Best of '24

The bonefish boys each share five of their favorite "outsider" releases of the year (10:10). They also chat about year-end list culture, Spotify wrapped, some honorable mentions, and more. Check out our Best of '24 playlist. Follow us on Instagram and join our Patreon for exclusive episodes. 

We go deep on perhaps the most controversial Animal Collective album, Danse Manatee. A product of the band's burgeoning live act, Danse was made by the same trio that created Merriweather Post Pavilion and Painting With. Beloved by some, reviled by others, this record set the tone for the group's modus operandi going forward, one characterized by experimentation, collaboration, and the relentless desire to create.Also discussed: Geologist's newly announced solo album, the end of Pitchfork Fest, and of course, Bonefish Rec's.Where does Danse rank for you? What's your favorite track?Unlock this episode and others by visiting our Patreon

We're joined by superhero drummer and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Hyman (11:25) to discuss his time playing with Animal Collective, Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks, Ponytail, Boredoms, Dan Deacon, and also his solo music. Christian and Justin also look back on the 10th anniversary of Enter the Slasher House, the power trio record Jeremy recorded with Avey Tare and Angel Deradoorian. Bonefish Recommends: Derecho by PhotayWilted Superstition Engaged in Copulation by ŠiromSupport Asheville area relief efforts: https://aveytare.bandcamp.com/album/shope-echoshttps://linktr.ee/ashevilletoollibraryFollow Bonefish on Patreon and Instagram :) 

Our halloween miniseries returns with a deep dive into Avey Tare's underrated swampy solo debut Down There (23:33). We also discuss Panda Bear's new album news including songs "Defense" and "Virginia Tech" (7:26), and bask in autumnal vibes by recommending some obscure tunes in another installment of Bonefish Rec's.  Bonefish Rec's:WAWA by BrodkaDie Grüne Reise by A.R. & MachinesWatussi (James Holden Remix) by HarmoniaSupport Asheville area's rebuild efforts: https://aveytare.bandcamp.com/album/shope-echoshttps://linktr.ee/ashevilletoollibraryFollow Bonefish on Patreon and Instagram :) 

Bonefish returns for spooky season, where we hang with the dissident filmmaker/artist Danny Perez and talk his cult classic visual album ODDSAC (15:53). We go deep on one of the best things in the AC universe. Also discussed: horror films and Bonefish recs. Happy spookin’!Full episode on Patreon!Follow us on Instagram

We conclude our Panda Bear series with BUOYS, the lowkey 6th album from Noah Lennox (06:50). We talk about dad trap, autotune, process over result, and how Buoys now sounds like a detour compared to the "reset" Noah intended it to be at the time.Also discussed: our first Bonefish grill review, and the latest installment of Bonefish Recs (03:00)Floating Mountains by Soshi TakedaDysnomia by Dawn of MidiJoin our Patreon for exclusive episodes! Follow us on Instagram

Meme-master and Animal Collective head Ian Ostaszewski (aka Jetski) joins us (12:23) to discuss the underrated 2018 Panda Bear record A DAY WITH THE HOMIES (25:00). Topics: the vinyl mix versus digital mix, uncleared samples, shepard tones, AC fan art/memes, and another installment of Bonefish Recs. Christian recommends Comradely Objects by Horse Lords while Justin recommends Talàn by Polish guitarist/experimentalist Raphael Rogiński.Check out Ian's music here.Thanks for supporting us on Patreon!!Follow us on instagram 

Our series on Panda Bear continues with a deep dive on Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper (8:18), Noah’s maximal fourth solo album. We talk power-clashing, breakbeats, synth mayhem, Rihanna shoutouts, multiple noahs, death and rebirth, going crooner mode, and how this era was the capstone to Panda Bear’s imperial run. Also, we offer some listening recommendations with another edition of Bonefish Recs (2:24).Unlock the full hour-long episode on our PatreonFollow us on InstagramBonefish Recs: The Expanding Universe by Laurie SpiegelBardo for Pablo by Pablo's Eye

The Bonefish boys have returned with a new interview with Young Jesus, the project of John Rossiter—and his collaborator, multi-instrumentalist and musical guru Shahzad Ismaily—about the new album The Fool, out now via Saddle Creek (19:00). Topics discussed include confronting shame, cold emails, permaculture, Kanye West, Denis Johnson, canine olfaction, and self belief. The boys also discuss "Vampire Tongues," the new Avey Tare & Panda Bear track (5:00), as well as offering some album recommendations of their own in the second installment of Bonefish Recommends (08:12)"Summer" by PubEinsjäger und Siebenjäger by Popol Vuh Listen to The Fool by Young Jesus.Follow us on Patreon and Instagram. 

Justin is moving across the country this week so we're unlocking part 2 of our deep dive on Panda Bear's plunderphonics masterpiece Person Pitch. Enjoy!  Listen to Pt. 1 hereFollow us on InstagramMore exclusive deep dive episodes Patreon