Pitchfork.tv has launched a new series called "Playlist", in which artists pick a list of favorite tracks and discuss what each one means to them. The first episode features Panda Bear, who talks about Ariel Pink, Black Dice, Spacemen 3, and his Animal Collective bandmate Avey Tare's band Slasher Flicks, among others.

Below, watch the full episode, featuring Noah Lennox's commentary as well as clips of each song. Click on the links contained within the video to hear the full songs. Or go here for the full playlist.

How To Dress Well, Caribou, Ariel Pink, Courtney Barnett, and others will be featured in forthcoming episodes of "Playlist".

Read our recent Cover Story on Panda Bear here.