Biography
- Genre & Feel: Indie-folk with Americana and Canadiana textures, celebrated for narrative lyricism and crowd-driven energy.
- Background: A Canadian songwriter and performer recognized for intimate storytelling that resonates across venues of all sizes.
- Awards & Recognition: 2024 Music Nova Scotia Folk/Roots Recording of the Year for Songs To Show Your Friends; Songwriter of the Year; Music Video of the Year for Sunshine; 2023 ECMAs nomination history.
Discography Highlights
- Back To The Country (2025, LHM Records) — a recent collection weaving together rootsy textures with contemporary storytelling.
- August, I'm Yours (2021, Canary Minor Music Group Inc.) — acclaimed early release that helped shape his identifiable voice.
- Selected Singles: "Hurt My Heart" (2025); "Landmine" (2024); "Find My Way To You" (Aug 11, 2023, feat. Darragh Jessome); "Sunshine" (Apr 28, 2023).
Upcoming Tour
- Canada-wide dates in 2025, with stops including:
- Ottawa — The Carleton, Apr 19, 2025
- Moncton — Empress Theatre, Oct 3, 2025
- Charlottetown — Trailside Music Hall, Oct 5, 2025; Tide & Boar event Oct 3, 2025
- Hamilton — Mills Hardware, Oct 22, 2025
- Calgary — King Eddy, Nov 14, 2025
- Cranbrook — Encore Brewing Co., Nov 18, 2025
- Penticton — The Hub On Martin, Nov 20, 2025
Socials and official pages
Venue and city context: Daniel James McFadyen tours across Canada, bringing intimate live performances to theatres, clubs, and festival stages—from Ottawa to Calgary and the Atlantic region. If you’re planning a night of storytelling, you’ll find a show that feels both close to home and expansive in its musical landscape.