Dan Deacon archive
Listen A Holiday Party For The Ages, From All Songs Considered
December 18, 2012 – Kishi Bashi, Dan Deacon, Carrie Brownstein, Nellie McKay and more join in some reindeer games.
Watch Dan Deacon On Computers, College And 'Electronic Music'
August 28, 2012 – He is one of the few pop electronic dance musicians also consistently described as a composer.
Watch Guest DJ Dan Deacon
August 21, 2012 – Electro-pop genius Dan Deacon shares some of his favorite artists, and talks about his latest album.
Read First Listen: Dan Deacon, 'America'
August 19, 2012 – The new album America is melodic and noisy, minimalist and excessive, harsh and beautiful.
Listen The xx, Dan Deacon, Frank Ocean, And More
July 17, 2012 – Hear the first new song from The xx since the group's 2009 debut, plus Dan Deacon, Amirali and more.
Read Hear And Download A New Dan Deacon Song
May 31, 2012 – Hear a new song from the beautifully frenetic electronic artist from his upcoming album America.
Read Ecstatic Music: Dan Deacon, NOW Ensemble And Calder Quartet Q2
March 20, 2012 – Hear a purveyor of overdriven sound team up with two of the hottest groups in new art music. Q2
Watch Dan Deacon, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012
March 15, 2012 – Deacon served as ringleader for an orgy of sound and a live act all about barely contained chaos.
Read NPR Music Announces SXSW 2012 Lineup
March 1, 2012 – Featuring the return of Fiona Apple, Bruce Springsteen's keynote and Magnetic Fields' SXSW debut.
Listen Our Concert Could Be Your Life: Indie's New Guard Pays Tribute To '80s Icons
May 24, 2011 – Hear 14 bands pay tribute to the icons of indie rock and celebrate a book on the rise of the genre.
Read The Mix: 100 Composers Under 40 Q2
April 17, 2011 – Listen to a crowdsourced mix of young composers, as assembled by WQXR's Q2 and NPR Music. Q2
Read Bonnaroo 2010: Dan Deacon In Concert
June 13, 2010 – Once again, Deacon earns his reputation for fully interactive, wildly entertaining live shows.
Watch Dan Deacon In Concert
May 17, 2009 – Hear the electro-freak-pop artist, recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C.
Listen On Tour With Dan Deacon And His Veggie Oil Van
April 22, 2009 – Musician and performer Dan Deacon is touring in support of his new album, Bromst.
Listen Making Manic Dance Music, With Lasting Effects
April 5, 2009 – Electronica wizard Dan Deacon seeks meaningful pop, now scored for a 15-person live band.