Daniel Maple

Daniel Maple is a Durham (England) based singer-songwriter, who officially began in late 2022. Known in his local scene for his solo career and involvement with rock band <a href="spotify:artist:3y8qqO1W8N75qT1pdxCIux" data-name="Pretty Velvet">Pretty Velvet</a>, he is no stranger to intense originality and integrity. Combining the nostalgic sounds of 70&#39;s folk culture with experimental melodies, Maple&#39;s songs present a social commentary to the times he finds himself in.

His new release “Stay For The New Year” is an enthralling single for the winter time displaying Daniel’s songwriting skills through an emotive performance. Influenced by the lyrical content of “Winter Song” by <a href="spotify:artist:4AgFg0hHythyklEs4t7XKt" data-name="Lindisfarne">Lindisfarne</a>, Maple drew influence from the same realm. He provides a secondary view to Christmas, observing those who struggle at this time of the year and humanising festive themes to illustrate the truth of December. The track was recorded naturally as a performance with the help of <a href="spotify:artist:6tBCChCyqP6xGV6fadK9nv" data-name="Barry Hyde">Barry Hyde</a> working his magic behind the desk.

The &#39;Four Walls&#39; EP marked a period of development for Daniel, showcasing his entrance into adulthood as a time for reflection, growth and adventure. The body of work draws influence from <a href="spotify:artist:3JulrApLVT81sb2HkfwMks" data-name="John Martyn">John Martyn</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:74ASZWbe4lXaubB36ztrGX" data-name="Bob Dylan">Bob Dylan</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2ySjYyLhcKzJFDult8UdYw" data-name="Jacob Slater">Jacob Slater</a> and local musician and friend <a href="spotify:artist:30yV4B7GJQ8CZ4T7i95l1F" data-name="India Arkin">India Arkin</a>.
Maple claims that these artists offered him a safety net for diving into the music he is currently writing and releasing.