Dan Smith is the lead singer, pianist, songwriter, and founder of band, Bastille.
Dan Smith began writing songs in secret as a teenager. He was encouraged to enter Leeds Bright Young Things 2007 where he placed as a finalist and was inspired to keep pursuing his dream:
Honest lyrics with a home grown Leeds feel give DAN SMITH a refreshing take on narrative pop. A classically trained pianist, he switches effortlessly from strong ballads to breezy reggae beats.
Dan cites a variety of inspirations on his music including David Lynch’s Twin Peaks and Regina Spektor, who he met as an aspiring musician:
I interviewed Regina Spektor for my student radio show. It was possibly the worst interview in history. I was so overwhelmed by talking to her that I didn’t know what to say. It was awful.
Dan described his early solo music as mostly inspired by her work:
My songs used to be significantly more bizarre. I used to play a big electric piano and a loop pedal. I was really into Regina Spektor and I liked her narrative lyrics that were quite off the wall. I used to layer things up and try and replicate what I’d been doing with my bedroom recordings.
Dan Smith's first album Before Bastille released on Sat Feb 07 2009.
The most popular album by Dan Smith's is Before Bastille
The most popular song by Dan Smith's is Keep Talking
Dan Smith's first song Keep Talking released on Thu Feb 07 2008.