Everybody Wants to Be the Star with Dani Hagan

Experience Curve with Joe Steele

“I’m constantly progressing, but the thread of consistency is ME!”

In this episode, Joe Steele is joined by Dani Hagan, singer/songrwriter, performer, painter and Pilates Instructor. Dani & Joe discuss her musical influences, performing live in iconic venues and the changes she’s seen in the music industry.

Born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota and now based in Los Angeles, Dani has been developing her own brand of soulful rock while selling out some of LA’s most iconic venues, including The Viper Room, Molly Malone’s and The Mint.
2021 was her breakthrough year, releasing a three-track live EP ‘Jam In the Van.’ This year she teamed up with famed producer, Mikal Blue (OneRepublic, Jason Mraz), and is gearing up to drop a series of singles and a new album later this year.
Dani Hagan is just getting started. Her versatility as an artist is never predictable and always intriguing. She has a long career ahead and is paving her own unique path, transcending genres and always delivering with complete authenticity.

Website: www.danihagan.com/
IG: www.instagram.com/dani.hagan/
YT: www.youtube.com/user/danihaganmusic/featured
FB: www.facebook.com/danihaganmusic
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/18kN7Uls8YMuPipg8IN29O?si=QT-yIN5vRf6msYFl712MKQ
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@danihaganmusic

00:50 - Dani’s challenges transitioning to the big city

02:00 - How Dani arrived at her sound?

04:50 - Iconic Venues

07:45 - The energy of “live”

10:20 - How does Dani balance her different genre influences?

12:00 - Working with Mikal Blue

13:25 - “Dani Chords”

14:30 - Finding New Playgrounds

16:00 - How do you stay grounded?

18:50 - Memorable live performances

20:50 - How do you stand out?

23:50 - Dani’s creative process

28:20 - How Digital Streaming & Social Media have affected the music industry

32:45 - How to find YOUR voice

37:20 - Dani’s Goals as a performer

39:00 - Dani’s other passions

40:35 - DaniHagan.com

41:10 - Dani’s next album