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May 01, 2009 By Michele Yamamoto Web Exclusive

As if this year’s All Tomorrow’s Parties (ATP) Festival in New York weren’t enough of a draw with co-curation being handled by The Flaming Lips, ATP has gone ahead and announced new acts for the 2009 lineup. Recent additions include Iron & Wine, Deerhunter, Boss Hog, and Bridezilla.

Friday will be feature The Jesus Lizard, Iron & Wine, The Feelies, Suicide, and The Drones, with the entire evening being closed out by comedian David Cross

Saturday boasts Animal Collective as headliner following Panda Bear, Deerhunter, Boss Hog, Bridezilla, and the previously announced acts such as Autolux, Akron/Family, and Sleepy Sun.

For Sunday, expect exclusive special shows from all of the acts. The Boredoms are slated to continue their Boredrum series in which 9 drummers will take to the stage. No Age will perform an entire Husker Du LP. Deerhoof will have Martha Colburn providing special visuals. And Caribou will perform with a four-piece horn section, four drummers, a choir, and special guests.

Criterion will be hosting the cinema for the weekend.

(www.atpfestival.com)