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Daniel Angelus is a multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and music producer – who creates, since 2007, melodramatic cinematic pop and rock. A self-described recluse, Daniel began making music after a difficult and traumatic childhood, using it as a form of therapy. What began as bedroom music has, since 2007, transformed into an incredible career. Daniel has performed live in the UK, Europe, and North America – building a dedicated following of his music projects. His sound is unique, built on “the frailties and wonderment of human life”. There’s real grit beneath the surface that clearly only comes from Angelus’ lived experience, and which translates into the fullness of the music – “it’s the colours of your mind; it’s the pictures lost in time." After quietly releasing his debut LP ‘Miracle Dark’ in 2016 after years of touring and gaining attention within the industry, Daniel then released ‘Wired for Heartbreak’ in February 2018 – and followers noticeably gathered. A powerful album with a strong narrative, both within each song and as a cohesive thread throughout, Wired for Heartbreak is a standalone work of musical art made in one bedroom. A beautifully constructed LP, every space is packed full of emotion but never crowded, and Daniel’s reverb-heavy vocals mesh in perfectly. Compared to David Bowie, after listening to the engrossing single ‘Reflection’ (a critical and audience success) it’s easy to hear why – but make no mistake, Daniel is his own artist. Daniel has been getting his music heard by more and more people across the world; ACT I was up first, released in April 2019 to positive critical acclaim, a shimmering and pounding collection of four post-punk tracks with themes of loneliness and anxiety on a backdrop of fast drums, catchy melodies, and vulnerable vocals. The follow-up album ACT II followed 14 months later, a dark and melancholic dream-pop record featuring a dreamy cover of U2's 'With or Without You' that once again caught the music world's attention. Daniel Angelus made his film music debut in 2021 crafting the award-winning soundtrack for indie film 'The Lights of Dawn' directed by multi-award-winning film director Sadie Duarte. Daniel Angelus also wrote the acclaimed soundtrack for sci-fi movie 'Mr Earth' for Amazon Prime Video in 2022.
2024 saw the release of the widely praised album ‘Seven Love Songs’ featuring the popular track ‘More Than You Love Me’, a gut-wrenching story of heartbreak through a shimmering pop anthem alongside the undoubtedly catchy track ‘Myth Calling’. This new album signalled a dramatic shift in songwriting and sonic sound by Daniel and captured the imagination of tens of thousands new fans worldwide. Angelus supported the impending release of ‘Seven Love Songs’ with a full UK tour in 2022 and 2023 performed in iconic venues including Manchester Academy.
In 2023 Angelus also launched a brand new metal music passion project named ‘von GOTHICA’. Debut single ‘Dreams’ drew positive and curious reviews from press. After a year long wait for more from the mysterious project, the follow up single ‘Tears’ was announced for November 2024.
(Bio: Hayley McKinney & John Lewdew)