Avey Tare

Avey Tare, aka Dave Portner, is a founding member of Animal Collective. Their latest album, Isn’t It Now?, is out now via Domino.

Talks

Hot 97 Was the Soundtrack to Animal Collective’s Origin Story

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By Avey Tare | November 20, 2023
By Avey Tare | November 20, 2023

Hot 97 Was the Soundtrack to Animal Collective’s Origin Story

An oral history of the band’s NYC roots, as told by Panda Bear and Avey Tare.

Avey Tare and L’Rain Lead With Intuition

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By Avey Tare | January 31, 2022
By Avey Tare | January 31, 2022

Avey Tare and L’Rain Lead With Intuition

The soon-to-be tourmates talk pre-album jitters, pre-show rituals, and Animal Collective’s new album.