Collected Animals

Ah, just got word of the shenanigans. I dunno, hope everyone's happy, none of my business, I'm in it for the jams. Can't believe how many features PB dropped the last year and some change. The "Aftershow" song with Imperio Pacifico is pure bliss.

Just now realizing that they added the songbook instrumentals and remixes to my bandcamp digital version rather than making me buy the expanded edition. Generous move

Oh that's nice to know. I haven't listened to the remixes yet, usually pretty eh on them except the Pete Rock and Axel Boman ones, anything good?

Oh that's nice to know. I haven't listened to the remixes yet, usually pretty eh on them except the Pete Rock and Axel Boman ones, anything good?

The remixes are all actually kinda great, especially Everything’s Been Leading to This which is insane

panda and sonic interview each other in the quietus: https://thequietus.com/articles/32628-p ... -interview

rohcti wrote:

Oh that's nice to know. I haven't listened to the remixes yet, usually pretty eh on them except the Pete Rock and Axel Boman ones, anything good?

The remixes are all actually kinda great, especially Everything’s Been Leading to This which is insane

The Andy Stott and Container remixes for PBvsGR tracks were super good too.

panda and sonic interview each other in the quietus: https://thequietus.com/articles/32628-p ... -interview

I'd wager this is a pretty cool idea for an interview

Panda's questions are pretty hilarious - really focused on getting Pete to define terms or to weigh in on bedrock philosophical questions (nature v nurture; goodness and badness).

Panda's questions are pretty hilarious - really focused on getting Pete to define terms or to weigh in on bedrock philosophical questions (nature v nurture; goodness and badness).

Yeah . Was always that way .... different questions similar opinions ...
When I first met Noah we went to 5 guys in Brooklyn heights & I remember he asked a bunch of those sort of impossible ‘Beatles or the Stones ? “ , “ Sabbath or AC/DC? “ type conundrums . ( The first ones impossible , the second one’s easy ) . It’s good banter . I like it : ) It’s a cool idea for an interview too ...

andthephantom wrote:

Panda's questions are pretty hilarious - really focused on getting Pete to define terms or to weigh in on bedrock philosophical questions (nature v nurture; goodness and badness).

Yeah . Was always that way .... different questions similar opinions ...
When I first met Noah we went to 5 guys in Brooklyn heights & I remember he asked a bunch of those sort of impossible ‘Beatles or the Stones ? “ , “ Sabbath or AC/DC? “ type conundrums . ( The first ones impossible , the second one’s easy ) . It’s good banter . I like it : ) It’s a cool idea for an interview too ...

What will it take to get you two back in Brooklyn soon? We need to RESET ova here!

andthephantom wrote:

Panda's questions are pretty hilarious - really focused on getting Pete to define terms or to weigh in on bedrock philosophical questions (nature v nurture; goodness and badness).

Yeah . Was always that way .... different questions similar opinions ...
When I first met Noah we went to 5 guys in Brooklyn heights & I remember he asked a bunch of those sort of impossible ‘Beatles or the Stones ? “ , “ Sabbath or AC/DC? “ type conundrums . ( The first ones impossible , the second one’s easy ) . It’s good banter . I like it : ) It’s a cool idea for an interview too ...

If memory serves correctly you two also went to McDonalds in the "Greeting the Reaper" mini-doc. Any chance you guys would be willing to go on Doughboys, a podcast about chain restaurants? PB and the guys could talk basketball. It's a silly show but they're good dudes.

Sonic Boom 2022 wrote:

andthephantom wrote:

Panda's questions are pretty hilarious - really focused on getting Pete to define terms or to weigh in on bedrock philosophical questions (nature v nurture; goodness and badness).

Yeah . Was always that way .... different questions similar opinions ...
When I first met Noah we went to 5 guys in Brooklyn heights & I remember he asked a bunch of those sort of impossible ‘Beatles or the Stones ? “ , “ Sabbath or AC/DC? “ type conundrums . ( The first ones impossible , the second one’s easy ) . It’s good banter . I like it : ) It’s a cool idea for an interview too ...

