geologist share new 25-minute song “Summer Blaze”: Stream Lake Schatz more info

Stereogum — Four years ago, Animal Collective released New Psycho Actives Vol. 1 , a free digital split 12" featuring new solo songs from band members Avey Tare and Geologist. They released the project in time with 2015's snowy spring equinox. Now, they're roun... more info

Stereogum — Prince Rama are no more. The duo, made up of sisters Taraka and Nimai Larson, announced today that they were breaking up. The project's first album came out in 2008, and in 2010 a co-sign from Animal Collective's Avey Tare launched them into notabili... more info

Consequence of Sound — Flaming Lips, Flying Lotus, Animal Collective, Claypool Lennon Delirium, Connan Mockasin, and Dungen also playing California fest. Desert Daze reveals 2019 lineup: Wu-Tang, Ween, Devo, and Stereolab to headline Alex Young more info

Stereogum — Stereolab and Animal Collective were the first two acts announced for Desert Daze's 2019 lineup. Today, the festival announces the addition of Flying Lotus' immersive 3D show and the Flaming Lips' 20th anniversary The Soft Bulletin performance. The f... more info

JamBase — Animal Collective announced their first tour of 2019, which spans a seven-day span in October. more info