bio

Daniel James is a producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, California. James has produced, recorded and written with and for numerous artists including Judah & The Lion (including the singles “Suit and Jacket,” “Over My Head,” “Why Did You Run” and “Pictures” feat. Kacey Musgraves), Hayley Williams (including the single “Dead Horse”), H.E.R., Rhys Lewis, Coin, Wild Cub, Oh Pep!, Night Beds, Halfnoise, Paramore, Joy Williams, Muddy Magnolias feat. John Legend, Mat Kearney, Mikky Ekko, Efterklang, Amiina and Chris Taylor (Grizzly Bear) among others. He has created music for the likes of Nike, Apple, ESPN, Xbox, Toyota, Hulu, The CW, Showtime, Disney+, ABC and MTV, as well as composed original music for various short films, Marie Kondo and more. The Nike campaign “You Can’t Stop Us” featuring his original song won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Commercial in 2021.

Outside of the studio, Daniel is also known to many as Canon Blue. Under that moniker, he has released multiple albums on the Brooklyn-based label Temporary Residence and has toured with artists such as Miike Snow, Foster The People, Poliça, Boxer Rebellion and Mutemath. Working in studios from Iceland to New Zealand, Nashville and Los Angeles, James brings a multigenre and versatile approach to each project drawing from influences around the world.

Management: Dave Hopper of Violet Hill.

To inquire about production, songwriting, composing or other potential projects, please email dave@violethillmgmt.com.