American electronic composer and performer from Baltimore, active since the mid-2000s. Known for albums that blend electronics, orchestral textures and pop sensibilities.

Known publicly for blending electronic production with orchestral and pop elements; notable albums include Spiderman of the Rings, Bromst, Gliss Riffer and Mystic Familiar. Associated with cinematic textures and energetic live performances.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Dan Deacon's blend of experimental electronics, minimalism and childlike cartoon motifs. Bromst is described as a matured, simplified compendium of avant-garde pop; Mystic Familiar explores existential themes and fragile beauty. Both reviews are favorable and highlight cinematic crescendos and textured instrumentation.

For:Listeners of experimental electronic, avant-pop and minimalism; fans of textured, cinematic electronic music.

 And simplification is the guiding spirit of Dan Deacon, who even dedicated an album to the States about a dozen years ago, with that face that somewhat resembles the university nerd friend perpetually off course but with three programming languages on his back, a fixation for open source, and a hint of healthy predisposition to brute force attacks.

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 His musical art is transformative and convulsive.

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