Post Animal is an American psychedelic rock band formed in 2014, originating from Chicago, Illinois. It consists of Dalton Allison (bass/vocals), Jake Hirshland (guitar/keyboard/vocals), Javi Reyes (guitar/vocals), Wesley Toledo (drums/vocals), and Matt Williams (guitar/vocals). As of 2019, Joe Keery was no longer a touring member of the band, and he later parted ways due to acting commitments.[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 |
Career
editThe 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, Ron Gallo, 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 supported Cage the Elephant in February 2020 on their United Kingdom tour. The band were the supporting act on dates in Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, and London.
The band announced a new album titled IRON, set to release in July 25, 2025.[6] Joe Keery returned to Post Animal to work on the album.[6]
Musical style
editThe 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."[7]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- When I Think of You in a Castle (2018)
- Forward Motion Godyssey (2020)
- Love Gibberish (2022)
- IRON (2025)
EPs
edit- Post Animal Perform the Most Curious Water Activities (2015)
- The Garden Series (2016)
- Worried About You (2020)
Singles
edit- "Special Moment" (2017)
- "Safe or Not- Extended Mix" (2019)
- "Schedule" (2019)
- "Fitness" (2020)
- "How Do You Feel" (2020)
- "Puppy Dog" (2022)
- "Aging Forest" (2023)
References
edit- ^ "What 'Stranger Things' Star Joe Keery Is Really Thinking When You Ask For A Selfie". Bustle. January 11, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ "Post Animal signs to Polyvinyl!!!". Polyvinyl. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ^ Deverell, Chris. "5 Artists You Shouldn't Miss At Shaky Knees This Year". Baeble Music. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ^ Marotta, Michael (January 9, 2018). "Aaaaand here's the 2018 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival lineup". Vanyaland. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ^ "Post Animal – 'Ralphie'". Stereogum. February 20, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ a b "Post Animal Get Djo Back for New Album 'IRON,' Plot Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
- ^ Terry, Josh (August 4, 2016). "Steve from 'Stranger Things' is in Chicago band Post Animal". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 17, 2018.