It doesn’t take long to get a sense of what Dan Deacon is all about.  On his breakout album Spiderman of The Rings, Deacon’s hi-pitched, electro, one man dance party sucks you in and forces you to have fun.  Check this video if you need a visual.  That being said, Spiderman was a few years ago and Deacon is a two months away from releasing his next statement, Bromst.  Until now the album has been a mystery, but with today’s release of the Dan Deacon / Adventure Split 12″ we have our first album track “Get Older.”

The biggest departure Deacon offers on Bromst is a more ensembled cast of instruments.  Instead of just utilizing his tray of lo fi synths, he’s brought in acoustic instruments, drums, brass etc…  From “Get Older” it’s apparent that these additions have done nothing to tamper with the heart of a DD track, but have only created a fuller sonic experience.

Bromst will be released on March 24th and Dan Deacon will embark on yet another massive tour this Spring.  Check dates after the jump.

[stream] Dan Deacon - Get Older

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As you must all know by now, Merriweather Post Pavilion made its leaked debut on Christmas Day, and quickly became my #1 album of 2008.  Of course it will have to wait almost a year before it inevitable finds itself on everyone’s Best of 2009 lists, but it holds an honorary position in 08.  The most staggering statistic about Merriweather is that it’s Animal Collective’s eighth proper LP.  With multiple side projects and a steady diet of touring, it’s incredible that AC keeps the release pace they do.  Not to mention that each release is a wholly new sound and evolution from the prior release.

We’ll wait until the proper release date, before diving too much farther into Merriweather, but we wanted to make everyone aware of some upcoming tour dates.

LA Dates:

1-23-09 Henry Fonda Theatre

1-24-09 Troubadour

Remaining tour dates