Two members of experimental pop band Animal Collective are currently taking their solo work on tour across the U.S. Headlining is Panda Bear, the psychedelic electropop project of Animal Collective co-founder Noah Lennox. Lennox began the project in the late ‘90s, releasing his self-titled debut album in 1999 before pivoting for several years to focus on releasing and touring with his band. He has since released several other albums under the moniker, with a few being collaborative works with other Animal Collective members Avey Tare and Geologist. The newest Panda Bear record, Sinister Grit, has been praised by Pitchfork as “his most straightforwardly beautiful record.” Joining Panda Bear on tour is Deakin, the solo project of frequent Animal Collective collaborator Joshua Dibb. Dibb first introduced the core members of the band and has since appeared on nine of its 14 albums. He began performing as Deakin in 2010, releasing his first and only record, the electro-freak-folk Sleep Cycle, in 2016.
WHO: Panda Bear
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show)
WHERE: 40 Watt Club
HOW MUCH: $30
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