Animal Collective co-leader Avey Tare is releasing a new standalone, pay-what-you-wish benefit single to raise money for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, which provides financial assistance to support musicians struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic. The song itself, “Wake My Door,” is a burbling psychedelic synth-pop lullaby; listen to it below and purchase it on Bandcamp here.
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