Dan Wilson (Semisonic) Releases New Song UNCANNY VALLEY, Touring This Fall
By: Tori Hartshorn Nov. 09, 2018
Today, Dan Wilson released a new song "Uncanny Valley" following his announcement last month that he will begin releasing a new song each month in lieu of full length album this year. These songs follow the release of his critically-acclaimed 2017 solo album Re-Covered where he revisited songs he wrote for and with other artists like Adele, The Dixie Chicks and more.
Stream "Uncanny Valley" via YouTube:
Dan Wilson spoke with Billboard about the new song, the 20th anniversary reissue of Feeling Strangely Fine (Released November 2), and his recent songwriting work.
"I moved with my family to the San Fernando Valley in LA in 2011, and I'm still getting used to it," explains Wilson. "I find LA to be warm, welcoming, impersonal, weird, and scary at the same time. 'Uncanny Valley' is about what it's like for me to be a songwriter living in the Valley in 2018."
As one of the most in-demand songwriters working today, Wilson has recently collaborated with Mike Posner (co-wrote new single "Song About You"), Brett Dennen, Leon Bridges, Halsey (co-wrote single "Alone"), Journey's Steve Perry (co-wrote "No More Cryin" from Traces) and many more.
Last year, Wilson released Re-Covered, a unique album that finds the Grammy-winning songwriter reinterpreting songs from his storied career that he wrote for and with other artists. Rolling Stone said, "On this object lesson in the malleability of a well-built pop song, A-list writer Dan Wilson covers 13 songs he had a hand in, with some new takes rivaling the signature versions," while The Associated Press said "Wilson proves his empathy, especially on 'Someone Like You' with backing from the Kronos Quartet, his versions conserve the originals' intimacy with time healing some of the wounds."
Dan Wilson will wrap up his fall tour with two upcoming dates in Chicago, IL and Stoughton, WI. Find a full list of tour dates on his website.
Tour Dates:
11/16: Chicago, IL - Schubas
11/17: Stoughton, WI - Stoughton Opera House
Photo Credit: Devin Pedde
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