Animal Collective’s Dave Portner (Avey Tare) and Brian Weitz (Geologist) unveil their new project, instrumental duo Croz Boyce. Croz Boyce’s self-titled debut album is a series of nine tracks featuring a blend of electric and acoustic string instruments, synthesizers, and percussion, with additional mixing by Animal Collective’s Josh Dibb (Deakin) and mastering by Taylor Deupree. Stream the new album here. Video for its opening track “Hanging Out With a Blueberry Pop” was created by the snorkeler/explorer/filmographer Joseph Ricketts. Watch the “Hanging Out With a Blueberry Pop” video here. Direct support from Sham, the collaborative project of Shane Justice McCord and friends. Sham’s fifth album entitled ‘Sham’ will be released on September 25 via Tree of Heaven Recordings. The music explores the outer spaces of songwriting with entirely acoustic instrumentation and heavy woodwind presence. In September, Sham will perform as a trio performing new material with frequent collaborators Charlie Boss and Andy Loebs, featuring bass clarinet, upright bass, percussion, computer and voice.