Dan Deacon

As the New York bands that made the city so vibrant and exciting at the turn of the century broke apart into different side projects (The Strokes), released half -hearted records (Interpol), and fled the city all together (Karen O) we were left to wonder what had happened to all that potential. Read More

This album is non-assuming and gut wrenching at the same time, especially when listened to in the proper context. Read More

I'm not completely happy with this list. Read More

The beast that is 20JFG has always had one head with an abnormal taste for that which its other heads should conventional abhor. Read More

I know your taste in music seems to verve more towards the indie side of the spectrum, but COME ON, how can you not include The '59 Sound by The Gaslight Anthem? Read More

Have yourself a very mellow Christmas and a wonky new year with Allez Allez, who provide the final exclusive Clash DJ mix of 2009 – staying up right over the festive period and NYE. Read More

The director of the annual Troika Music Festival. Read More

As for My Favorite 50 Songs of 2009, I made a few rules for myself. Read More

A roly-poly dance guru in gigantic glasses and cartoon t-shirts, Dan Deacon turns electronic music's uber-seriousness on its head. Read More

Local music promoter Jerry Perry was apparently one of the lucky ones. Read More