Coming off the success of Merriweather Post Pavilion, Animal Collective is set to release ODDSAC, its collaboration with filmmaker Danny Perez (known for his concert projections with musicians such as Black Dice and Panda Bear). According to the press release, “ODDSAC is a dense and surreal layering of audio and visual elements that eschews conventional narrative to create a visceral, immersive experience.”
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The Portland Cello Project’s epic video for “Denmark”
The Portland Cello Project, which just stopped in Chicago for a headlining set in Millennium Park, is currently touring in support of its latest album, an instrumental odyssey entitled Denmark. The title song received music-video treatment by director Daniel Fickle from Two Penguins Productions. Depicting a shrimp attempting to escape from its polluted environment, the video offers timely social commentary while commemorating a friend of the band who struggled with cancer.
In other PCP news, the band is planning a fall tour of the USA and will begin work on a follow-up to The Thao and Justin Power Session. Read on for upcoming Portland Cello Project performances.
Kurt Rosenwinkel joins Portugal’s Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos for Our Secret World
Jazz guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, known for his distinct multi-effect-pedal sound and collaborations with Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, is set to release a new album with the Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos. The Portugal-based big band contacted Rosenwinkel about a possible collaboration in 2007. Following a number of successful shows in Portugal, the idea to record an album was born.
US Christmas to release fifth LP, Run Thick in the Night
Veteran psych-blues rockers US Christmas are set to release their fifth studio album, Run Thick In The Night, on September 20 via Neurot Recordings. The new album was recorded by Sanford Parker (Unearthly Trance, Pelican, Twilight) at Fahrenheit Studio in Johnson City, Tennessee and mixed at Semaphore Studios in Chicago, IL.
Constants to release If Tomorrow the War on limited-edition vinyl
Post-rock shoegazers Constants are set to release their third full-length album, If Tomorrow The War, on September 7 via Science of Silence. Justin K. Broadrick (Jesu/Godflesh) produced the record, and much of the recording was done at guitarist/vocalist Will Benoit’s barn turned solar-powered recording studio. The new album features guest appearances from Andrew Neufeld (Comeback Kid, Sights & Sounds) and Mike Hill (Tombs).
Tera Melos’ video for “The Skin Surf” from forthcoming album Patagonian Rats
Math-rock trio Tera Melos has released the first of several videos from Patagonian Rats, its forthcoming album and journey into poppier terrain. The video for “The Skin Surf” is directed by Behn Fannin, known for his work with the Melvins. Making good use of a wide-angle lens and campy ’80s effects, the video rolls at a blistering clip and packs a visual wallop.