Upset The Rhythm presents DAN DEACON

The art made by Baltimore artist Dan Deacon is about community and how to organize and inspire it. From founding a now well-known art collective (Wham City), to organizing and running an annually sold-out DIY music festival (Whartscape), to conceiving, planning and curating a massive 60 person/30 band tour (Baltimore Round Robin Tour), it’s clear to see that community and bringing people together is the major theme of his work.

Fusing together the growing intensity of his live performances with his background in electro-acoustic composition, the outcome is a collection of music that is intense and epic and at the same time down to earth and welcoming. Last album, 'Bromst' embodied the same energy and excitement as debut 'Spiderman of the Rings', however the craftsmanship and composition on 'Bromst 'have a wider scope and richer palette. The player piano, marimba, glockenspiel, vibraphone, live drums, winds and brass give 'Bromst' a much richer tone than his previous work. The intricate and complex parts, skillfully executed by the performers, are woven together into a rich, dense, noisy dance pop that has become Dan Deacon’s signature sound.

http://www.dandeacon.com/