Animal Collective are an American experimental pop band formed in Baltimore, Maryland. The group consists of David Portner (Avey Tare), Noah Lennox (Panda Bear), Brian Weitz (Geologist), and Josh Dibb (Deakin). Their music blends a wide range of styles, including psychedelia, freak folk, noise, and electronica, incorporating elements such as loops, drones, sampling, vocal harmonies, and sound collage. The band is known for its distinctive approach to experimental rock and pop music.
Eleventh Dream Day are an American alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. The band was formed in 1983 by Rick Rizzo (guitar, vocals), Janet Beveridge Bean (drums, vocals) and Shu Shubat (bass). Shortly thereafter, Baird Figi chased Shubat from the band with tense guitar lines and feedback and Douglas McCombs joined the fray on bass. 1987 saw the release of their debut self- titled ep on Amoeba and the band hit the road to spread the word.
Meredith Monk is primarily known for her vocal innovations, including a wide range of extended techniques, which she first developed in her solo performances before forming her own ensemble. In 1964, she graduated from Sarah Lawrence College and in 1968 she founded The House, a company dedicated to an interdisciplinary approach to performance. Her performances influenced many artists, including Bruce Nauman, whomst she met in San Francisco in 1968.
Unsane is a noise rock music trio from New York City. They are generally classified as noise rock, but their music also touches on elements of hardcore punk and metal. The band's self-titled début was released in 1991 and was known for its harsh music and gruesome cover art: a photo of a decapitated man on a New York city subway track, his body still wearing a Members Only jacket. Finding limited mainstream success, Unsane are nonetheless hugely