“good night deervale, moorpark, tujunga” out now!

I’m very happy to tell you that I’ve just released an EP of the first tracks from my upcoming instrumental album good night, los angeles.

The EP is called good night deervale, moorpark, tujunga,

The album was born from a weekly artistic practice: late Sunday nights when everyone was asleep, I would sit down at the piano and make up a simple, melodic instrumental piece of music on the spot. Then I’d share it on Instagram with the caption #goodnightlosangeles. I ended up making nearly 200 of these songs. 

The songs were like late-night improvised lullabies. It was a calming and meditative practice for me to make them – and when I posted them online, people told me again and again that they themselves found the melodies calming and meditative. A lot of listeners asked me If I would make a playlist of them. 

So late last year, I compiled my favorites into an album for a January release. Then the wildfires hit my town. For a time I hesitated. I didn’t want to appear tone-deaf – especially given the album’s title. But now I can’t help wanting to move forward and share this music with you. 

I’m from Minneapolis, but I’ve lived here in LA since 2010 and good night, los angeles is a love letter to my adopted city. I want to dedicate it to the musical community I’ve become a part of here, and to anyone who needs a late-night improvised lullaby to calm their heart and transport them to the peace of those quiet nights here in LA.
– Dan

Stream/Buy, “good night deervale, moorpark, tujunga” now!