Animal Collective’s latest, Strawberry Jam, is somewhat of a behemoth. Not that it carries on unnecessarily or that it’s held down by too much going on at once, but it’s a massive piece of work five ...

Although obviously a ridiculous title, Strawberry Jam somehow suits Animal Collective: for all the sickly sweet associations there is a reluctantly bitter taste to it all. The title also goes some way ...

The story of indie rock in the 21st century could very well be told through Animal Collective: formed by longtime friends Dave Portner (Avey Tare), Noah Lennox (Panda Bear), Josh Dibb (Deakin), and ...

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Last week saw the release of experimental pop group Animal Collective’s newest album Time Skiffs, the latest in the band’s extensive career spanning more than two decades. The jam-band approach and ...

Design by Caitlin Martens. Buy this photo. When you think of the word indie, what typically comes to mind? Is it a youthful aesthetic? Is it a culture defined by being ahead of the curve? Or is it ...

Animal Collective — ‘Strawberry Jam’ This is a stunner, son. Most accessible, sure, but you still get plenty of the most cathartic howling since John Lennon. An organic, freaked-out celebration of ...

The story of indie rock in the 21st century could very well be told through Animal Collective: formed by longtime friends David Portner (Avey Tare), Noah Lennox (Panda Bear), Josh Dibb (Deakin), and ...