If memory serves correctly you two also went to McDonalds in the "Greeting the Reaper" mini-doc. Any chance you guys would be willing to go on Doughboys, a podcast about chain restaurants? PB and the guys could talk basketball. It's a silly show but they're good dudes.

We need Pete and Noah to weigh in on Snack or Wack.

Sonic Boom 2022 wrote:

andthephantom wrote:

Panda's questions are pretty hilarious - really focused on getting Pete to define terms or to weigh in on bedrock philosophical questions (nature v nurture; goodness and badness).

Yeah . Was always that way .... different questions similar opinions ...
When I first met Noah we went to 5 guys in Brooklyn heights & I remember he asked a bunch of those sort of impossible ‘Beatles or the Stones ? “ , “ Sabbath or AC/DC? “ type conundrums . ( The first ones impossible , the second one’s easy ) . It’s good banter . I like it : ) It’s a cool idea for an interview too ...

If memory serves correctly you two also went to McDonalds in the "Greeting the Reaper" mini-doc. Any chance you guys would be willing to go on Doughboys, a podcast about chain restaurants? PB and the guys could talk basketball. It's a silly show but they're good dudes.

Hmmm . My idea of fast food is chicken roast on a barbecue . I always feel guilty about the major burger chains . I think this is more one for Noah but i’m Down . Maybe we can discuss is there such a thing as good or bad food ....or good or bad joints ...that Lisbon Zoo McD is definitely unique ...

looks like noah went to see slavoj zizec

they just announced a show at a festival in Winnipeg this summer! woo Canada date!

i played Reset this week for the first time in a bunch of months... love the sensation of returning to a well-loved record after some time away... i got that same rush of energy as i do when meeting up with an old friend... feeling appreciation anew. a warm, familiar hug. great sounds here.

the extended intro to "everyday" (or maybe outro from the previous tune) in PB's IG story kinda sounds like "Panic" from Ark ... pretty awesome

Really just hoping that a full boot of one these shows pops up finally or maybe even some
Practice recordings…. Pete thoughts?

encore tonight in budapest:

Comfy in Nautica
Just a Little Piece of Me
Things Like This (A Little Bit Deeper)
Tropic of Cancer

there's a few snippets on IG... absolutely sick

Really just hoping that a full boot of one these shows pops up finally or maybe even some
Practice recordings…. Pete thoughts?

When we practice , We don't really try to make it sound slick . But I'm sure some will come to light soon . It was filmed in Budapest . Will let u folks know if something comes to light . The shows are progressing in a generally upwards direction & the best of us is still coming out ....so I expect recordings will be better & better as we go . Hope u r all having a nice Spring opening up out there love xp

Seemed like the LeGuessWho? performance was also filmed? Wouldn't be surprised if that is uploaded at some point

Listened to this a few times recently, really cheered me up. Very warm and uplifting record.

Listened to this a few times recently, really cheered me up. Very warm and uplifting record.

Decided to throw it on while making breakfast this morning for the kids. Really has become like a comfort food record

great show last night, encore was divine : Comfy, Bros and Tropic

Far out noah sounds golden on bros, there's a little clip on PB Instagram story

Live version of In My Body sounding great

Hey Pete, what are your thoughts on touring or traveling in general? Any favorite places to visit?

great show last night, encore was divine : Comfy, Bros and Tropic

Damn!! Awesome set of songs.

Far out noah sounds golden on bros, there's a little clip on PB Instagram story

Super cool that he's been playing this on the tour.

Live version of In My Body sounding great

Can't wait to see this one live. I really want to hear this on a big system and feel the bass. Its become my favorite off the record. It sounds so much like a classic song that's been in existence already. He really evoked that easy going way of singing that so many great rocksteady songs have. I love how minimal it is.

Hey Pete, what are your thoughts on touring or traveling in general? Any favorite places to visit?

