Danno Simpson had no problem searching his heart and soul in crafting his debut record The Kill Joy. In an era of viral hits and quick rises to fame, Simpson decided from the outset to show the world who he is. “This is the most authentic version of myself,” he says of the ten tracks on the album, which drops July 11th.
The resident of Denver, Colorado, has roots in Texas and Georgia, and his musical influences lie at the crossroads of country and punk. He says succinctly, “Once I hear music, if I listen to it and feel inspired, I really want to make it, regardless of its genre.” Disillusioned with marketers seeking to typecast him, Simpson instead wrote and recorded The Kill Joy, a journey through his life that is both high energy and laced with emotion.
Simpson has already shared the stage with the likes of Red Clay Strays, 49 Winchester, The Steelwoods, Dylan Gossett, Randy Rogers, and countless other national acts. Still to come in 2025 are stops on the Post Malone Traveling Tailgate, a run opening up for Charles Wesley Godwin, and his own headline shows across the country. Along the way, he’s just hoping his art resonates on a relatable, person-to-person level with his fast-growing fanbase.
“I have lofty goals, just like the next working songwriter,” Simpson deadpans. “But really it’s just about putting my authentic self forward, and hopefully people will want another record after this. At the end of the day, that’s really all that I can ask for.”