DAnny McDermed
Hopefully dark, passionately soft, acoustic singer songwriter from Chicago, Illinois
Exploring themes of love, tragedy, shadow, meaning, and hope in both abstract and concrete forms brings Danny meaning in a world where a man with a 9 to 5 can bare the content of his soul in music he can call his own.
After Danny finished his schooling and started working as an engineer, he realized that he longed for music in his life again. Having started playing guitar, performing, and singing in 5th grade, he was faced with a decision in his adulthood on whether to rekindle his use of the electric guitar, or step into a new venture.
For Danny, the acoustic guitar became the center of his reignited love and journey into music. By drawing inspiration from his Van Halen electric guitar roots, fascination with EDM, Japanese City Pop, anime melodies, and the songwriting of John Mayer, Hozier, Alice in Chains, The Police, and Bon Iver, Danny has attempted to express what he hopes to be something that sounds like himself.
about
Latest Release - “And THE ANGEL OF DEATH”
“And The Angel of Death” is Danny McDermed’s third project and it covers songs that were inspired by a car accident that Danny found himself in. While more somber and on the darker side, this collection of songs serves as a reflection of Danny’s past darker moments.
Highlights
Debut song “Raydia” tells the story of longing for freedom when trapped by the confines of external expectations
Next project “The Dragonaut” details the development of Danny’ values and personality as he moves forward from a darker period of his life.
Recently performed as an opener at Lincoln Hall, The Cubby Bear, and Beat Kitchen in Chicago, Illinois
