THE AFTERLIFE :: Dan Deacon - When I Was Done Dying

Dan Deacon

The amazing Dan Deacon has done it again. His latest, Gliss Riffer is a polished album which retains the essence of the original sound which made him great. From that album, “When I Was Done Dying” is an incredible song and was made into a surreal video featured in Adult Swim's - Off The Air.

I was showing this to a friend recently and he loved it. He preceded to share his Bonnaroo Dan Deacon story and showed me footage of the show with him in it. Then he precedes to tell me that Dan is good friends with someone who lives here and has probably been to this rural pitstop more than once. It just goes to show ... the world is smaller than you think.



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PURE MAGIC: Dan Deacon - Snookered

Dan Deacon - Snookered

When it comes to imagination, my favorite artist will always be Dan Deacon. His live shows are legendary - mainly because he prides himself on making the audience part of the show. Whether it's dance contests, communal sing-a-longs or phone apps which sync lights and music, Dan is an innovator. He is a master at layering music - you can hear it in Snookered. That truly is magic.

Check out the Vice / Noisey interview with Dan Deacon as well, below.





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STRANGE :: The Flaming Lips & Bon Iver - Ashes In The Air

There is no doubt that The Flaming Lips and their front man Wayne Coyne hold some strange opinions on things. It's what keeps the group interesting. They have teamed with Bon Iver to release Ashes In The Air, from their forthcoming album, The Terror. The video is open to interpretation, but it could be called controversial in many circles. The Terror will also get a complete remix from the king of the abnormal himself - Dan Deacon. Look for the album to hit shelves on April 16.

Dan Deacon - Snake Mistakes

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TRES COOL :: Dan Deacon Smartphone App

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Dan Deacon - True Thrush

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HELLZ YEAH :: Dan Deacon - True Thrush

Dan Deacon online:
http://www.dandeacon.com
http://facebook.com/dandeacon
http://twitter.com/ebaynetflix

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GOTTA BE THE GREATEST LIVE SHOW EVER :: Dan Deacon at Metro - Chicago 2008

I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS SHOW ... opened for Girl Talk!



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I'M FREAKIN :: Dan Deacon is coming to the Chi!

So Dan Deacon is playing at the Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusement festival in Eckhart Park in Chicago (Chicago Ave and Noble St) on Sunday Sept 17, with Shellac, A Lull and Fool's Gold. To be honest, I've never heard of these other bands but I'm willing to give them a shot. I always enjoy checking out new music.

Deacon has been working on a new album and live show since his last "Spiderman of the Rings" album. Apparently the instrumentation on "Bromst" is a mixture of acoustic instruments, mechanical instruments, samples and electronics, rather than mainly electronic as his last album was.

The last two times I saw Dan Deacon, were a spiritual experience for me. His ability to pull in and interact with the crowd is amazing. If you experience his show and it doesn't move you, then your soul is dead. Yeah, I said it.

You can find more information on the festival here -
Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusement

Tickets are $20 ... limited amount at the door
Doors open at 5 PM

Dan Deacon - Wham City


Dan Deacon dance off - Bumbershoot 2008


Dan Deacon on NBC morning

Pixies - Gouge Away / Dan Deacon - Crystal Cat

Sitting at Streetside Grill here in Chicago with Switch killa listening to The Pixies - Doolittle album ... there's a party party guy sitting across the bar shaking his shoulders back and forth and the unique odors of the neighboorhood are mixing with the scent of stale ale....and here is my friend Kevin, who I see everywhere now. Hey brotha, how ya doing? Let me get your facebook info ... were you sitting there the whole time? See ya later! Hey Meg ... do you like Dan Deacon? Hell Yeah! I saw him twice ... once in St. Louis and once at the Metro! Are you kicking me? Yes.





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