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Supposedly Deerhunter’s Southstreet Seaport performance was the first time that the Atlanta-based band played without original guitarist Colin Mee, forcing lead singer Bradford Cox to strap on his six strings and make the best of it—but, were you in the tightly packed crowd that night, you would never know. Fans came out in droves to see the band perform one of the last Southstreet Seaport shows of the year. Deerhunter’s overall vibe was perfect for the balmy pier - as the sun set over the New York skyline they unleashed their post-punk shoegaze upon an adoring crowd. It’s clear that Deerhunter are the heirs apparents to first-generation no wave bands like Liars and Magik Markers, and, unlike Battles (for whom Deerhunter opened at the Seaport) they never slide into meandering, pseudo-intelligent mush. They’re just a good band playing good songs, which is somewhat hard to find these days. And, if we’re to believe the rumors, Mee has already rejoined Deerhunter on their merry way to legendary indie band status. It would be a shame to sit this one out.

~Text Cameron Cook and Film by Abbey Braden