Animal Collective members Dave Portner (Avey Tare) and Brian Weitz (Geologist) have announced a new side project, Croz Boyce, and shared new single “Hanging Out With a Blueberry Pop” from their upcoming self-titled debut album., per Line of Best Fit.
Dave Portner (Avey Tare) and Brian Weitz (Geologist) will release Croz Boyce’s self-titled debut on May 8 via Domino. separately, Brooklyn Vegan reported.
The self-titled album from Dave Portner and Brian Weitz’s instrumental project is out May 8. (Pitchfork News)
The SoCal Angle
While Animal Collective has a history of captivating audiences from the Hollywood Bowl to the Santa Monica Pier, Dave Portner’s latest electronic venture, Croz Boyce, offers a fresh sound for those who appreciate experimental indie vibes. This new project, featuring fellow Animal Collective member Geologist, is sure to resonate with the adventurous spirit of Los Angeles’s discerning listeners.
Last updated March 12, 2026.