ABOUT
“At the juncture of electro-pop, indie-rock, and pure funkiness, the group creates music with swagger, mindfulness, and an irrefutable spark that can set any night on fire.”
Strange days have found us. For indie rock trio, Daniel Ellsworth + The Great Lakes, they know that all too well. Formed in Nashville but now peppered across the country (Los Angeles and Ohio), connected by satellite, fibers, and vibes, the band is known for their high-energy live performances, introspective lyrics, and a touch of something familiar that you can’t quite pin down every time you hear it. If they’re not riding in a silver Ford Econoline, headed to other cities and other Chicagos, you’ll find them holed up, writing songs, and on-edge – looking to create the next thing, bearing honest witness to all things human, or flipping a record over. Wise Lost Boys with a conscience, but still a thirsty, boyish spark. That is Daniel Ellsworth (lead vox, keys), Timon Lance (guitar), and Marshall Skinner (bass). A silky, organic monster made from the remnants of pop swagger, sunglasses, self-aware grown-up realism, road trips, anxiety, and just plain, pounding fun.
It began in 2011 with their debut album, Civilized Man, recorded and co-produced with the talented Mark Nevers (Andrew Bird, Yo La Tengo, Lambchop), marking their initiation into captivating rhythms and sophisticated melodies, yet retaining a pop charm. This album secured a place in Amazon's top 100 albums of 2011, with its single "Shoe Fits" launching at number seven on Amazon’s top 100 songs the same year. DE+TGL’s follow-up album, Kid Tiger, recorded at Sputnik Sound in Nashville by the iconic Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, The Raconteurs), was released in 2014. Their potential was recognized when Esquire Magazine named DE+TGL among the 15 Bands to Watch that same year. Kid Tiger was followed by the Bemidji EP in 2016, also recorded with Powell.
Two years later, a period of transformation saw the birth of their acclaimed Fashion album in 2018. The direct and punchy record evolved throughout the writing process and was crafted at Nashville's Elephant Lady Studios with the help of indie-pop connoisseur, Kyle Andrews. DE+TGL was already no stranger to building big sounds, but this album took that tendency even further. The scope, the sweep, and the height of the sonic space they could reach being stretched more and more – as if it were a scientific experiment in how captivating, euphoric, and pounding pop can be.
2019 ushered in a fresh era as the band released a burst of heavy self-produced singles, including the pulsating “Way You Are (ft. Ruby Amanfu).” This was followed by the 2023/2024 release of HIGH LIFE (Curation Records) – a record written throughout 2019-2022 and recorded in Los Angeles, CA, engineered, co-produced, and mixed by Justin Glasco (known for work with Paris Paloma, Brett Dennen, The Lone Bellow). It’s an existential 7 song journey about change, resistance, love, regret, and recognition of our shared humanity.
Now the band is back with HIGH(er) LIFE (out June 27th), the deluxe version of their 2024 album HIGH LIFE, featuring the unreleased track “Keep It Cool”, a reimagined piano and strings version of “After All,” and a remix of “High Life” by artist/producer Kyle Andrews. This expanded release offers a fresh perspective on the album’s bold, hook-filled spirit.
Of the release, Daniel says: “With HIGH(er) LIFE, we wanted to breathe new life into the world of HIGH LIFE while we gear up to head back into the studio. This deluxe version gave us the chance to revisit the songs from a new perspective—from the intimacy of the piano and strings on ‘After All’ to the energy of Kyle Andrews’ remix of ‘High Life’ and the brand new track ‘Keep It Cool.’ It’s a celebration of where the album has taken us and a bridge to where we’re headed next.”
