Apr 21, 2021 By Mark Redfern

Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Japanese Breakfast and HAIM on the two covers and is another edition of The Protest Issue, which examines the intersection of music and politics and features musicians photographed with protest signs of their own making. More

Jan 12, 2021 By Christopher Roberts

Future Islands released a new album, As Long As You Are, last fall via 4AD. Last night they were the musical guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers, in which they performed the album’s “Plastic Beach.” They have also shared a nine-minute remix of “For Sure” by Dan Deacon (who is also based in Baltimore). More

Jan 31, 2020 By Christopher Roberts

Destroyer (the project of Dan Bejar) has released a new album, Have We Met, today via Merge and it’s our Album of the Week. Find more info on the album below. Below that are streams of other notable albums and EPs released today: TORRES, Frances Quinlan, Wild Nothing, Dan Deacon, Drive-By Truckers, POLIÇA, and Squirrel Flower. More

Jan 31, 2020 By Christopher Roberts

Dan Deacon has released a new album, Mystic Familiar, today via Domino. Now that the album is out, you can stream the whole thing below. Also below are Deacon’s upcoming tour dates.

Jan 17, 2020 By Christopher Roberts

Welcome to the second Songs of the Week of 2020. It was a very strong week for new songs, especially as a slew of notable new albums were announced this week. More

Jan 13, 2020 By Christopher Roberts

Dan Deacon is releasing a new album, Mystic Familiar, on January 31 via Domino. Now he has shared another song from the album, “Become a Mountain,” via a video for the track. More

Nov 01, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

Welcome to another Songs of the Week. It was another light week, in terms of compelling new songs this week. Hence, just like last week’s list and the week before, we only have a Top 8 again, instead of a Top 10. More

Oct 29, 2019 By Christopher Roberts

Dan Deacon has announced a new album, Mystic Familiar, and shared its first single, “Sat By a Tree,” via a video for the track. He’s also announced some new tour dates. More

Sep 18, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Iceland’s Sigur Rós previously announced Norður og Niður, a new festival at Reykjavik’s Harpa venue from December 27 - 31. The band will perform four shows in Harpa’s main hall, Eldborg (which has a capacity of only 1,500 per show), on December 27, 28, 29, and 30. More

Jan 17, 2017 By Christopher Roberts

Iceland’s Sigur Rós are performing three concerts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic on April 13, 14, and 15. Now they have announced that some notable musicians will be providing guest string arrangements for the shows: Dan Deacon, Owen Pallett, Anna Meredith, and Nico Muhly will all be taking part. More

Sep 07, 2016 By Christopher Roberts

Dan Deacon has shared a video for a brand new song entitled “Change Your Life.” It’s a song he’s been performing live for awhile and fittingly the Ben O’Brien-directed video was filmed over the course of Deacon’s 2015 tour for last year’s Gliss Riffer album. Part of the song first appeared on the Adult Swim show Off the Air and the track is available to download via iTunes and stream on all platforms now. More

Jun 24, 2015 By Julia Underwood

From June 19-21, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands hosted the third edition of Best Kept Secret. More

Jun 15, 2015 By Christopher Roberts

Dan Deacon has shared a video for “Meme Generator” and an accompanying interactive game. Monica Mirabile directed the video. The genesis for it comes from an earlier collaboration between Deacon and Mirabile on a performance art piece with the choreography group FLUCT. More

Jun 08, 2015 By Christopher Roberts

As we previously reported last week, Future Islands have special plans for their 1,000th show. It’ll take place July 26 in Carrboro, NC at Carrboro Town Commons (301 W Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510). More

May 21, 2015 By Christopher Roberts

Death Cab for Cutie’s latest album, Kintsugi, is a more straightforward affair production wise when compared to the band’s underrated last album (2011’s Codes and Keys). More

Mar 24, 2015 By Mike Hilleary

Dan Deacon has premiered a brand new music video featuring his Gliss Riffer single “When I Was Done Dying.” More

Feb 11, 2015 By Laura Studarus

Dan Deacon’s new single “Learning to Relax” is a colorful cartoon-like onslaught. More

Dec 11, 2014 By Laura Studarus

The video for new Dan Deacon cut “Feel the Lightning” features some living room furniture getting it on. More

Dec 09, 2014 By Mike Hilleary

Dan Deacon has announced the forthcoming release of his next album in a brand new teaser video. More

Jun 21, 2014 By Laura Studarus

We’re in Canada enjoying the masses of bands that have poured into Calgary for the eight annual edition of Sled Island. More

