Listening Room: Dan Mangan

Dan Mangan is a two-time JUNO Award-winning and Polaris Music Prize-nominated musician from Vancouver, Canada. Known for his powerful voice and evocative songwriting, Mangan has carved a distinct place in the indie rock and folk scenes. His critically acclaimed albums, including Nice, Nice, Very Nice and Oh Fortune, have earned him a loyal global fanbase, with multiple tracks amassing millions of streams across platforms.

Mangan has performed on renowned stages worldwide, including Glastonbury, Jimmy Kimmel and at Bonnaroo, while sharing the stage with celebrated artists such as City and Colour, The Decemberists, and Sharon Van Etten. His latest album, Being Somewhere, continues his evolution as an artist, blending introspective lyrics with expansive soundscapes.
Beyond music, Mangan has ventured into film scoring, with notable credits in TV and film soundtracks, and has collaborated with directors like Denis Villeneuve. A champion of the indie music scene, Mangan co-founded Side Door, a platform connecting artists with unconventional performance spaces, enabling over 1,500 shows globally.

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