Slimdan, aka Dan Silberstein, has developed a reputation among the underground indie scene for sweeping listeners into his world of velvety vocals, easy-listening melodies, and introspective songwriting.
On his latest album, Second Dinner, slimdan showcases his moving yet comedic and playful approach. He displays a knack for not hiding the meanings of his songs with complex metaphors, as he lightheartedly cuts to the chase with genuine lyrics.
Slimdan was struck by the writing bug at fifteen, and dedicated much time to shaping his words intro songs as he came of age. Aside from his own songwriting, he's also produced for many other artists before landing a deal with Communication Records. He released his debut single, "MVP," in 2021.
Only three months into the year, he's already hit the ground running. He just finished his latest tour, and released two song collaborations, "Undercover Cops" featuring Lennon Stella and "Nosebleeds" featuring Devon Again. With the robust start, 2025 looks promising for slimdan.
We asked him a few questions about his musical journey, inspirations, upcoming release plans, and much more.
If you had to describe your music to someone who'd never listened to it before, what would you tell them?
It's like a white guy playing acoustic guitar.
Who are some of your biggest musical influences, and how have they helped shape your sound today?
I would say my musical inspirations start with Paul Simon, The Beatles and Crosby Stills Nash and Young. That's sort of what my mom raised me on, but it's also equal parts Black Eyed Peas, Flo Rida, Bon Iver and other stuff like that. I feel like I just fuck with stuff that is good. They all inspire me a lot, and I try to not let them inspire me sonically, but more so inspire me with how they make me feel.
What inspired you to write and record your album Second Dinner? Is there a song on the album that stands out to you for any reason?
I would say it was less of an inspiration to make an album and more so bullying done by my friends to make me put out an album. The notion of putting out an album was way too scary to me, but I'm really proud that I did it. It's hard to advocate for yourself and be like, "you, pay attention to me," but like also "pay attention to me please." They all stand out because I put them out and that's crazy.
What messages do you try to convey in your songs? Are there any particular songs that have deeper meaning than others?
I try to convey honesty and authenticity in my songs. I find that songs that are based on true stories usually connect more, so I'd say maybe the song "Wienerschnitzel" stands out because it's literally what happened to me.
I see you're just getting off your latest tour. Any particularly memorable moments?
My most memorable moment is losing my voice halfway through a show in San Francisco, and watching the look on my manager's face in the crowd as he realized. Sheer panic in his face.
If you could write and record with any artist today, who would it be and why?
I'd probably record a song with Jake Minch because he's awesome.
Do you have any upcoming release plans?
I'm putting out my deluxe album in May.
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