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Hey all! Brian and Dave here writing to tell you about our new duo Croz Boyce. Been working on this one a long time and excited for you all to finally hear it. After we did the “Brown Thrasher” track for The Birdsong Project compilation in 2021, we thought there was more in that vein to explore together. Maybe an entire record. The Meeting of The Waters EP started the trip a little earlier without us being aware, and the more we went down the stream to Brown Thrasher, the more distant the voice. When firmly in the current, the more interested we got in seeing where we’d end up if the voice disappeared altogether. We started the first track “Hanging Out With A Blueberry Pop” in January 2023 in our personal studios and returned to the songs every few months when opportunity arose in between our other projects. By October 2025 after a week of mixing by the stream at Out There Studios in western NC, and a few days of finish line polish with brother Jmin in Baltimore, it felt done and ready to share. And speaking of the freshwater, take some time today to immerse yourself in the springs with a video for “Hanging Out…” by Joseph Ricketts. As always thanks for listening - CB

Recorded and Mixed by Croz Boyce in NC/MD 2023-25. Additional Mixing by Josh Dibb at Wright Way, Bmore. Mastered by Taylor Deupree. Art by Dave. Layout and Design by Rob Carmichael SEEN Studio. Photo by Charlie Boss. Video by Joseph Ricketts
#crozboyce @aaaveytttare @geobriensystem @deakin_joshmin @outtherestudioswnc @wrightwaystudios @taylor12k @seenstudio @chajbo @josephrickettsphoto @dominorecordco

Hey all! Brian and Dave here writing to tell you about our new duo Croz Boyce. Been working on this one a long time and excited for you all to finally hear it. After we did the “Brown Thrasher” track for The Birdsong Project compilation in 2021, we thought there was more in that vein to explore together. Maybe an entire record. The Meeting of The Waters EP started the trip a little earlier without us being aware, and the more we went down the stream to Brown Thrasher, the more distant the voice. When firmly in the current, the more interested we got in seeing where we’d end up if the voice disappeared altogether. We started the first track “Hanging Out With A Blueberry Pop” in January 2023 in our personal studios and returned to the songs every few months when opportunity arose in between our other projects. By October 2025 after a week of mixing by the stream at Out There Studios in western NC, and a few days of finish line polish with brother Jmin in Baltimore, it felt done and ready to share. And speaking of the freshwater, take some time today to immerse yourself in the springs with a video for “Hanging Out…” by Joseph Ricketts. As always thanks for listening - CB

Recorded and Mixed by Croz Boyce in NC/MD 2023-25. Additional Mixing by Josh Dibb at Wright Way, Bmore. Mastered by Taylor Deupree. Art by Dave. Layout and Design by Rob Carmichael SEEN Studio. Photo by Charlie Boss. Video by Joseph Ricketts
#crozboyce @aaaveytttare @geobriensystem @deakin_joshmin @outtherestudioswnc @wrightwaystudios @taylor12k @seenstudio @chajbo @josephrickettsphoto @dominorecordco

Hey all! Brian and Dave here writing to tell you about our new duo Croz Boyce. Been working on this one a long time and excited for you all to finally hear it. After we did the “Brown Thrasher” track for The Birdsong Project compilation in 2021, we thought there was more in that vein to explore together. Maybe an entire record. The Meeting of The Waters EP started the trip a little earlier without us being aware, and the more we went down the stream to Brown Thrasher, the more distant the voice. When firmly in the current, the more interested we got in seeing where we’d end up if the voice disappeared altogether. We started the first track “Hanging Out With A Blueberry Pop” in January 2023 in our personal studios and returned to the songs every few months when opportunity arose in between our other projects. By October 2025 after a week of mixing by the stream at Out There Studios in western NC, and a few days of finish line polish with brother Jmin in Baltimore, it felt done and ready to share. And speaking of the freshwater, take some time today to immerse yourself in the springs with a video for “Hanging Out…” by Joseph Ricketts. As always thanks for listening - CB

