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Animal Collective's Brian Ross Weitz Announces Solo Album Release

10/29/2025

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Brian Ross Weitz, known as Geologist from Animal Collective, will release his debut solo album, *Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?*, on January 30, 2024, via Drag City.
The lead single, “Tonic,” pays tribute to a now-closed NYC venue that inspired him through Keiji Haino.
The album includes contributions from Avey Tare, Weitz's Animal Collective bandmate, and drummer Alianna Kalaba.
Weitz shares that he found the hurdy-gurdy more expressive than guitar in his musical journey.
The album is available for pre-order, and the full tracklist has been announced.

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Brian Ross Weitz, known as Geologist from Animal Collective, will release his debut solo album, *Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?*, on January 30, 2024, via Drag City.
The lead single, “Tonic,” pays tribute to a now-closed NYC venue that inspired him through Keiji Haino.
The album includes contributions from Avey Tare, Weitz's Animal Collective bandmate, and drummer Alianna Kalaba.
Weitz shares that he found the hurdy-gurdy more expressive than guitar in his musical journey.
The album is available for pre-order, and the full tracklist has been announced.