Panda Bear & Sonic Boom - (PRESALE 7/10/26) A ? of WHEN (IEX CD) | Mint Mint
Panda Bear & Sonic Boom - (PRESALE 7/10/26) A ? of WHEN (IEX CD) | Mint Mint
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SHIPS BY 07/10/2026
Artist: Panda Bear & Sonic Boom
Title: A ? of WHEN (INDIE EXCLUSIVE, PINK BIO VINYL)
Genre: Indie & Alternative
Label: Domino Record Co.
Panda Bear and Sonic Boom’s second album together, A ? of WHEN, maintains the sense of musical play brought forth in their triumphant 2022 debut together, Reset. It is built on loops of harp and sequences of steel drum, webs of pedal steel and even bits of a mariachi band. These are, of course, deliberate choices, sounds and textures they’ve never used and that offered a clear sonic break from the success of Reset. It works, too. The pastoral psychedelia of “Something Like Dreaming,” the Wall of Sound soul sway of “Like a Moth to a Flame,” the wildly warped skiffle simplicity of “Revive Him”: Listening to A ? of WHEN feels like being a kid inside this pair’s musical playground, beaming as you bound from station to station.
But maybe more than ever, Sonic Boom and Panda Bear emerge through these 10 songs as two people with frank opinions about these times, with a real stake in the sway of the world. These tunes grapple with online exhaustion and pervasive depression, with political chicanery and ecological sustainability, all while advocating for respecting the power of luck and giving one another grace in a moment when very few of us actually know what the hell is happening. Has it ever been easier to complain publicly about something without trying to change it? Sonic Boom and Panda Bear are not content to gripe about circumstances or speculate about the fall on A ? of WHEN. They’re not going to stream these songs. They’re just going to sell them and give away bumper stickers that, hilariously, boast “I’m unfollowing Panda Bear & Sonic Boom.” The goal is for the music to create physical connections between people, to encourage them to enjoy a real experience in the world with it and each other.
- Media Condition: Mint
- Sleeve Condition: Mint
- Format: CD
- Genre: ALT/INDIE
- Format Type: CD
- Released: 07/10/2026
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.
Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
- PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