Recorded and Mixed by Croz Boyce in NC/MD 2023-25. Additional Mixing by Josh Dibb at Wright Way, Bmore. Mastered by Taylor Deupree. Art by Dave. Layout and Design by Rob Carmichael SEEN Studio. Photo by Charlie Boss. Video by Joseph Ricketts
#crozboyce @aaaveytttare @geobriensystem @deakin_joshmin @outtherestudioswnc @wrightwaystudios @taylor12k @seenstudio @chajbo @josephrickettsphoto @dominorecordco

Hey all! Brian and Dave here writing to tell you about our new duo Croz Boyce. Been working on this one a long time and excited for you all to finally hear it. After we did the “Brown Thrasher” track for The Birdsong Project compilation in 2021, we thought there was more in that vein to explore together. Maybe an entire record. The Meeting of The Waters EP started the trip a little earlier without us being aware, and the more we went down the stream to Brown Thrasher, the more distant the voice. When firmly in the current, the more interested we got in seeing where we’d end up if the voice disappeared altogether. We started the first track “Hanging Out With A Blueberry Pop” in January 2023 in our personal studios and returned to the songs every few months when opportunity arose in between our other projects. By October 2025 after a week of mixing by the stream at Out There Studios in western NC, and a few days of finish line polish with brother Jmin in Baltimore, it felt done and ready to share. And speaking of the freshwater, take some time today to immerse yourself in the springs with a video for “Hanging Out…” by Joseph Ricketts. As always thanks for listening - CB

Recorded and Mixed by Croz Boyce in NC/MD 2023-25. Additional Mixing by Josh Dibb at Wright Way, Bmore. Mastered by Taylor Deupree. Art by Dave. Layout and Design by Rob Carmichael SEEN Studio. Photo by Charlie Boss. Video by Joseph Ricketts
#crozboyce @aaaveytttare @geobriensystem @deakin_joshmin @outtherestudioswnc @wrightwaystudios @taylor12k @seenstudio @chajbo @josephrickettsphoto @dominorecordco

Means a lot to me to say this is out in the world. Get to it if you want, when you can and when it feels right.
People seem to like the title and how it makes them think about their youth. It does for me too and that is certainly one aspect. It has a lot of meanings for me, but mostly, it was something I said every day for a long time, and then I didn’t, and I’ve been healthier and felt better ever since (though they still smell so good.) There were other things I said every day that made me feel unhealthy, one of which was I don’t think I have a proper solo album in me. Once I wrote this material and played it live for the first time, I felt that wasn’t true anymore and I wanted to stop saying it. To stop saying “can I get a pack of camel lights?”, I had to quit smoking. And to stop saying I couldn’t turn this music into a solo album, I had to do it. Wasn’t sure if I could, so no coincidence it’s titled as a question. Plus I never said “gimme a pack of camel lights” anyway. I can’t pull off that vibe, nor do I want to. Honestly, I probably always said “please,” but that’s not as cool of a title.
Endless thanks to everyone who helped me make it @adam.mcdaniel.dos @_dropofsun_@aaaveytttare @alligayytor @aliannaclicmob @em_garau @shanejusticemccord @frogohmine @liiiiiioooooooonnnnnn bonkers @heba_kadry @iz_barber @nastanovich67 @mojackpod @dragcityrecords

And all of you for listening. Heading out west next month. Shows with Bitchin Bajas, Cool Maritime, DPSD, Dean Spunt, and Cecyl Ruehlen! Dates in the linktree.

Means a lot to me to say this is out in the world. Get to it if you want, when you can and when it feels right.
People seem to like the title and how it makes them think about their youth. It does for me too and that is certainly one aspect. It has a lot of meanings for me, but mostly, it was something I said every day for a long time, and then I didn’t, and I’ve been healthier and felt better ever since (though they still smell so good.) There were other things I said every day that made me feel unhealthy, one of which was I don’t think I have a proper solo album in me. Once I wrote this material and played it live for the first time, I felt that wasn’t true anymore and I wanted to stop saying it. To stop saying “can I get a pack of camel lights?”, I had to quit smoking. And to stop saying I couldn’t turn this music into a solo album, I had to do it. Wasn’t sure if I could, so no coincidence it’s titled as a question. Plus I never said “gimme a pack of camel lights” anyway. I can’t pull off that vibe, nor do I want to. Honestly, I probably always said “please,” but that’s not as cool of a title.
Endless thanks to everyone who helped me make it @adam.mcdaniel.dos @_dropofsun_@aaaveytttare @alligayytor @aliannaclicmob @em_garau @shanejusticemccord @frogohmine @liiiiiioooooooonnnnnn bonkers @heba_kadry @iz_barber @nastanovich67 @mojackpod @dragcityrecords

