Bonefish

Mar 24 2025 48 ep. 45 mins 21

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A podcast about music of the indie, experimental, psychedelic persuasion. With an emphasis on Animal Collective and and '00s. By Christian Koons and Justin Kloczko.

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UNLOCKED: A Shaw Deal with Geologist

Mar 24 2025 53 mins

We chat with Brian Weitz aka Geologist about his new record A Shaw Deal, and how it aligns with his philosophy of channeling preexisting matter. We also touch on modular synthesis, his upcoming hurdy gurdy record(!), his moonlight/modular collab Sirens, his contributions to Panda Bear's Sinister Grift, and some of his favorite scuba experiences. Check our our Patreon for more exclu

ENO 3: My Life in the Bush of Ghosts

Mar 19 2025 40 mins

This week we chat about David Byrne and Brian Eno's collaborative album, the pioneering My Life in the Bush of Ghosts which mixes world-music inspired live instrumentation with found sounds and samples. We also talk about musical appropriation, Bill Nye the Science Guy, other sample-heavy albums, the documentary Koyaanisqatsi and the new Darkside album. Subsribe to our Patreon for

A Shaw Deal with Geologist (TEASER)

Mar 03 2025 3 mins

We chat with Brian Weitz aka Geologist about his new record A Shaw Deal, and how it aligns with his philosophy of channeling preexisting matter. We also touch on modular synthesis, his upcoming hurdy gurdy record(!), his moonlight/modular collab Sirens, his contributions to Panda Bear's Sinister Grift, and some of his favorite scuba experiences. What's your favorite cut from A Shaw

UNLOCKED: Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper

Feb 25 2025 62 mins

Please enjoy this unlocked Patreon episode of our deep dive on Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper! Christian and Justin journey through 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 list

ENO 2: Apollo

Feb 13 2025 49 mins

Join us as we drift off to Brian Eno’s blockbuster space ambient masterpiece APOLLO. We also talk about the amazing documentary the music was originally written for, For All Mankind, and trip out about space, bro. Also discussed: Justin's review of Panda Bear's recent show in Chicago, Ellicott Hooligan, classic space records, and another installment of Bonefish Recs. Follow us on

Pullhair Rubeye - TEASER

Feb 06 2025 3 mins

This week we dive in to one of the most misunderstood albums in the AnCo universe, Avey Tare and Kría Brekkan's collaborative debut, the Lynch-inspired backwards freak folk offering Pullhair Rubeye. Christian and Justin discuss both original and un-reversed versions of the record, and speculate on why it was met with such disdain upon release. Thoughts on this unique album? Do pre

ENO 1 - Discreet Music

Jan 27 2025 46 mins

The bonefish boys kick off a new era by diving deep on Brian Eno's seminal proto-ambient album Discreet Music, which turns 50 this year—though it sure doesn't sound like it. There's also a chat about the new generative Eno doc made by Oddsac producer Gary Hustwit, as well as some good ol' bonefish rec's. Bonefish on Patreon Bonefish on Instagram

Live at Artsplace in Lexington, Kentucky 2005 (TEASER)

Jan 20 2025 4 mins

Christian and Justin travel back 20 years to relive a Feels-era Animal Collective show in Kentucky. Performed one month after recording that album, this show captures the band in a rarified state—exploratory, raw, tour-tight, transitioning seamlessly from song to song and on the verge of greatness. Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode! Follow us on Instagram

Best of '24

Dec 09 2024 38 mins

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.

Just Danse (TEASER)

Nov 18 2024 5 mins

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