Post Animal
Post Animal is an American psychedelic rock band formed in 2014, originating from Chicago, Illinois. It consists of Dalton Allison (bass), Jake Hirshland (guitar/keyboard), Javi Reyes (guitar), Wesley Toledo (drums), and Matt Williams (guitar).[1] All members share songwriting contributions and sing lead vocals on their respective compositions.
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Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Genres | Psychedelic rock/Progressive pop |
Years active | 2014 | –present
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Website | postanimal |
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Career
The band has self-released an EP (Post Animal Perform the Most Curious Water Activities) and a singles collection (The Garden Series) and toured with White Reaper, Twin Peaks, J. Roddy Walston and the Business, and Wavves.
Post Animal signed to Polyvinyl in 2017[2] and played Shaky Knees[3] and Bonnaroo[4] in 2018.
The band's debut full-length, When I Think of You in a Castle, was released on April 20, 2018.[5]
Post Animal are supporting Cage the Elephant in February 2020 on their United Kingdom tour. The band is the supporting act on dates in Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, and London.
Musical style
The Chicago Tribune has described the band's sound as "if Tame Impala listened to a lot of Black Sabbath and were signed to Elephant 6."[6]
Discography
Albums
- When I Think of You in a Castle (2018)
- Forward Motion Godyssey (2020)
EPs
- Post Animal Perform the Most Curious Water Activities (2015)
- The Garden Series (2016)
- Worried About You (2020)
Singles
- "Special Moment" (2017)
- "Safe or Not- Extended Mix" (2019)
- "Schedule" (2019)
- "Fitness" (2020)
- "How Do You Feel" (2020)
References
- Stahler, Kelsea. "What 'Stranger Things' Star Joe Keery Is Really Thinking When You Ask For A Selfie". Bustle. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- "Post Animal signs to Polyvinyl!!!". Polyvinyl. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- Deverell, Chris. "5 Artists You Shouldn't Miss At Shaky Knees This Year". Baeble Music. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- Marotta, Michael. "Aaaaand here's the 2018 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival lineup". Vanyaland. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- "Post Animal – 'Ralphie'". Stereogum. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- Terry, Josh. "Steve from 'Stranger Things' is in Chicago band Post Animal". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 17 February 2018.