Daniel Announces New Album "Following My Pain," Coming 2027
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Indie-folk singer-songwriter Daniel today announced his next studio album, Following My Pain, set for release in 2027. The announcement follows the release of Louder, his most recent full-length, and marks the next chapter in a catalog that has grown to include four albums since his 2018 debut, Half Way There.
Details on the release date, tracklist, and where to stream the album will be shared as the record comes together. Fans can sign up on Daniel's official announcement page to be notified the moment more information is available.
Daniel Selected for Tel Aviv Municipality's "Spotlight on Young Creation"
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Indie-folk singer-songwriter Daniel has been selected by the Tel Aviv Municipality Culture Department for its "Spotlight on Young Creation" project, a program supporting emerging local artists. As part of the selection, Daniel performed at the Enav Cultural Center in Tel Aviv.
The recognition follows a string of milestones for the artist, including national radio airplay for his debut single "Caroline," which was named Kan-88FM's song of the week, with its accompanying music video airing on MTV Israel.
A recording of the performance will be shared as it becomes available — check back or subscribe to the newsletter below for updates.
See the announcement on the Enav Cultural Center's Facebook page
Daniel Returns to the Stage at Beit HaYotzer
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Indie-folk singer-songwriter Daniel reunited with a new six-piece band for a live show at Beit HaYotzer, marking his return to the stage after an extended hiatus. The evening blended the narrative-driven acoustic folk of his catalog with sweeping electric rock, with influences ranging from Bruce Springsteen and Simon & Garfunkel to the sound and visual aesthetic of Pink Floyd and Dire Straits.
The lineup for the evening included bass, keyboards, drums, acoustic guitar, and additional vocals alongside Daniel.
See the event listing on Bama (ACUM) (Hebrew)
Daniel Featured on "On the Record with Noam Nishul" Podcast
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Indie-folk singer-songwriter Daniel sat down with host Noam Nishul for Episode 115 of the Hebrew-language podcast On the Record with Noam Nishul (“און דה רקורד עם נעם ניישול”), a long-form interview series featuring Israeli musicians. The conversation looks back at Daniel's debut album, Half Way There, several years on from its release.
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Frogi.co.il Features Daniel: "Wants to Break Beyond Israel's Borders"
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Israeli entertainment outlet Frogi included Daniel in its weekly "Getting to Know" artist series, profiling him ahead of his debut album. In the interview, Daniel traced his start in music to age seventeen, when he got his first guitar after watching a friend play, and spoke about carefully gathering years of songwriting into his then-upcoming debut single, "Caroline."
Asked about performing in Hebrew, Daniel said he felt more at home writing in English for its universal reach, while leaving the door open for Hebrew material down the road. He also discussed performing in Liverpool — home turf of The Beatles — and named London's Royal Albert Hall as a dream stage, describing his sound as indie folk at its core with touches of electronic and pop-rock. Asked who he'd most want to duet with, he named Israeli artist Amir Dadon and childhood hero Bruce Springsteen.
Moadon Tarbut's "Inspector's Report" Praises Daniel's Debut Single "Caroline"
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Israeli music blog Moadon Tarbut ("Culture Club") included Daniel's debut single "Caroline" in the 16th installment of its "Inspector's Report" column, a recurring roundup of new Israeli singles. The reviewer singled the track out from the pack, calling it hard not to fall for from the very first listen.
The piece described "Caroline" as simple, unpretentious, and beautifully produced, with a quality that "quietly works its way into your ear." It also touched on Daniel's background — born in Haifa to Uruguayan immigrant parents and fluent in Hebrew, English, and Spanish — and praised the single's music video for its production values, closing with anticipation for his then-upcoming debut album, Half Way There.
Read the full post on Moadon Tarbut (Hebrew)
Maariv's "New Singles" Column Reviews Daniel's "Caroline"
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Israeli daily newspaper Maariv included Daniel's debut single "Caroline" in music critic Doron Orsiano-Vitner's "New Singles" column, part of the paper's Friday culture section.
The review called "Caroline" a delicate, refined piece of music with soft arrangement and a touching singing voice, adding that the critic couldn't wait for Daniel's album. It also touched on the song's origins, its two accompanying music videos, and the emotional distance the track explores between people and their dreams.
Maariv, January 19, 2018, p. 18 (print edition — not available online)
Yuval Erel's Blog Premieres the Music Video for "Caroline"
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Israeli music blog Yuval Erel premiered the debut music video for “Caroline,” the opening track from Daniel's then-upcoming debut album, Half Way There. Directed by Michael Dal, the video accompanies a folk song delivered in English about people chasing distant dreams.
Read the post on Yuval Erel's blog (Hebrew)
Ynet Includes Daniel in New Music Roundup
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Israeli news outlet Ynet featured Daniel among eight emerging artists in a roundup of new Israeli music. The piece introduced the Haifa-born, self-taught guitarist and his upcoming debut album, Half Way There, alongside his then-new single and music video, "Caroline."
The article quoted Daniel describing his journey in music as feeling "almost like our life — always halfway there, almost getting there, one more small step and everything will be perfect," a pattern he said keeps repeating throughout life. It also pointed readers to an upcoming live performance of the song on January 10 at Teatron Tamonaa in Tel Aviv, and described his sound as stripped-down acoustic guitar work paired with emotionally compelling vocals.
Read the full roundup on Ynet (Hebrew)