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SHOT + DIRECTED BY DANIEL ELLSWORTH + THE GREAT LAKES EDITED BY MARSHALL SKINNER www.DEandTGL.com www.instagram.com/deandthegreatlakes www.twitter.com/DEandTGL
Official music video for "Step Away" by Daniel Ellsworth + The Great Lakes http://www.DEandTGL.com http://www.twitter.com/DEandTGL http://www.instagram.com/deandthegreatlakes Shot on iPhone 8 Plus by Daniel Ellsworth + Beth Mathews at Point Dume State Beach in California
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DE+TGL SHOP: http://www.DEandTGL.com/shop Listen on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2ycCK8l Listen on Apple Music: http://apple.co/2x8iqq8 Listen on Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2h6zcjR Listen on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2fbx2Pr http://www.DEandTGL.com http://www.facebook.com/danielellsworthandthegreatlakes http://www.twitter.com/DEandTGL http://www.instagram.com/DEandTheGreatLakes MUSIC VIDEO BY TOURNAMENT (http://www.bytournament.com) FILMED + DIRECTED BY CASEY PIERCE Produced by Kyle Andrews and DE+TGL Engineered and Mixed by Kyle Andrews at Elephant Lady Studios [ http://www.kyleandrews.com ] Mastered by Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound, New York
Official music video for "Modern Lover" by Daniel Ellsworth + The Great Lakes http://www.DEandTGL.com http://www.twitter.com/DEandTGL http://www.instagram.com/deandthegrea... http://www.facebook.com/danielellswor... Video created + edited using stock footage by Taras Merenkov
http://www.DEandTGL.com http://www.twitter.com/DEandTGL http://www.instagram.com/deandthegreatlakes http://www.facebook.com/danielellsworthandthegreatlakes Music video shot and directed by Joe Gomez (http://www.joegomez.net) Featuring Danielle Maltby & Doy Gardner Special thanks to Beau Burgess, Beyond Content, The Fairlane Hotel, and Fort Houston for the beautiful shooting locations.
http://www.DEandTGL.com http://www.twitter.com/DEandTGL http://www.instagram.com/deandthegreatlakes http://www.facebook.com/danielellsworthandthegreatlakes Directed by: Joe Gomez (http://www.joegomez.net) Produced + Art Direction by: Beth Mathews (http://www.bethmathews.com) Dancers: Elisha Curb and Georgia Marcengill
http://www.DEandTGL.com http://www.twitter.com/DEandTGL http://www.instagram.com/deandthegreatlakes http://www.facebook.com/danielellsworthandthegreatlakes Shot by us Edited by Daniel Ellsworth
http://www.DEandTGL.com "Headfirst (It's All Happening)" is from the new album "Fashion." Filmed + Directed by: Marshall Skinner Edited by: Taras Merenkov
DE+TGL SHOP: http://www.DEandTGL.com/shop http://www.DEandTGL.com http://www.facebook.com/danielellsworthandthegreatlakes http://www.twitter.com/DEandTGL http://www.instagram.com/DEandTheGreatLakes MUSIC VIDEO BY KYLE ANDREWS Produced by Kyle Andrews and DE+TGL Engineered and Mixed by Kyle Andrews at Elephant Lady Studios [ http://www.kyleandrews.com ] Mastered by Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound, New York
DE+TGL Shop: http://www.DEandTGL.com/shop Listen on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1lmZR8J Like us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1aZDudK Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/L0j6Cm Website: http://bit.ly/Lcmivr Official music video for "Always/Never" by Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes. Shot and edited by Beth Mathews and the iPhone 6
Around The World in 80 Music Videos #58 Project by coupleofthings.com.br ® Location: Nashville, USA http://danielellsworthandthegreatlakes.com/ Starring: Dan Burns Robyn Conrad Burns Special thanks: Adam Roberts Beth Mathews Luciano Godoi Mindy Watts
DE+TGL Shop: http://www.DEandTGL.com/shop Like us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1aZDudK Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/L0j6Cm Website: http://bit.ly/Lcmivr Official music video for "Get Mine" by Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes. Directed + Edited by Jesse Carr
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DE+TGL Shop: http://www.DEandTGL.com/shop LISTEN TO KID TIGER: Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1kGJIKI Amazon: http://amzn.to/1m2pJ4W iTunes: http://bit.ly/1gOuL38 Like us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1aZDudK Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/L0j6Cm Website: http://bit.ly/Lcmivr Official music video for "Phantoms" by Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes. "Phantoms" is from the album, Kid Tiger. Shot and edited by Tim Duggan
DE+TGL Shop: http://www.DEandTGL.com/shop PURCHASE SUN GOES OUT: Amazon: http://amzn.to/1dMe4Gm iTunes: http://bit.ly/1bOOKO3 Like us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1aZDudK Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/L0j6Cm Website: http://bit.ly/Lcmivr Official lyric video for "Sun Goes Out" by Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes. "Sun Goes Out" is from their sophomore album, Kid Tiger.
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