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“Danny's gentle nature shines through, defined by his strikingly wonderful ears and a compassionate, expansive heart.”
Geir Luedy- Artist Manager (Aurora/Sigrid)
“It’s hard to say a bad thing about Danny. He really is the most personable, kind, thoughtful and hard working man in music. In our 7 years of working together, he has never put anything above being genuine and caring, approaching things from a compassionate perspective. His own talent for finding undiscovered talent and picking out those special songs is unparalleled. Danny is a proper gem and one of the good guys. You’d be hard to find another like Danny, he is real rare breed in this cut throat industry.”
Christy- Artist
“Danny was one of the best students I have ever taught - outstanding in group situations with a quiet but determined can do attitude and always willing to seeing a job/ task through to a successful conclusion. A real asset for any company smart enough to hire him”
Dennis Collopy- University Lecturer & Academic
“Working with Danny is an adventure… he slowly reads your soul until he sends you a song or opinion and you get a fright and think: was it me who came up with this idea, or did he get inside my head?
I feel like he knows me, knows exactly where I want to go and works so that I can do it in the best way possible.
Always very meticulous, respectful, detailed, succinct, careful with words, art and energy so that everyone feels heard, he organizes time with his elegance in the form of golden hair and funny humour.
Very few times in life will you hear him say that something doesn't work in any way, because he will give his opinion with the necessary care to make it clear that you know what is best for the song. He’s a gentleman and works as a team like no other, always very honest about his skills and things that can be useful to everyone's process, in addition to bringing a nice vibe and focus to every place he’s in.
He’s the best with summaries and with production and mix notes WOW! And how difficult that can be to do!
Whenever I have the opportunity to exchange ideas and conversations with him, I know that I will leave with many interesting things to apply to my art, as well as many super funny stories and reflections that I will make about how to express my heart. The dangerous thing is that you will always want him to be at the meetings, to bring clarity, speed, and a super relaxed energy. I can say that I work with someone who I am a fan of in front of the red curtains and backstage too. Behind an England heart full of elegance and chivalry, lives a man who dreams of changing the world with art. And he does it every day.
Alexia Evellyn: Artist
“Danny was my first A&R relationship, signing me to DECCA back in 2016. I was very new to the industry and even newer to my own artist project. The longer I spent working in the industry, the luckier I feel to have had Danny as the first person I got to work with as an artist. His empathic nature, passion for music, and dedication to his values makes Danny, 10 years on, the best A&R I’ve gotten to work with. I’ve come to completely trust his opinions because I know they come from a place of care, consideration and understanding; for me as a person as well as an artist. He always gave me space to grow, make mistakes and learn from them. I think in an age where artists, more than ever, are being forced to know who they are faster than ever, it is a radical, brave and vital ethos that Danny brings to the role of A&R. He is thorough, detailed and patient. He makes the job look like a craft, and often things made with craft last a lot longer. I’m proud to call him a friend, and hope our paths continue to cross professionally before I quit music and find a more sustainable career.”
Rhys Lewis- Artist
“Danny is well connected and extremely knowledgeable about the music industry and, maybe more importantly, he’s genuine, responsible, resourceful, and pleasant to work with. He’s made a massive impact on our visibility as a band and did so quickly. Working with Danny feels less like doing work and more like hanging out with a friend who knows his craft.”
Blackshape-Artist
“Our paths crossed a few years ago when Danny signed Girl Scout to Made Records. His immediate passion for the band and the potential he felt he and the label could unleash was proven by releasing the bands first two EPs. Without his support at the crucial stage of the band’s career, we’d be severals steps behind where the band currently lie'
Jonathan Morley- Artist Manager (Girl Scout/Coach Party)