Keep it light . Keep it fun . Keep it easy . That’s our mantra at Hotel Boom .
Touring musicians have a tough life , unless you think 6 hours in a van or traversing airports every day is your kind of magic . Personally , and I think Noah agrees , life is short & precious and there should be a balance . Personally I don’t do things like most people . I like new fresh & more adaptive models . Our light show consists of 2 small hemi mirror balls . 40 bucks each . The rest we adapt each day from what exists at the venue already to use in ways that make it special . We have a tight & caring team . Everyone pitches in . No stars in our world . Just a place for everyone to shine . We built the whole show to be able to be sleek streamlined efficient & super low impact . I believe Someone who recognised problems or issues and continues to be part of it is sociopathic & self entitling and personally , I can’t do that .
Places ? Sure - most places on this planet have some magic . Once you know how to recognise it , it’ll come looking for you . Just heading out with a warm heart & an open mind will change you’re life . More is usually less when more is all you seek . Almost nothing is nearly enough , and the top up is the peace of mind and the succour of symbiosis with every organism & natural object on this planet . Even the rocks . Which by birth name , I am .
Nobodies perfect , and certainly not me but the direction you point yourself and your interaction will mean the most magical moments start washing over you like waves almost anywhere . Planet earth , your a trip ..... thank you for being just that and thank you for letting me be just a little tiny piece . Love to you all . Have a beautiful day there please , it’s out there ! X Pete K

Wow, I wasn't expecting such a thoughtful and thought-prvoking answer. I don't have the right words to say, but I hope one day I can have the same perspective as you, i tend to dwell on the negative things occurring around me every day. Music is one of my few escapes from that negativity, so thanks for bringing joy back to the world that way!

Thanks for the inspiring response Sonic. You're a gem of a human! Great reminder to remove the excess in life and catch the wave that guides you. I'm gonna see Zakir Hussain play tabla tonight and am super psyched to be able to hear a life long musician express himself through rhythm.

Been dwelling on a particular interpretation of Danger that’s been growing on me so I thought I might share: it feels like one of the most romantic songs I’ve heard in recent memory, as well as an ode to the love-hate relationship of creating art and making music. The whole song describes a push and pull, almost exhausted in tone in one line (“Caught in the storm of the body's way”), then a sigh of relief and gratitude in the next (“When can I go, go home to you?”). Verses end in resolve—“And now I'm back here beggin' for more,” “I'll keep coming back for more”—and could easily feel cynical with just a textual read. But the song itself oozes gratitude, equating the dichotomy of creation with the difficulty of maintaining love and partnership; it may be a lot of work that takes so much of yourself, but there’s nothing better than coming home to safety and comfort. “All that you do for me”… but “can’t you see what you do to me?”

Reset is still such a gift because of how earnest and optimistic it is, but the lyrics (with some of Panda’s career-best, IMO) admit a difficult and goofy world out there. My favorite albums tend to parse that apparent contradiction into a fulfilling exploration so well and this one’s no different.

double posting some updates from the live thread...


short run of North America dates:
July 6-9 – Winnipeg, CA @ Winnipeg Folk Fest
July 18 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club *
July 19 – Washington, DC @ 930 Club *
July 21 – Queens, NY @ Knockdown Center *
July 22 – Chicago, IL @ Pitchfork Festival

* w/ Braxe + Falcon

can't wait to see panda and sonic at pitchfork fest! have had some of the most special ac memories at that fest. seeing bros there would be incredible.

Might get Tix for the 930 show, what do we think the odds are of PB joining Braxe + Falcon onstage for Step by Step?

Might get Tix for the 930 show, what do we think the odds are of PB joining Braxe + Falcon onstage for Step by Step?

i’d say the odds are damn good

Anybody know the presale code?

RESET

RESET

Thanks friend. Just saw the email as well. Looking forward to these shows

Might catch the 930 show, if no others further west pop up. Braxe + Falcon would be a real cherry on top

Sonic, please please please can you play bros at the knockdown center? Its my favorite song thru thick n thin and i have been chasing it for a decade and 15+ pb shows