Dagan Harding
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2015 | SELF | AFM
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“Dagan Harding has compiled together a new solo offering that draws deep from his past work but manages to capture a whole new brand of magic. On Best Times the guitars still chime as sharp as ever, while the vocals, combined with lyrics that are often introspective and wryly poetic, contain elements of maturity. Thankfully, Harding hasn’t lost an ounce of wonder.” Chris Morin, Ominocity - Ominocity Magazine
“Featured on the seven-song set are spritely indie rock songs like ‘Naked Eye’ and ‘Pretty Expert’, which are packed with bright and buzzy guitars and Harding's sweet and squeaky vocals. “ Gregory Adams, Album Stream - Exclaim! - Exclaim!
“The resulting eclectic and hook-laden tracks are reminiscent of At the Drive-In’s chaos and poetry mashed with The Rolling Stones’ form and flair. It’s all about conflict.” Devin Pacholik, The Leader-Post - Leaderpost Newspaper
Discography
Best Times, Dagan Harding, 2015
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Bio
Based out of Regina Saskatchewan, Montreal Que and Vancouver B.C., Dagan Harding has written, performed and recorded music in various groups and collaborations since 2000, namely Regina's band Despistado (Jade Tree), and now under his own name with his first solo release. Best Times hosts collaborations with various members of the Canadian Indie rock community including Michael Thieven (Library Voices) Jeff Romanyk (Rah Rah), Leif Thorseth (Rah Rah, Despistado), Enver Hampton (Volcanoeless in Canada, Factor Chandelier), Andrea Hedlund (Regina Symphony Orchestra), Travis Packer, Gage McGuire (Surf Dad's) and Loel Campbell (Wintersleep).
Best Times:
Lyrics, Vocals, Guitar, Bass Synth, Keyboards, Percussion, Songs / Dagan Harding
Drums / Michael Thieven
Bass / Travis Packer
Violin / Andrea Hedlund
Production / Dagan Harding, Orion Paradis
Live Lineup:
Vocals, Guitar / Dagan Harding
Drums / Michael Thieven, Gage Mcquire, Jeffrey Romanyk, Chris Dimas
Bass / Travis Packer, Enver Hampton, Joel Passmore, John Wolfond
Violin, Synth, Vocals / Andrea Hedlund
Photos: Chris Graham Photography
Production of Best Times was made possible with support from Creative Saskatchewan's Sound recording Grant Program
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