And all of you for listening. Heading out west next month. Shows with Bitchin Bajas, Cool Maritime, DPSD, Dean Spunt, and Cecyl Ruehlen! Dates in the linktree.

Means a lot to me to say this is out in the world. Get to it if you want, when you can and when it feels right.
People seem to like the title and how it makes them think about their youth. It does for me too and that is certainly one aspect. It has a lot of meanings for me, but mostly, it was something I said every day for a long time, and then I didn’t, and I’ve been healthier and felt better ever since (though they still smell so good.) There were other things I said every day that made me feel unhealthy, one of which was I don’t think I have a proper solo album in me. Once I wrote this material and played it live for the first time, I felt that wasn’t true anymore and I wanted to stop saying it. To stop saying “can I get a pack of camel lights?”, I had to quit smoking. And to stop saying I couldn’t turn this music into a solo album, I had to do it. Wasn’t sure if I could, so no coincidence it’s titled as a question. Plus I never said “gimme a pack of camel lights” anyway. I can’t pull off that vibe, nor do I want to. Honestly, I probably always said “please,” but that’s not as cool of a title.
Endless thanks to everyone who helped me make it @adam.mcdaniel.dos @_dropofsun_@aaaveytttare @alligayytor @aliannaclicmob @em_garau @shanejusticemccord @frogohmine @liiiiiioooooooonnnnnn bonkers @heba_kadry @iz_barber @nastanovich67 @mojackpod @dragcityrecords

And all of you for listening. Heading out west next month. Shows with Bitchin Bajas, Cool Maritime, DPSD, Dean Spunt, and Cecyl Ruehlen! Dates in the linktree.

Means a lot to me to say this is out in the world. Get to it if you want, when you can and when it feels right.
People seem to like the title and how it makes them think about their youth. It does for me too and that is certainly one aspect. It has a lot of meanings for me, but mostly, it was something I said every day for a long time, and then I didn’t, and I’ve been healthier and felt better ever since (though they still smell so good.) There were other things I said every day that made me feel unhealthy, one of which was I don’t think I have a proper solo album in me. Once I wrote this material and played it live for the first time, I felt that wasn’t true anymore and I wanted to stop saying it. To stop saying “can I get a pack of camel lights?”, I had to quit smoking. And to stop saying I couldn’t turn this music into a solo album, I had to do it. Wasn’t sure if I could, so no coincidence it’s titled as a question. Plus I never said “gimme a pack of camel lights” anyway. I can’t pull off that vibe, nor do I want to. Honestly, I probably always said “please,” but that’s not as cool of a title.
Endless thanks to everyone who helped me make it @adam.mcdaniel.dos @_dropofsun_@aaaveytttare @alligayytor @aliannaclicmob @em_garau @shanejusticemccord @frogohmine @liiiiiioooooooonnnnnn bonkers @heba_kadry @iz_barber @nastanovich67 @mojackpod @dragcityrecords

And all of you for listening. Heading out west next month. Shows with Bitchin Bajas, Cool Maritime, DPSD, Dean Spunt, and Cecyl Ruehlen! Dates in the linktree.

New interview up with Croz Boyce, the side project of @aaaveytttare & @geobriensystem of @anmlcollective

Excerpts above and below.

[Synth History What have been some mainstay pieces of gear throughout your career?

Brian Weitz: Roland SH-2 synthesizer. I got one for free from a summer camp in the mid-90’s. They had no idea what it was. We’ve been using it since high school and used it on every AC album through Centipede Hz. It’s done double duty both as a synth and an fx processor. It’s been in the basement for a while though because I got too familiar with it and on the road I need to recall presents more than I used to.

