Animal Collective is an American experimental pop band formed in Baltimore, Maryland. Its members consist of Avey Tare, Panda Bear, Geologist, and Deakin. The band's work is characterized by an eclectic exploration of styles, including psychedelia, freak folk, noise, and electronica, with the use of elements such as loops, drones, sampling, vocal harmonies, and sound collage. AllMusic's Fred Thomas suggests that the group "defined the face of independent experimental rock during the 2000s and 2010s."
Animal Collective performing as a trio in 2007. From left to right: Geologist, Avey Tare, and Panda Bear.
Animal Collective performing live on December 27, 2006 (left to right: Avey Tare, Geologist, Panda Bear)
Performing in 2008
On tour promoting the album in June 2009
David Michael Portner, also known by his moniker Avey Tare, is a musician and songwriter who co-founded the American experimental pop band Animal Collective. He has released four solo albums, as well as three collaborative albums with Panda Bear which were later retroactively classified under Animal Collective's discography.
Portner performing with Animal Collective, 2009
Live with Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks at FYF Fest, 2014