Jun 12, 2014 By Laura Studarus

More Dan Deacon tour dates you say? More

Oct 24, 2013 By Laura Studarus

A stable of impressive musicians have teamed up for an ambitious, two-part international outreach album in aid of Dalit “untouchable” children in southeast India. More

Jul 17, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

Apparently even the world of indie music is unable to escape the bizarre self-sexualization of former teen pop star Miley Cyrus, as electro artist Dan Deacon has produced his own remix of the artist’s summer anthem “We Can’t Stop.” More

Jul 03, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

Last year electro-pop artist Dan Deacon released America, the Baltimore native’s own personal exploration of the country’s expansive geogrpraphy and politics. More

Apr 29, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

Dan Deacon has premiered a new interactive music video for this Record Store Day single “Konono Ripoff Nº1.” More

Apr 06, 2013 By Julia Underwood

Last night, Dan Deacon brought his dance party/live show to The Natural History Museum in Los Angeles, CA. More

Apr 04, 2013 By Laura Studarus

On April 20, Dan Deacon will release a new seven-inch called “Konono Ripoff No. 1.” More

Mar 08, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

Anyone that’s ever taken part in Tony Horton’s P90X workout series knows how much it kicks your butt. More

Mar 04, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

Currently touring North America with Animal Collective, electronic savant Dan Deacon has announced that he will release a lmited 7’’ of his single “Konono Ripoff No. 1.” More

Jan 17, 2013 By Laura Studarus

Dan Deacon’s new video for America cut Gilford Avenue Bridge is a picture of life on the open road—coupled with the frenetic craziness that is Deacon’s live shows. More

Jan 14, 2013 By Mike Hilleary

Animal Collective have announced that they will hit the road alongside fellow experimentalist Dan Deacon for a series of North American shows this spring. More

Dec 14, 2012 By Mike Hilleary

Last night Dan Deacon made his national television debut last night, where the electro-pop artist performed his America track “True Thrush” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! More

Dec 04, 2012 By Laura Studarus

Protest Issue cover artist Dan Deacon recently got a bit crazy at the mixing desk. More

Nov 06, 2012 By Mike Hilleary

Currently on the road supporting his latest LP America, Dan Deacon has announced that 100% of the profits from his upcoming shows at Williamsburg Hall of Music and the Bowery Ballroom will be donated to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, with 50% going to Occupy Sandy and 50% to the Red Cross. More

Oct 23, 2012 By Christopher Roberts

Under the Radar magazine’s Protest Auction ends in one hour at 2:00 p.m. EST. The auction features all of the autographed protest signs created by musicians for the magazine’s The Protest Issue, which is on newsstands now. All profits will go to the War Child charity. Musicians who are taking part include Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, The Drums, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, Tom Morello, Liars, Matthew Dear, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Menomena, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, Reggie Watts, Youth Lagoon, Zola Jesus, and many others. More

Oct 22, 2012 By Christopher Roberts

Under the Radar magazine’s Protest Auction ends tomorrow, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. EST. The auction features all of the autographed protest signs created by musicians for the magazine’s The Protest Issue, which is on newsstands now. All profits will go to the War Child charity. Musicians who are taking part include Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, The Drums, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, Tom Morello, Liars, Matthew Dear, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Menomena, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, Reggie Watts, Youth Lagoon, Zola Jesus, and many others. More

Oct 21, 2012 By Christopher Roberts

Under the Radar magazine’s Protest Auction is now on and ends Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. EST. The auction features all of the autographed protest signs created by musicians for the magazine’s The Protest Issue, which is on newsstands now. All profits will go to the War Child charity. Musicians who are taking part include Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, The Drums, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, Tom Morello, Liars, Matthew Dear, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Menomena, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, Reggie Watts, Youth Lagoon, Zola Jesus, and many others.

