Birth name Daniel Rossen Labels Warp, 4AD Role Instrumentalist | Genres Indie rock Name Daniel Rossen | |
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Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, banjo, cello, bass guitar, drums Albums Profiles | ||
Daniel Rossen
Daniel Raphael Rossen (born August 5, 1982) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the indie rock band Grizzly Bear, with whom he has recorded three studio albums. Rossen is also a member of Department of Eagles, and released a solo EP, Silent Hour/Golden Mile, in 2012.
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Daniel Rossen
Biography
Originally from Los Angeles, Rossen moved to attend New York University. As a student at the university, Rossen formed Department of Eagles with roommate Fred Nicolaus in 2001. The duo then released two 7" singles and an album, The Whitey on the Moon UK, on Isota Records. About Department of Eagles early recordings, Rossen explains:
Rossen concurrently went on to join Grizzly Bear in 2005. He joined the group for their second album, Yellow House. On joining Grizzly Bear, Rossen notes:
Department of Eagles released their second record In Ear Park in October 2008. The album featured Chris Taylor and Christopher Bear of Grizzly Bear, and was dedicated to Rossen's late father.
In 2012, Rossen released a solo EP, Silent Hour/Golden Mile.
EP(s)
Family
Rossen is the grandchild of film director Robert Rossen, who directed the Oscar-winning Paul Newman drama The Hustler, and the original All the King's Men.
Songs
Slow Life
Two Weeks
Silent Song
Yet Again
No One Does It Like You
Will Calls
Ready - Able
Foreground
Sleeping Ute
Knife
While You Wait for the Others
Easier
Cheerleader
Golden Mile
I Live With You
Sailing by Night
Little Brother
He Hit Me
Speak in Rounds
On a Neck - on a Spit
In Ear Park
Gun-Shy
Shift
Service Bell
Half Gate
A Simple Answer
All We Ask
Deep Sea Diver
Phantom Other
Saint Nothing
Adelma
Ghost in Summer Clothes