Wikipedia
Dan Wilson is a singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and visual artist. His songwriting resume includes “Closing Time”, which he wrote for his band, Semisonic, “Not Ready to Make Nice” (co-written with the Dixie Chicks) and “Someone Like You” (co-written with Adele). He earned a Grammy nomination for “Closing Time” (Best Rock Song) and won Grammys for Song of the Year (“Not Ready to Make Nice” in 2007) and Album of the Year (which he won in 2012 as one of the producers of Adele’s 21).
In addition to being the leader of Semisonic, Wilson has released several solo recordings, including the 2017 release Re-Covered. He was also a member of the Minneapolis psychedelic rock band Trip Shakespeare.
Features & Reviews
January 17, 2020
The NY Times names Dan Wilson’s episode of “Song Exploder” in the What We’re Listening To section of their Morning Briefing – NY Times
January 15, 2020
Dan Wilson breaks down the process leading to the creation of Semisonic’s “Closing Time” – Song Exploder
November 26, 2019
The Story Behind The Song: Mondo Cozmo, “Come On” – American Songwriter
November 16, 2019
Dan Wilson Releases “Sunshine” For His Song of the Month – American Songwriter
October 31, 2019
Dan Wilson On Songwriting — And How He Comes Up With His Online Tips – MinnPost
July 29, 2019
Semisonic Prep First New Album In 18 Years, Thanks To Liam Gallagher – Stereogum
July 11, 2019
Dan Wilson Is Loving California, But Feeling Minnesotan As His Old Band Semisonic Returns – Star Tribune
June 27, 2019
Dan Wilson Is At His Literate Best On ‘A Modest Proposal’ – Clash UK
May 3, 2019
Rhye Goes Dark On Its New Single ‘Needed’ – NPR
April 25, 2019
Premiere: Dan Wilson, ‘The Rules’ – Forbes
February 14, 2019
Acclaimed Songwriter Dan Wilson Debuts New Track ‘Fly Safe’ – American Songwriter
October 30, 2018
Mike Posner Explains How and Impromptu Guitar Riff Inspired ‘Song About You’ – Billboard
September 27, 2018
Exclusive: Hear the new single from Semisonic frontman Dan Wilson – The AV Club
September 5, 2018
From Adele to Halsey, This Hitmaker Sees No ‘Closing Time’ – Forbes