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.
Press & Podcasts
November 2, 2023
Semisonic – “Little Bit of Sun” Album Review – Under the Radar
November 2, 2023
October 31, 2023
October 30, 2023
September 12, 2023
Semisonic – “Out Of The Dirt” (Feat. Jason Isbell) – Stereogum
August 1, 2023
Re-Opening Time: Semisonic Plot First Album in Over 20 Years, ‘Little Bit of Sun’ – Rollingstone
August 1, 2023
June 6, 2023
June 5, 2023
Semisonic Releases Two New Songs As Co-Headlining Tour Circles Back to Minnesota – Star Tribune
June 5, 2023
Semisonic: “Little Bit Of Sun” & “Grow Your Own” – Stereogum
June 1, 2023
Dan Wilson & Semisonic Co-Headline the “Last Summer on Earth Tour” – Columbus Underground
February 15, 2023
Episode 406: Dan Wilson – The Hustle Podcast
January 26, 2023
Review: Reopening time for Semisonic begins with intimate Icehouse gig before First Ave shows
November 28, 2022
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
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
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 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
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