L.A.-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Daniel Corey is a well-rounded artist who has tried his hand at many different artistic disciplines, all of which have led to the upcoming release of his premiere single, “Nearsighted.”
For years, Daniel has operated under the name of his alter ego, DangerKatt, writing comic series that have been published by powerhouse publisher Image Comics, screenplays that have netted 35 first-place awards from festivals all over the world, and an award-winning conceptual photo series, “Map of the World.” In addition to these pursuits, Daniel has been recognized as an innovator who created some of the earliest explorations of Augmented Reality in comics, and was ranked #2 on Onalytica’s Top 100 VR Influencer list for his role in collaborating with Transmedia Entertainment to produce one of the first VR comic books. In the midst of all of this, Daniel has spent years honing his craft as a musician.
Growing up in the South, Daniel received a solid grounding in church music, and would go on to study classical piano, modern voice, and rock guitar. In addition to his love of gospel artists like Russ Taff and Phil Keaggy, Daniel found his sort of “sonic home” by listening to artists like U2, Sting, Peter Gabriel, REM, Daniel Lanois, Paul Simon, Seal, Dave Matthews, and Elbow. Finding himself particularly fascinated by the finger-style and dynamics of Daniel Lanois’ guitar playing, Daniel developed his own unique acoustic style that seamlessly combines finger-picking, tapping, and strumming that uses an economy of movement to create a large wave of sound.
“Nearsighted” is a unique song that brings a retro-70s Americana vibe akin to Paul Simon, while delivering a contemporary message about the nature of disappointment and heartbreak in a post-pandemic world. “Personally, for myself, I have always wanted to create art in many different media, but music has always been the core thing in my life,” Daniel says. “I initially created DangerKatt as an umbrella for all of my artistic pursuits. Every artist wants to have a singular voice, after all. It really all came together when I started with ‘Map of the World,’ which explores human eyes and motivation in extreme close-up. ‘Nearsighted’ is a song about vision and direction in life. The futuristic visuals combined with the retro vibe of the music make a sort of ‘Cyber-Americana’ that has been driving my output for the past several years.”
Daniel credits much of the success of the “Nearsighted” to his producers, Alexx Calise and Dennis Morehouse, who themselves comprise the internationally successful modern rock duo, Batfarm. Daniel says: “Alexx and Den are very gifted as musicians, songwriters and producers, and I particularly love that they also have a streak of retro sensibility that merges with their own specific take on futurism. They express themselves on stage, in the studio, as well as through satirical visuals and videos that feed their brand and communicate their message. Working with them was a no-brainer, and an excellent fit. I am blessed to know them.”
“Nearsighted” is now on all streaming platforms, as well as iTunes. Expect more music from Daniel soon, and be on the lookout for his upcoming “Map of the World” photo book, which will be available later this year.
Learn more about Daniel Corey via:
https://www.facebook.com/dangerkattworld
https://www.instagram.com/thedangerkatt/
https://www.youtube.com/user/danielcorey1
https://twitter.com/dangerkatt
For inquiries, contact publicist Alexx Calise:
AlexxCalise.net
YouTube.com/AlexxCaliseMusic