Dave Portner: For me it’s the Roland Juno 60. It remains my favorite synth to play. I’ve had the same one since 1998.]

Read the whole thing on the site!
Photos by Charlie Boss.
IV @danz_cm.

New interview up with Croz Boyce, the side project of @aaaveytttare & @geobriensystem of @anmlcollective

Excerpts above and below.

[Synth History What have been some mainstay pieces of gear throughout your career?

Brian Weitz: Roland SH-2 synthesizer. I got one for free from a summer camp in the mid-90’s. They had no idea what it was. We’ve been using it since high school and used it on every AC album through Centipede Hz. It’s done double duty both as a synth and an fx processor. It’s been in the basement for a while though because I got too familiar with it and on the road I need to recall presents more than I used to.

Dave Portner: For me it’s the Roland Juno 60. It remains my favorite synth to play. I’ve had the same one since 1998.]

Read the whole thing on the site!
Photos by Charlie Boss.
IV @danz_cm.

New interview up with Croz Boyce, the side project of @aaaveytttare & @geobriensystem of @anmlcollective

Excerpts above and below.

[Synth History What have been some mainstay pieces of gear throughout your career?

Brian Weitz: Roland SH-2 synthesizer. I got one for free from a summer camp in the mid-90’s. They had no idea what it was. We’ve been using it since high school and used it on every AC album through Centipede Hz. It’s done double duty both as a synth and an fx processor. It’s been in the basement for a while though because I got too familiar with it and on the road I need to recall presents more than I used to.

Dave Portner: For me it’s the Roland Juno 60. It remains my favorite synth to play. I’ve had the same one since 1998.]

Read the whole thing on the site!
Photos by Charlie Boss.
IV @danz_cm.

Thank you to everyone who came out to hear Croz Boyce at a listening party or hiked a trail for an early listen. We have another song out today for everyone before the album is out on Friday. “Steven’s Sunshine Rejected” comes with another video from nature videographer @josephrickettsphoto

Thank you to everyone who came out to hear Croz Boyce at a listening party or hiked a trail for an early listen. We have another song out today for everyone before the album is out on Friday. “Steven’s Sunshine Rejected” comes with another video from nature videographer @josephrickettsphoto

Thank you to everyone who came out to hear Croz Boyce at a listening party or hiked a trail for an early listen. We have another song out today for everyone before the album is out on Friday. “Steven’s Sunshine Rejected” comes with another video from nature videographer @josephrickettsphoto

Thank you to everyone who came out to hear Croz Boyce at a listening party or hiked a trail for an early listen. We have another song out today for everyone before the album is out on Friday. “Steven’s Sunshine Rejected” comes with another video from nature videographer @josephrickettsphoto

Thank you to everyone who came out to hear Croz Boyce at a listening party or hiked a trail for an early listen. We have another song out today for everyone before the album is out on Friday. “Steven’s Sunshine Rejected” comes with another video from nature videographer @josephrickettsphoto

Thank you to everyone who came out to hear Croz Boyce at a listening party or hiked a trail for an early listen. We have another song out today for everyone before the album is out on Friday. “Steven’s Sunshine Rejected” comes with another video from nature videographer @josephrickettsphoto

Croz Boyce listening parties! We’re bringing the album to a few cities in the US to share it early on sound systems that get our seal of approval. Select events will include DJ sets from Brian and Dave after the playback plus records and merch for sale. Free with RSVP, check the link in bio for details.Excited to experience this with you!

Croz Boyce listening parties! We’re bringing the album to a few cities in the US to share it early on sound systems that get our seal of approval. Select events will include DJ sets from Brian and Dave after the playback plus records and merch for sale. Free with RSVP, check the link in bio for details.Excited to experience this with you!

Greetings, Appreciating and taking care of the earth has always inspired our music, and now we’d love for you to get outside and experience Croz Boyce with The Great Outdoors. We’ve compiled hikes, trails, and paths and setup early streams of the album in some of our favorite outdoor places. Download the Echoes app and search Croz Boyce to start the walks and hear the album. Trail maps and other links are all in our bio. Any other spots we should add?

