Geologist has returned with new single “Government Job”, a track off his forthcoming album, Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?. Along with the announcement, the project of  Animal Collective member Brian Weitz has also shared a music video by Michael R. Bernstein (Religious Knives, Double Leopards). Geologist will celebrate the album’s release with a run of dates alongside Bitchin Bajas in February.

“Government Job” multiplies a scratchy inch of percussion via drumkit, vibraphone and acoustic guitar into a heartbeat. As Brian drip-feeds the growth of a chirping ecosystem, his son Merrick Weitz joins the mix on acoustic guitar, along with his father’s organic beats.

As Brian describes the inspiration behind “Government Job”:

“20 years ago, I left a government job to do Animal Collective full time. That might sound like a no-brainer trade, but there are days I don’t know about that. I liked the job and think there is honor in many government jobs – especially living in DC now as I watch so many crucial ones being eliminated with little reason beyond cruelty and greed. I got to be part of many beautiful things in music, but if I still had the job I’d ideally be part of a solid foundation that lets others experience and do beautiful things themselves. So for the song “Government Job” I stripped away all the hurdy gurdy parts from my live set and gave the electronic foundation to Adam, Emma, and Merrick to express themselves on top.”

— Brian Weitz

Geologist 2026 North American Tor Dates

Feb. 21 – Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall *
Feb. 22 – Sunset Tavern Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern *
Feb. 23 – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Fox Cabaret *
Feb. 24 – Olympia, WA @ Wild Child *
Feb. 25 – Arcata, CA @ The Miniplex
Feb. 26 – Bolinas, CA @ Gospel Flat Farm Stand ^
Feb. 27 – San Francisco CA @ The Chapel *
Feb. 28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room *
March 1 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar †
March 2 – Yucca Valley, CA @ Yucca Valley Material Labs †
March 4 – Tucson, AZ @ Wave Archive †

* w/ Bitchin Bajas
^ w/ Cool Maritime
† w/ DPSD

pre-order Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights? by Geographer HERE