Isiah Reyes December 15th, 2015 - 4:03 AM
Animal Collective will be performing at the Fonda Theatre on March 9 with openers Ratking. The experimental pop band is promoting its upcoming album “Painting With,” its 10th album to date. For “Painting With,” the band’s line-up consists of Avey Tare (David Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), and Geologist (Brian Weitz). Deakin (Josh Dibb), who had rejoined the band in 2011 for Centipede Hz, and toured with them from 2011 to 2013, is reportedly absent.
Working as a trio, Portner, Lennox and Weitz began trading demos in early 2015, pursuing a goal of what Portner calls “really short pop songs: no B.S, get in, get out material…” The three met up in Ashville during that Spring and began exploring the songs together. In their search for more organic sounds, the trio challenged themselves to incorporate elements they usually find off-putting, either structurally or sonically. It’s just that that kind openness to playing with expectation and experimenting with form that lies at the heart of this personal and human album.
The band’s music is characterized by studio experimentation, vocal harmonies, and an exploration of various genres which include freak folk, noise rock, ambient drone, and psychedelia. To experience the freak folk and noise pop up close and personal, be sure to check out Animal Collective at the Fonda Theatre in March!
Animal Collective w/Ratking @ Fonda Theatre 3/9
Wednesday, March 9
Doors @ 8 PM
Show @ 9 PM
All Ages