Greetings, Appreciating and taking care of the earth has always inspired our music, and now we’d love for you to get outside and experience Croz Boyce with The Great Outdoors. We’ve compiled hikes, trails, and paths and setup early streams of the album in some of our favorite outdoor places. Download the Echoes app and search Croz Boyce to start the walks and hear the album. Trail maps and other links are all in our bio. Any other spots we should add?

Greetings, Appreciating and taking care of the earth has always inspired our music, and now we’d love for you to get outside and experience Croz Boyce with The Great Outdoors. We’ve compiled hikes, trails, and paths and setup early streams of the album in some of our favorite outdoor places. Download the Echoes app and search Croz Boyce to start the walks and hear the album. Trail maps and other links are all in our bio. Any other spots we should add?

Long live the Pilot Light in Knoxville, Tennessee! Some recap photos and video from Forrest Lane. Thanks for having us and thanks to everyone for coming out! Thanks to Twisted Teens and D Sablu for sharing the bill with us!

Long live the Pilot Light in Knoxville, Tennessee! Some recap photos and video from Forrest Lane. Thanks for having us and thanks to everyone for coming out! Thanks to Twisted Teens and D Sablu for sharing the bill with us!

Long live the Pilot Light in Knoxville, Tennessee! Some recap photos and video from Forrest Lane. Thanks for having us and thanks to everyone for coming out! Thanks to Twisted Teens and D Sablu for sharing the bill with us!

Long live the Pilot Light in Knoxville, Tennessee! Some recap photos and video from Forrest Lane. Thanks for having us and thanks to everyone for coming out! Thanks to Twisted Teens and D Sablu for sharing the bill with us!

Long live the Pilot Light in Knoxville, Tennessee! Some recap photos and video from Forrest Lane. Thanks for having us and thanks to everyone for coming out! Thanks to Twisted Teens and D Sablu for sharing the bill with us!

Long live the Pilot Light in Knoxville, Tennessee! Some recap photos and video from Forrest Lane. Thanks for having us and thanks to everyone for coming out! Thanks to Twisted Teens and D Sablu for sharing the bill with us!

Long live the Pilot Light in Knoxville, Tennessee! Some recap photos and video from Forrest Lane. Thanks for having us and thanks to everyone for coming out! Thanks to Twisted Teens and D Sablu for sharing the bill with us!

Long live the Pilot Light in Knoxville, Tennessee! Some recap photos and video from Forrest Lane. Thanks for having us and thanks to everyone for coming out! Thanks to Twisted Teens and D Sablu for sharing the bill with us!

Long live the Pilot Light in Knoxville, Tennessee! Some recap photos and video from Forrest Lane. Thanks for having us and thanks to everyone for coming out! Thanks to Twisted Teens and D Sablu for sharing the bill with us!

Long live the Pilot Light in Knoxville, Tennessee! Some recap photos and video from Forrest Lane. Thanks for having us and thanks to everyone for coming out! Thanks to Twisted Teens and D Sablu for sharing the bill with us!

Adventurous Listeners Welcome 🫵

Whited Sepulchre Records and the Contemporary Arts Center are thrilled to announce the initial line-up of the 2026 Talk Low Music Festival September 24-27th. Early Bird tickets are on sale now at cincytickets.com, in our bio and on our website. Our initial line-up includes Croz Boyce (Avey Tare + Geogolist from Animal Collective), Hayden Pedigo, Horse Lords, Rachel Grimes performing with concertnova and Elori Saxl & Henry Solomon. Performances will take place at Contemporary Arts Center, Woodward Theater and Christ Church Cathedral. More artists (including our Saturday and Sunday headliners) and venues TBA on 05.29 both online and in person at the William Basinski show.

Early Bird Tickets for the entire four days / six performances are on sale for $110 (+tax) or $120 (+tax) that includes a 4 LP bundle from Whited Sepulchre Records. Talk Low is made possible in part by the Haile Foundation and artswave as well generous sponsorships by Feel It Records, Downbound Books, Sessions Vinyl, Campbient, Collective Espresso, Phantom Power Podcast, Rhinegeist Brewing, Hellbender Vinyl and the Vanesse Family.

