I just wanted to make a record that wasn't escapism. Like, I didn't want to write another record that was devoid of meaningful content.

He was accompanied by various acts including Nuclear Power Pants. May 29 2009: featured on American Public Media's Sound Opinions. April 5 2009: featured on National Public Radio's All Things Considered.

Deacon is renowned for his live shows where large-scale audience participation and interaction is often a major element of the performance. Dan Deacon (born August 28 1981) is an American composer and electronic musician based out of Baltimore Maryland.