Yes, they did, although no one really got that memo. Besides that, PS1’s daytime series was a success: the weather was great, the art exhibition was open to concertgoers, and the beautifully groomed hipsters were out to play. We got there early, sat on the hot pavement and watched some great DJ’s (Babe Rainbow, CFCF, Prince Rama) do their thing. It was a chill environment: people drinking and chatting, a couple drifters dancing by themselves. The day went on and the dancing got a little crazier and semi-creepy. Then these two dudes came on: their set was really good, not too overwhelming but very enjoyable. They incorporated an eclectic mix of electronica, ranging from Boards of Canada compositions to some rap and oldies remixes to deeper, heavier house. Brooklyn-based Blondes (pictured) followed this duo: another set with good beats and head-bobbing audience reactions. But where was Animal Collective? Did they show up? Oh…it was those two dudes (a.k.a. Deakin and Avey Tare) we really liked. Oops! Although we didn’t get to hear the 2009 hyped up hit, “My Girls,” or any other tracks from Merriweather (or other albums for that matter), the Warm Up experience, overall, still rocked. So hit it up, next Saturday, August 7th. – Alex Daly