Panda Bear announces new album, 'Sinister Grift'

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A sense of personal struggle.

The American musician, Noah Lennoxknown for his solo project panda bear and as a member of Animal Collectivehas released his most recent single titled “Defense”. This topic has the collaboration of Cindy Leealter ego of the Canadian musician Patrick Flegelon the guitar, and stands out for its experimental and indie approach.

The letter of “Defense” It reflects an inner search and a sense of personal struggle. With verses like “Looking for defense, nothing left to do but hang my head and cry”the song transmits emotions of vulnerability and hopelessness, accompanied by an ethereal and deep sound that invites introspection. The guitar combination Cindy Lee and the production of panda bear creates a captivating sonic environment, highlighting the feelings of isolation that the song describes.

This single It is part of the next album panda bear, Sinister Griftwhich will arrive on February 28, 2025 under the label Domino. The album includes songs like “Praise”, “50mg” and “Venom's In”among others, closing with “Defense” like his last track.

Sinister Grift Tracklist:

  1. “Praise”
  2. “Anywhere But Here”
  3. “50mg”
  4. “Ends Meet”
  5. “Just As Well”
  6. “Ferry Lady”
  7. “Venom's In”
  8. “Left in the Cold”
  9. “Elegy for Noah Lou”
  10. “Defense”

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