“MEDIA RELEASE”

For immediate release: April 7, 2026

A Vancouver multi-instrumentalist artist to watch for, MiMc Music Awards Rising Star winner 23-year-old singer-songwriter and producer Danny Baylen is releasing, his latest single, “Die for You,” July 3rd, 2026.

The multi-awarded recording artist has already released over 10 past EPs, and his 2025 debut album, If She Stayed, winning the Shipyards Got Talent Competition.  Despite having only been in the music industry for three years, Danny has 60,000 followers on Tik Tok and has already reached 16,000 listens on Spotify.  Within two weeks, his third single had already reached 18,000 listens on Spotify. 

His style is a mish-mash of the 80s and 50s, driven by dreamy piano-heavy riffs, and crunch guitar, while mixing energetic upbeat with a raw rock edge.

Crafting emotionally driven indie pop and rock defined by distorted moody atmosphere that connects with listeners, his music lives in the space between late-night reflection and cinematic sound. He blends melodic hooks with a sense of honesty that feels both intimate and expansive.

At the core of Danny’s work is a commitment to authenticity. His songs explore love, regret, and the moments that quietly shape a person’s life, turning personal experiences into stories where listeners see themselves. With a sound that leans into emotion and ambiance, his music carries a reflective, melancholic edge while remaining accessible and memorable.

DANNY BAYLEN, “Say you need me”

About the artist: Danny Baylen is a 23 year old pop singer/songwriter/guitarist from Langley, British Columbia who has been releasing music since 2024.

About the record:  “Say you need me” is an ideal mix stylistically between young stars Sombr and Stephen Sanchez, both of whose music I enjoy immensely, as regular readers of this blog already know. Both artists could be called revivalists to a point, and Danny joins a group of male performers that also includes JVKE and Elliot James Reay. The song reminds me specifically of Sombr’s “We Never Dated” but what sets it apart, aside from Danny’s own lyrical style, is his impressive falsetto.  Danny’s other songs don’t follow the same bent so the similarity to “We Never Dated” is a one-off. “Say you need me” grabs you immediately and makes you want to hear it again.

Other comments: With songs like “Say you need me”, Danny is definitely on the right path to making a unique sound for himself.

Reviewed by: Bill Smith