Design by the incredible folks at CHRCH.

When @wowsugi named the MFsJMB tour the “4Q” tour, I had no idea she was tempting fate to have my finger stuck in this position. But a torn tendon can’t keep this MF at home. Show must go on, so shows will go on. I’ll practice one finger down/up and we’ll see you in the southeast next week!

@mfs.jmb.co

When @wowsugi named the MFsJMB tour the “4Q” tour, I had no idea she was tempting fate to have my finger stuck in this position. But a torn tendon can’t keep this MF at home. Show must go on, so shows will go on. I’ll practice one finger down/up and we’ll see you in the southeast next week!

@mfs.jmb.co

Motherf*#kers JMB & Co. 4Q Tour is swinging through the south with five shows in April! Excited to get outta town and turn it up for you! Join us and tell your friends!

4.13 Gallery 5, Richmond VA
4.14 Grow Cafe, Columbia SC
4.15 Snug Harbor, Charlotte NC
4.16 Static Age, Asheville NC
4.17 Pilot Light, Knoxville TN

Thanks to the friends, venues, and bands for making this happen! Special thanks to Naoco for the brilliant tour flyer and concept 4Q!

#motherfuckersjmb #hurdygurdy @psychedlicmusic #4Q

For over 25 years, Geologist (@geobriensystem) has been making music with Animal Collective (@anmlcollective). This January saw the release of Geologist's first solo LP "Can I Get a Pack Of Camel Lights?" Out on @dragcityrecords .

SPACE 101.1 was thrilled to host Geologist for this special live session. Video of the full performance is now available on YouTube. Enjoy!

SPACE 101.1 crew
Audio: Mitch Etter (@hicrimemusic)
Video: Dylan Randolph (@dylantronic)

space101fm.org

sometimes a doctor laughs at you for telling him something a doctor should know because you saw a medical scene in a movie and it made you feel like a doctor.

such an incident is discussed on episode 1078 of the Kreative Kontrol We’re Not Doctors podcast, because Brian Weitz is here to discuss the solo debut by Geologist, ‘Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?,’ his previous academic and vocational pursuits in environmental and ocean policy on Capitol Hill, how his interest in playing the hurdy gurdy led him to Ben Grossman, Guelph, Ontario, and my inbox a few years ago, why a Keiji Haino show at the New York City club Tonic made a huge impression on him as a university student, his friendship with the late David Berman and smoking the last cigarette David gave him, his interest in drone, noise, and artists on the SST record label, how much he has always loved Pavement, a tangent about the life-saving film Spies Like Us, future plans for Animal Collective and himself, and much more.

this Geologist album ist rad and it was a pleasure to finally speak with Brian about his life and work. check out ‘Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?’ wherever music is sold for a rather reasonable price if you really think about it, and hear our talk on my Kreative Kontrol podcast. thanks!

📸: Merrick Weitz

@geobriensystem @dragcityrecords

sometimes a doctor laughs at you for telling him something a doctor should know because you saw a medical scene in a movie and it made you feel like a doctor.

such an incident is discussed on episode 1078 of the Kreative Kontrol We’re Not Doctors podcast, because Brian Weitz is here to discuss the solo debut by Geologist, ‘Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?,’ his previous academic and vocational pursuits in environmental and ocean policy on Capitol Hill, how his interest in playing the hurdy gurdy led him to Ben Grossman, Guelph, Ontario, and my inbox a few years ago, why a Keiji Haino show at the New York City club Tonic made a huge impression on him as a university student, his friendship with the late David Berman and smoking the last cigarette David gave him, his interest in drone, noise, and artists on the SST record label, how much he has always loved Pavement, a tangent about the life-saving film Spies Like Us, future plans for Animal Collective and himself, and much more.

this Geologist album ist rad and it was a pleasure to finally speak with Brian about his life and work. check out ‘Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?’ wherever music is sold for a rather reasonable price if you really think about it, and hear our talk on my Kreative Kontrol podcast. thanks!

📸: Merrick Weitz

@geobriensystem @dragcityrecords