Animal Scream is the Pittsburgh Doom Pop Project of songwriter, producer Chad Monticue, exploring psych-pop psychedelia that’s dark, sweet & cinematic, a noir-tinted sound in thrall to the eternal groove. Studio Releases: Nightwalk Otherworldly Pictures (Special Edition) Heartbroke Motel Midnight Summer premieres September (2026) Midnight Summer: A colorful mixtape of doomy beach bops, dream-soaked trembling guitars, hip-shaking dark boogies, and moody lofi night-driving music dissolved into an unnerving beautiful unknown. I imagined an album of wandering, misplaced spirits, ghosts & lovers hanging out on warm summer nights at the beach with fire barrels all around. I hope listeners feel vibrant colors like they’re watching a movie with their favorite person. It’s meant to feel like a mixtape to a friend. It's a hopeful record about life after death, transition & moving forward when things feel too scary to move at all. Midnight Summer is the third full length by Animal Scream, and debut release for Reckoner Music; a boutique production label specializing in curating all unique genres. A focus on physical Media: Tapes/CD/Vinyl & Digital media serving as a home for my ongoing session, production work & other visual creative adventures into film & photography that bring joy. Chad - xo Vinyl & Merch on Bandcamp. Follow us around on Instagram. Animal Scream R•A•D•I•O Features songs that inspire, some Animal Scream produced, others I wish we had:)
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Animal Scream is known for their "doom pop" and "indie noir" sound, blending psych-pop psychedelia with dark, cinematic themes, released on labels like Reckoner Music.
Animal Scream is a duo consisting of Chad Monticue (lead vocals, bass, synth, guitars) and Josh Sickels (drums, percussion).
The band originates from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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