DAnny McDermed
Hopefully dark, passionately soft, acoustic singer songwriter from Chicago, Illinois
Exploring themes of love, tragedy, shadow, meaning, and hope in both deep and surface forms are now what 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, and 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 - “IN Hiding”
“In Hiding” is Danny McDermed’s first project and it describes his effort to break out of his long standing depression. To come out of hiding and bare his passion for music to the world.
Highlights
Debut song “Raydia” tells the story of longing for freedom when trapped by the confines of external expectations
Next EP “And Vivian” details the nourishing bond Danny has developed with his guitar “Vivian” and it centers around more guitar driven songwriting
Recently performed as an opener at Lincoln Hall and The Cubby Bear in Chicago, Illinois
