Animal Collective singer Panda Bear is set to release new single ‘You Can Count On Me’ on October 18th.
Panda Bear is one of the most influential vocalists around. Presaging chillwave with his ‘Person Pitch’ album the singer’s gentle croon has found its way onto material from Pantha Du Prinze, Joe Goddard and more.
‘Merriweather Post Pavillion’ turned Animal Collective into unwilling Kings of the indie blogosphere, with Panda Bear’s new album becoming much talked about. Working at home in Lisbon, it seems that the American singer is now ready to unleash the results.
‘Tomboy’ is due to be released later this year, with the title track already familiar to fans. Snapped up by revered indie imprint Domino, Panda Bear is now set to release another single from his new album.
‘You Can Count On Me’ is set to be released in a limited edition from October 18th. A gentle duet between Panda Bear and himself, the track is a typically uplifting, ethereal track which doesn’t outstay its welcome.
Meanwhile, the B-side is set to be ‘Alsatian Darn’ which reveals a subtle UK garage influence. Buoyed by a skipping 2-step beat the track matches this with a slightly foreboding, melancholic melody.
The single comes with a beautiful illustration, featuring a young boy on his father’s shoulders.
Needless to say, it’s an essential release. Panda Bear’s new single is available for pre-order now but in typically allusive fashion the Animal Collective singer has only made 500 copies available.
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Panda Bear is currently switching between labels. Recent single ‘Tomboy’ was released on his own Paw Tracks label, while the series of limited edition seven inch singles is set to continue after ‘You Can Count On Me’.
The wait for Panda Bear’s new album continues, with no signs of a release date.
