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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.

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November 28, 2022

Dan Wilson – Blamo! Podcast

October 19, 2022

DetoxPod 122: Dan Wilson (Songwriter/Musician)

October 11, 2022

Semisonic’s Dan Wilson – Songwriting With Kings (Carole), Queens (Adele), and Legends (John)

October 2, 2022

Comedy Bang Bang – #778 Celebrity Auction List

September 21, 2022

MPLS St Paul – Local Albums to Hear This Fall

July 18, 2022

Stereogum – Dan Wilson – “On The Floor” (Perfume Genius Cover)

July 18, 2022

Cool Hunting – DAN WILSON: ON THE FLOOR (PERFUME GENIUS COVER)

July 18, 2022

Under The Radar – Dan Wilson of Semisonic Announces New EP, Shares Cover of Perfume Genius’ “On the Floor.”Dancing on the Moon Due Out September 15

November 23, 2021
The 2021 Gift Guide for Music Lovers

November 11, 2021
Interview: Dan Wilson of Semisonic on his songwriting breakthroughs

November 9, 2021
Mikski Announces New Album Laurel Hell, Shares New Song “The Only Heartbreaker”: Listen

November 9, 2021
Mitski – “The Only Heartbreaker”

October 20, 2021
Lighting Bugs: Conversations with Ben Folds – A Lightning Bugs Live Event with Dan Wilson

October 5, 2021
Storytime with Seth Rogan – EP1: Glorious Basterds

October 1, 2021
Go Fact Yourself Podcast – Ep. 93: Bridger Winegar & Ginny Hogan

September 29, 2021
The Bottle Rocket Company: A Podcast by Briston Maroney – Dan Wilson 

September 12, 2021
The Dan Wilson School of Rock

June 1, 2021
The Moment with Brian Koppelman Podcast – Dan Wilson 06/01/21

May 20, 2021
May Your Song Always Be Sung: A Virtual Celebration of Bob Dylan for his 80th Birthday – Outpost in the Burbs

April 13, 2021
Switched On Pop – 5 Rules of Great Songwriting Collabs, According to Teddy Geiger and Semisonic’s Dan Wilson

March 12, 2021
The Working Songwriter Podcast – Dan Wilson

January 21, 2021
My Favorite Album Podcast – Dan Wilson on Joni Mitchell ‘Hejira’ (1976)

January 12, 2021
CBC Q – Dan Wilson

January 5, 2021
Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters – Ep. 157 – Dan Wilson (“Someone Like You”)

January 4, 2021
Sending Signals podcast – Dan Wilson (Semisonic, Adele)

December 22, 2020
Dan Wilson on Gone in 30 Minutes Ep 16

December 15, 2020
Dan Wilson | The First Cut

December 15, 2020
12 great last-minute holiday gifts: Music and music books

November 29, 2020
15 holiday gifts for music lovers: Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan and more

November 5, 2020
Dan Wilson on the Lefsetz Letter podcast with Bob Lefsetz

October 6, 2020
Entertainment Weekly: Opening Time: Dan Wilson on the Return of Semisonic and Writing Hits for Adele and The Chicks

September 18, 2020
AV Club inlcudes Semisonic in their “5 New Release We Love” round-up

September 17, 2020
Minneapolis Star Tribune: After 19 Years, Semisonic Returns Right On Time with “You’re Not Alone”

September 16, 2020
Grammy.com: Dan Wilson on Semisonic’s Return, Why Preachy Songs Suck & The “Capitalist Insanity” of Cashing in on Covid-19

September 16, 2020
MPR News: Dan Wilson on Songwriting, Vulnerability and New Semisonic Music

September 2, 2020
AV Club inlcudes Semisonic in their “21 Albums We Can’t Wait to Hear” round-up

September 1, 2020
American Songwriter: Re-opening Time: Dan Wilson Talks About New Semisonic Music After Almost 20 Years

June 26, 2020
Consequence Of Sound: Semisonic Share First New Song In Nearly 20 Years “You’re Not Alone”

June 26, 2020
Rolling Stone: Semisonic Announce Old-School Reunion EP ‘You’re Not Alone’

March 22, 2020
The NY Times recommends the “Song Exploder” episode featuring Dan Wilson talking about Semisoni hit “Closing Time” on their Podcast Playlist To Help Distract You (For The Most Part) 

March 21, 2020
New Dan Wilson single, “Red Light”, added to Atwood Magazine’s Weekly Roundup

March 20, 2020
Entertainment Weekly includes new Dan Wilson single, “Red Light”, in their Friday Five

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

November 8, 2018
Dan Wilson on the Double Meaning in Semisonic’s ‘Closing Time’ & Writing Hits for Others, Plus Wilson Debuts New Song ‘Uncanny Valley’ – Billboard

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

 

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