Oct 19, 2012 By Laura Studarus

Just a reminder that the not-to-be-missed digital version of Under the Radar’s The Protest Issue includes all the same articles that appear in the printed version—plus 132 extra pages of editorial content not found in the print edition. Included are extra interviews with Andrew Bird, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Dan Deacon, Death Cab for Cutie, Dinosaur Jr., The Drums, EMA, Richard Hawley, Fucked Up, Liars, Bob Mould, Tom Morello, The New Pornographers, Okkervil River, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, JD Samson of Le Tigre and Men, Tegan and Sara, and more. More

Oct 16, 2012 By Christopher Roberts

Under the Radar magazine’s Protest Auction starts NOW!. The auction features all of the autographed protest signs created by musicians for the magazine’s The Protest Issue, which is on newsstands now. All profits will go to the War Child charity. Musicians who are taking part include Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, The Drums, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, Tom Morello, Liars, Matthew Dear, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Menomena, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, Reggie Watts, Youth Lagoon, Zola Jesus, and many others. More

Oct 15, 2012 By Christopher Roberts

Under the Radar magazine’s Protest Auction starts tomorrow at 2 p.m. EST. The auction features all of the autographed protest signs created by musicians for the magazine’s The Protest Issue, which is on newsstands now. All profits will go to the War Child charity. Musicians who are taking part include Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, The Drums, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, Tom Morello, Liars, Matthew Dear, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Menomena, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, Reggie Watts, Youth Lagoon, Zola Jesus, and many others. More

Oct 01, 2012 By Laura Studarus

Need a little auditory accompaniment while reading Under the Radar’s Protest Issue featuring Dan Deacon and Tegan and Sara? More

Sep 10, 2012 By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus

Under the Radar is pleased to share our election year Protest Issue for 2012, on newsstands now, featuring two covers with Dan Deacon and Tegan and Sara. More

Aug 29, 2012 By Mike Hilleary

Electronic-pop artist (and current Under the Radar cover artist) Dan Deacon is currently out traveling the great U.S. of A (and abroad) supporting his most recent album America. More

Aug 23, 2012 By Christopher Roberts

Under the Radar is pleased to share our election year Protest Issue for 2012, on newsstands next week, featuring two covers with Dan Deacon and Tegan and Sara. The issue features major stories on the music of Occupy and Gay musicians talking about current Queer issues. The issue is now available to buy in the digital/iPad format here. More

Aug 20, 2012 By Mike Hilleary

Electro-pop songwriter Dan Deacon is scheduled to release his new album America on Aug. 28. More

Jul 18, 2012 By Mike Hilleary

Leading up to the arrival of his new album America, electro-pop artist Dan Deacon has premiered a fittingly fun music video for the record’s lead single “True Thrush.” More

Jul 10, 2012 By Mike Hilleary

Due to release his fothcoming new album America this August, electro-pop maven Dan Deacon has premiered yet another new track from the effort called “True Thrush.” More

Jun 14, 2012 By Laura Studarus

Dan Deacon just unveiled the artwork for his forthcoming album America (due out August 28). And hey, what do you know? It features both purple mountains and amber waves of grain!

May 31, 2012 By Mike Hilleary

Baltimore-based electronic-pop artist Dan Deacon has announced the forthcoming release of his new album America. More

Mar 29, 2012 By Wendy Lynch Redfern

Check out more photos from SXSW 2012 events on Wednesday, March 14th including shots of Dan Deacon, Sharon Van Etten, Zola Jesus, Purity Ring, Kindness, Prince Rama, and Choir of Young Believers. More

Mar 15, 2012 By Laura Studarus

SXSW starts with a hug. And—if you’re very lucky—a kiss. Sure it’s a music conference, a place where new bands head to earn their buzz, established bands visit to hock their wares, and everyone goes to practice the age-old art of FOMO. But before all that “work,” friends, co-workers, band members, and publicists start it all off with a squeeze. We may whine about the long hours, the endless schedules, and all forms of “work” (again with the quotation marks) but don’t let our kvetching fool you—this is summer camp for the music industry. More

Mar 12, 2012 By Laura Studarus

Under the Radar’s Winter (March/April) Issue will be hitting the stands soon. The issue features an In the Studio 2012 themed cover with the frontmen of three notable acts set to release new albums later this year—Dirty Projectors’ Dave Longstreth, Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste, and Twin Shadow’s George Lewis Jr. The issue also features interviews with Air, Bear in Heaven, Best Coast, Andrew Bird, Chairlift, Dan Deacon, First Aid Kit, Grimes, of Montreal, Frankie Rose, Spiritualized, Tame Impala, Tegan and Sara, and much more. More

Nov 04, 2011 By Laura Studarus

Experimental, rainbow pop madman Dan Deacon is heading over to Domino Records for the release of his next album—due out some time in 2012. He’s also currently on tour. More

Oct 28, 2011 By Laura Studarus

In case She & Him’s Christmas project wasn’t enough to get you in the holiday spirit, on December 6, Carpark Records plans to release a free Christmas album. More

Sep 21, 2011 By Natasha Moningka

Last week Dan Deacon reissued two of his earlier albums, Meetle Mice and Silly Hat Vs. Eagle Hat, on double LP via Carpark Records. Carpark will also be reissuing Spiderman of the Rings on vinyl in October. More

May 11, 2011 By Laura Studarus

No-holds-barred performer Dan Deacon, has embarked on another all-or-nothing endeavor—film production. We have the short film in full. More

Dec 13, 2010 By Lauren Barbato

New York City’s Merkin Concert Hall has teamed up with New Amsterdam Records for the 2011 Ecstatic Music Festival, a three-month-long series of concerts showcasing more than 150 composers, songwriters and performers. More

Dec 10, 2010 By Laura Studarus

For Under the Radar’s 8th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2010. Pick up a copy of Under the Radar’s Year End issue for interviews with: The Antlers, Bon Iver, Caribou, Club 8, Delphic, Rose Elinor Dougall, Gayngs, Hot Chip, Lost in the Trees, Love is All, The Love Language, Mogwai, of Montreal, Okkervil River, Yoko Ono, Owen Pallett, Plants and Animals, Mark Ronson, Superchunk, Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Sharon Van Etten, and Vivian Girls. Today we posted web exclusive surveys with Crystal Stilts, The Morning Benders, and Dan Deacon. More

Sep 25, 2009 By Kyle Lemmon

Wham City maven/Day-Glo electro mastermind Dan Deacon is heading back out on the road next week with Baltimore BFFs Nuclear Power Pants. And yes, they’ll be traveling in again in that good-for-the-environment veggie oil bus. (Fans that give up some spare veggie oil get in free to the shows again). The complete tour dates are listed below. To celebrate the fall trek, Post Typography designed a gonzo new poster for Deacon. Fans who want to win glorious prizes must ID all of the 243 cartoon characters portrayed within the poster. More

Dec 10, 2010 By Laura Studarus

For Under the Radar’s 8th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2010. Pick up a copy of Under the Radar’s Year End issue for interviews with: The Antlers, Bon Iver, Caribou, Club 8, Delphic, Rose Elinor Dougall, Gayngs, Hot Chip, Lost in the Trees, Love is All, The Love Language, Mogwai, of Montreal, Okkervil River, Yoko Ono, Owen Pallett, Plants and Animals, Mark Ronson, Superchunk, Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Sharon Van Etten, and Vivian Girls. Here’s a survey from Dan Deacon. More

Mar 10, 2015 By S. P. Halliday

The following is from a real transcript I found in a back alley in Van Nuys behind Happy Hug Liquor. More

Feb 23, 2015 By Billy Hamilton

Dan Deacon doesn’t do things by halves. The Baltimore-based electro producer has spent a career throwing himself into grey-matter clattering sonic spectrums that sound like they’ve been rewired by some madcap genius inventor. A half-assed Dan Deacon record simply doesn’t exist. Neither does a dull one. More

Jun 26, 2014 By Laura Studarus

It was raining. I took refuge at a show featuring three beautiful weirdoes:Renny Wilson, B.A. Johnston, and Dan Deacon. More

Sep 21, 2012 By Cody Ray Shafer

Being at a Dan Deacon concert is like being at a kid’s birthday party made for adults. Only instead of a clown making balloon animals, the crowd is treated to a bearded man with oversized glasses screaming voice modulated squeals into a microphone while shaking his hand in front of him like he’s flicking water into someone’s face. More

Aug 24, 2012 By Kyle Lemmon

Fans of Dan Deacon’s minimalism-gone-maximum electronic music were possibly puzzled when he stated that his latest opus would be his “protest album.” The guy that once titled his songs “Woody Woodpecker” or “Lion With a Shark’s Head” isn’t generally too keen on remonstration. America‘s existence is not without precedence, though. More

Mar 19, 2012 By Laura Studarus

SXSW starts with a hug. And—if you’re very lucky—a kiss. Sure it’s a music conference, a place where new bands head to earn their buzz, established bands visit to hock their wares, and everyone goes to practice the age-old art of FOMO. But before all that “work,” friends, co-workers, band members, and publicists start it all off with a squeeze. We may whine about the long hours, the endless schedules, and all forms of “work” (again with the quotation marks) but don’t let our kvetching fool you—this is summer camp for the music industry. More

Apr 07, 2009 By Paul Bullock

Wham City warrior Dan Deacon comes at us with Bromst, his first full-length since 2007’s Spiderman of the Rings and, boy, is it a doozy. This time he loses some of the surgical precision of his earlier work, opting for a more natural approach. More